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1988 Volvo 740 GLE dying while driving and not starting

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Crash2012
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Year and Model: 1988 740 GLE
Location: Ault, CO.80610

1988 Volvo 740 GLE dying while driving and not starting

Post by Crash2012 »

We own a 1988 Volvo 740 GLE no turbo 4 cylinder with rear wheel drive...my husband was driving down the road and it died. Now, it won't even start...What is the problem???

lummert
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Post by lummert »

Possible causes: ignition or fuel. Check for spark and fuel pressure.
1988 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagon

shegarty
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Post by shegarty »

search the forum for posts on diagnosing the fuel pump relay (common fault with these cars) - could also be the timing belt, if it broke or slipped off you should still be okay as these are non-interference motors - either way you might want to get the help of someone who is mechanically inclined
98 S70 T5 SE 298k km (daily)
87 740T sedan (current project)
previous - 90 745T; 94 855 T5

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