Hi all, I think I might have made a boo-boo with my 88 Volvo. After the radiator burst last week and put in a replacement, I went to Harbor Freight and bought a compression tester. I performed the test cold (I should've done it hot--idiot move, I know.) But anyway,the results were 90, 85, 90, 125 psi. Now the car won't start. The directions were very vague, and one thing that I think I should've done was take out the fuel pump fuses. Instead of this, I disconnected all of the fuel injectors. (Dummy move, I know)and I took out one spark plug at a time and attached the gauge in its place.

It did start once for about 5 minutes, then it conked out. When I tried to start it again, the needle on the speedometer jumped up to 30, then to 60 mph, as I never noticed that before. My 90 did that and I replaced the rpm sensor, but I'm not sure if that would cause it not to start or not.

I've read that I might have burnt out a coil from an Acura forum, but I'm not sure.


My question is, based on my ignorance: Does anyone know why it won't start?

And on top of that, my neighbor in my apartment complex likes to have cars towed that won't move for a few days!

Help Please!

Andy