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by eek
31 Mar 2012, 04:41
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 740GL Unable to Start
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Re: 740GL Unable to Start

Ok guys figured it out. Crank postion sensor/rpm/engine speed sensor caused the car from not starting. Then i traced the wires to the injector relay plug and noticed that the wires were poppping out of the plug. Fixed that and now the car starts and runs like a champ. Changed the oil and drove it al...
by eek
27 Mar 2012, 22:15
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 740GL Unable to Start
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Re: 740GL Unable to Start

Well its raining over here in Sunny California. LOL Anyhow, I went ahead and ordered a Crank Position Sensor aka engine speed sensor aka rpm sensor. So as soon as the weather permits, I will swap it out and check to see if that solves the problem. As for the timing belt I think it was changed out at...
by eek
27 Mar 2012, 16:47
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 740GL Unable to Start
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Re: 740GL Unable to Start

Also just checked the cam shaft and it turns when the engine is being cranked. So I know the timing belt is not broken. I've been doing more research and other people have posted it could be one of these things. -Bad MAF -Bad crank position sensor/engine speed sensor -Bad IACV Now from what I read b...
by eek
26 Mar 2012, 20:57
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 740GL Unable to Start
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

740GL Unable to Start

Hey guys, new to the forums. I'm currently working on my mom's 1990 Volvo 740 GL. Car has about 158,xxx miles and is a California car. Car sat for about 6 months prior to me working on it. Car died while she was driving it and was towed to my house and has been sitting on the driveway since. I've se...