Volvo 240 GTL estate 1987/8
 

2-3 injection, when I try to start my car its go,s strait to high rev,s and stops. I can hold it at 1000 rev,s but it misfires and banks. I was wandering if any volvo person out there has any idea what would be the cause of this and how to repair it. I can't afford to go to a garage as I am a low wage earner and I would hate to part with my volvo if its a minor fault.
Thanks and happy motoring

RE: Volvo 240 GTL estate 1987/8
 

I have a 262 which also has the fuel injection system.

First, check that the fuel pump fuse(s) fit tightly in their holders. Silly I know, but all sorts of nonsense can be caused by 'wobbly' fuses. After that, my next thought would be the fuel pump relay as if this is faulty, it causes pops and bangs and weird things like you describe; followed by the auxilliary air valve that might be sticky?

Unless of course it's something else. But none of the above are difficult to look at. If you need a source for low cost bits; a scrapyard where you take them off yourself or, especially for a new fuel pump relay, try the lot on the link below: they have them for about £10 whereas Volvo want about £40!

http://www.volvoparts-uk.co.uk/contact.htm

They are:-

North West Motor Trading (Tel: 01942 887800 )
Riverside Mews
North Road
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0RF
Just 5 minutes from junction 5 off the M61

Regards
Andy

RE: Volvo 240 GTL estate 1987/8
 

Andy,
Thank you kind sir for all your suggestions, cleaning the air aux. valve finally did the trick and the car is going well.
Thanks again
Regards
Tom (highlander)