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940 Engine Dies Sometimes When Trying to Start

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sabrina
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Joined: 17 September 2012
Year and Model: 940 GL, 1992
Location: Dunedin, FL

940 Engine Dies Sometimes When Trying to Start

Post by sabrina »

My 1992 940 GL starts just fine most of the time. However, when the engine is hot (like while running errands) it sometimes tries to start and fails. It sounds like it has started and then immediately dies. When I rev the accelerator sufficiently while turning the ignition, it goes ahead and starts. The problem never happens when the engine is cold. First thing in the morning, it starts just fine. And it never quits once it's going.

Here is what I have done so far:

-changed the fuel pump relay
-changed the air mass meter
-changed the fuel filter

What should I do next? Thank you in advance for your help.

lummert
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Year and Model: 760 1988
Location: Portland Indiana, USA
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Post by lummert »

Make certain that the fuel pumps are working.
1988 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagon

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