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posted by bmwjohn on Tue Sep 23 12:56 CST 2014
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Hi:
Talked to a guy on CL in Fortville - Indy. 1992 244 5 speed, $1500, 117k. Sitting for 3 years. Was an intermittent start. He replaced plugs, wires, coil, crank sensor, computer?, MAF sensor. As of 3 years ago, daughter would start, drive to work, maybe would start to go home, or not, then start 30" later when dad got there. Never found problem, had fuel and cranked, but intermittent start. He says no spark. Gave up on it but sounds like a fair amount of money/time spent. Don't know if I want to try, assume brakes and clutch may be stuck. Thoughts as to cause?? Do 92;s have the in line 25 amp fuse? Could that be an intermittent corrosion problem? Thanks!

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posted by RicoS on Wed Oct 8 15:12 CST 2014
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John,

This might help:

https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1501458/220/240/260/280/heads_elusive_fi_fault.html

Rich (Near Pittsburgh)

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posted by Art Benstein on Wed Oct 8 16:01 CST 2014
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Yep, that's exactly the philosophy of the fix that 92 needs. Just don't stop looking for it where Rich found it on his 93. Most likely on the 92 it will be at either end of fuse 6 or possibly at the 12-pin connector between cabin and engine harnesses over by the fuel relay. Lousy connection. 15-cent part put on with a $150 crimper. The wire to fuse 6 goes directly from that little black junction box on the fender wall. Peculiar to 91-93 early prod.
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posted by HillBilly on Mon Oct 6 09:39 CST 2014
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Man...I'd love to have that car for that price....if it didn't have any (or minimal) rust and the body was in good shape.

That's a long way from North Georgia though although I did ride a Greyhound to Tampa Florida once to pick up a 94 Model 940 that I bought on E-bay.

Best buy that I ever got..Beautiful car with 89K miles...dealer serviced.
$2100.

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posted by pageda on Tue Sep 23 13:07 CST 2014
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It might be as simple as a fuel system relay, Crank sensor, or corroded fuses 4 and 6. There is no 25 amp fuse in a 92.

Good year and stick shift to boot!

Dan

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posted by bmwjohn on Sun Oct 5 22:55 CST 2014
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He says intermittent no spark. Crank sensor has been replaced. Apparently no problem with fuel delivery, or so he thinks. Just no spark. And, what replaced the 25 amp in line fuse? That would be a place with crank and no spark, right?

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posted by pageda on Mon Oct 6 05:39 CST 2014
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Fuel relay has 2 relays in the box, both need to pull in for the engine to start. Common intermittent no start. Replace relay or re-solder circuit board.

If plugs are wet with gas and no spark could be the Ignition amplifier / power stage.

Fuse #6 replaced the 25 amp fuse. Clean, tighten fuse holders, and replace 4 and 6.

Dan

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posted by bmwjohn on Mon Oct 6 18:52 CST 2014
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OK, I am familiar with the fuel pump relay under glove box. I assumed it only activated the fuel pump. What does the other relay do? (it seems like a small box for 2 relays, esp. since I have used twin relays on German cars and the box is substantially bigger.).Again, the car has intermittent start, sometimes good to go.If I could be sure it would easily cure, I absolutely would buy it. As now, I am talking to the old farmer to get it running if possible, even if someone else gets it. He says NO spark when starting as no spark. Thanks!

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posted by pageda on Tue Oct 7 04:54 CST 2014
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The relay activates the ECU and eventually the ICU as well as several engine sensors that are needed to run.

You should feel or hear both relays click separately as you turn the ignition key to start the engine.

Cracks develop at the solder joints between the circuit board and the frame of the relay causing no starts or stalling once the engine is running.

Dan

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