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Car still not running, update. 200 1988

posted by  cbremski on  Mon Apr 7 04:00 CST 2003
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Situation: Changed oil and valve cover gasket, now no start!
http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=614097

Ok so here is an update on my predicament.

I changed the cap and rotor because they were nearly shot, still same problem. I will try unpluging the AMM to see if it starts. I am getting spark and fuel as I can see and smell both of them with the plug out and cranking. The cam seems to be turning because the timing belt moves. Everything I removed or moved during my maintenence was replaced in the correct order as well.

Besides the AMM, I cannot think of anything else to try. I read something about the ignition suppression relay, could this have an effect and where is it located? A sudden No-Start is quite confusing. Bentley doesn't cover too much on this type of situation (at least I haven't found it)and my Volvo Green manuals are limited to just fuel and engine work.

Any more advice is appreciated!
Thanks everyone.
Chuck
'88 244 159K







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    Car still not running, update. 200 1988

    posted by  Dee Jay on  Mon Apr 7 08:27 CST 2003
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    Perhaps redundant, but have you checked the 25 amp fuse and fuse holder which is on the inner fender behind the battery (left side)? I had similar symptoms on my '89 ..and a new fuse and holder did the trick....which I understand is pretty common (but then you wouldn't have spark.so not sure)..good luck







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