1985 240 wagon won't start

darksidejohnny · Post by **darksidejohnny** » 01 Apr 2007, 14:40

i was driving with no problem and the car stalled out and would not strart again. i have since put in a new battery, altanator, spark plugs,ignition coil and plug wires. when i try to start the engine turns over but dose not catch. all the lights come on and it sounds ok. if i jump it it will start, but will stall out when i take the jumper cables off and won't start again. the battery contines to have 12 volts and there is plenty of spark to the plugs. all i can think of is a short, but i can't find one. anyone have any ideas?
john

CarVolvo · Post by **CarVolvo** » 01 Apr 2007, 18:23

unplug your maf sensor and spray a bit of ether into the throttle. Is it eager to start then?

If yes..then you have an electrical problem.

Have you checked your fuel pump relay? or the little fuse for the relay on the drivers side or replaced your fuel filter?

Report back and maybe we all can zero in on the issue.

wojeepster · Post by **wojeepster** » 05 Apr 2007, 20:28

i vote for fuel pump relay