Volvo won't crank, won't start with jump, '89 240

Deeseven · Post by **Deeseven** » 08 Mar 2012, 18:13

I have a 89 240 dl station wagon, thing ran great until last night. It won't crank, won't start with a jump. I have tried starting it in park, neutral. Is it possible the ignition is stuck? What else should I check before getting it towed? Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Post by **regent** » 08 Mar 2012, 19:05

When you jump it, does it turn over? If it does, check for spark and fuel

Deeseven · Post by **Deeseven** » 14 Mar 2012, 03:05

I thought I had this fixed, after I replaced the fuse, but now the problem returns. It won't turnover even with a jump what else could this be?

Post by **regent** » 14 Mar 2012, 08:30

Does the same fuse keep burning out; con you ID which fuse?
If it is not the fuse, can you verify that your starter solenoid is getting power?

Deeseven · Post by **Deeseven** » 15 Mar 2012, 12:49

Thanks for responding Regent. The fuse does hasn't burnt out yet the first time I changed it but that was because it had some signs of corrosion, not because it was blown. I am new to being my own mechanic other than routine maintenance. Could I ask how I would verify that the starter solenoid is getting power please?

Post by **billofdurham** » 15 Mar 2012, 13:18

The attached should help:

240 starter does not crank engine.pdf: (178.82 KiB) Downloaded 474 times

Bill.