I've read through the FAQ and lots of searches but can't find what I need. I'm having some issues with my 1993 240.
Thanks to info and input from this forum I was recently able to install a new head gasket, had the head machined, new timing belt, water pump, drive belts, new air box and filter, new coolant hoses, etc.
Now on to my current issues.....
I've had connection issues with the number 6 fuse (main fuel pump). I have to twist it frequently to get the turn signals to work and replace the fuse every couple of weeks or the car won't start sometimes. It died going down the road one other time a few months ago and I solved that issue with a new 16A fuse in #6.
Last week, my wife stopped to get gas, filled the tank at our normal station and after filling the tank the car would crank and crank but no start. After leaving work to pick up her and kid I did the normal checks but couldn't find anything and towed it home with a strap - very close to home so short tow.
I checked spark on all four plugs and there is a strong spark. The main fuel pump turns on with the key. After a lot of cranking with no luck I jumpered the #4 fuse to #6 which turns on the main pump. The car started ran for 90 seconds and then dies. This I thought was the fuel pump relay. Got a new relay at a local shop, no time to order an OEM, and it started up and idled for about 5 minutes, then died. I was stumped.
The next day I cleaned the connections on #6 fuse very well, popped in a new fuse. I checked over the engine compartment thoroughly looking for a wire or vacuum hose that may have become disconnected. Especially since I did the head gasket about 2 months ago. - no luck.
I re-installed the old fuel pump relay and tried to start. It ran for about 2 minutes, then died. I re-installed the new relay and it started up fine. After idling for about 5 minutes and moving up and down the driveway I drove it around the hood. All seemed well, back to normal. So I thought.
Drove to work this morning, about 6 miles away. It started and ran like normal until I got about 100 yards from work and it died going down the road. I coasted into work so I wasn't stranded. After work my wife met me there with our other car to pick me up. I tried to start it and it started right up. We decided to try and drive home, she followed me in case it died. Well, it died after about 1 mile. We used a tow strap and towed it back to my office where it sits now.
I have not changed the fuel filter since I've had the car, I know, probably should have already. I've had the car for about 9 months. The odometer is broken but I think it has about 200k based on the maintenance records and talking with my local volvo shop.
Could this be a fuel pressure issue? One of the pumps or the regulator?
It seems odd to me that it all started when I filled the tank up with gas from less than a 1/8th of a tank.
Anyone with input would be greatly appreciated.
Justin
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