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85' 244 auto, won't start > > > > 200 1985

I posted earlier about this and have had some results, I replaced the 25a fuse behind the battery and the fuel ones inside the drivers side kick box 8a+16a. After i changed these the car started and i had the pedal to the floor until the engine cuaght up, then pumped it a little and it died and won't start again. Also something strange but maybe nothing, earlier when the car turned over and started it could be done in either neutral or P. but now it will only turn over in P it won't make a noise in N. Just tried it again after adding more gas and line antifreeze but it won't catch> > >Anyone know something that's been over looked> > >please help> > >








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85' 244 auto, won't start > > > > 200 1985

Scott,
It is similar to my problem with my '88. I replaced and cleaned the 25 amp fuse location, new plug wires and checked the grounds, but i wasn't able to get it. the fuel pump relay was not the probelem for me, because it wouldn't even start. right now it is at my indy Volvo mechanic. I should know later today what the problem is. but here are some ideas

*Check the start bolts, the ones that hold the wires on.

*Check the following grounds for flaw's,
-blue battery one
-engine block
-any ground associated with the starter

Your case may be the fuel pump relay, check to see if it clicks when you turn the key, if it does, then it is ok and that is not your problem.
Also, how old is your battery?

Just some thoughts, i will post when i find out what my problem is,
Chuck








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85' 244 auto, won't start > > > > 200 1985

thanks, i've replaced the 25a, and i will check the grounds, there's beeen a break in the cold weather here and barrage of snow, but now its raining, but at least my cars not getting buried> > > pretty sure the relay works beacuse there is fuel when i pull the plugs out and the plugs and wires are only a year old and not a lot of driving on them> > >








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85' 244 auto, won't start > > > > 200 1985

Sounds similar to the prob that cbremski is having further down. It sounds like the switch the prevents your car from starting in gear, is not engaging when in P or N. Suggest you wiggle gear lever to ensure proper seating in P or N. I don't have an automatic so don't know where or how to access/bypass switch for further testing.







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