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240 No start problem, Actually intermittent. 200 1993

posted by  Wrick240 on  Tue Aug 27 20:04 CST 2019
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1993 240 wagon, 230,000 miles. New catalytic converter, just passed smog in California last week. But today after running fine and parked, no start. Good battery and tight cables. 3/4 tank of fuel, lights and warnings light up with key on, fuel pump is heard to click under seat, but no start. After moving shifter around and using shift release button it started.

Is this a solenoid issue for starter? Or an ignition relay or switch issue? I just spent $600 for a failed smog test, another failed smog test and a catalytic converter. I will do tests myself to diagnose this first. Please lay out the tests and methods for me. Thanks, always.








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    Intermittent no-crank 200 1993

    posted by  Art Benstein on  Wed Aug 28 05:44 CST 2019
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    One twenty-year-old remedy...

    http://cleanflametrap.com/neutsw.html

    Might seem irrelevant, but if wiggling the shifter allows the engine to crank, the usual problem is the bushings* are destroyed and missing in the shifter linkage and/or the contacts on the pizza-slice neutral safety switch (#29) are worn and dirty.





    *items 65 and 70


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    Art Benstein near Baltimore

    What engineers say and what they mean by it:
    Engineering says: "The project is designed for high availability."
    Engineers meant: Malfunctions will be blamed on the operators mistakes.








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      Intermittent no-crank 200 1993

      posted by  NewMexico240 on  Wed Aug 28 20:38 CST 2019
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      Hi Art, Hope to find you doing well.

      So are you saying that if those two small bushings are worn
      or missing that they don't allow the linkage to line up correctly
      and engage the neutral safety switch? I've never had this issue
      but knowledge is key here.

      Thank again for all your help,

      Joseph in New Mexico
      95 degrees and HOT.








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        Intermittent no-crank 200 1993

        posted by  will rehsper on  Thu Aug 29 08:03 CST 2019
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        I'll chime in to concur with Art; if you've the time and ability, renewing those bushings is a worthwhile endeavor. The satisfaction of rowing a tight, dare I say precise, shifter after living with a loose one make the time spent on ones back under the car worth it.

        The downside is that while you're under there you might notice some other things that need fettling. So goes the never-ending battle of Volvo 240 maintenance.
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        XC60 / Odyssey








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          Intermittent no-crank 200 1993

          posted by  mordred on  Sun Sep 1 13:13 CST 2019
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          I have been having this problem in my 92. Replaced the switch tightened everything and still have the problem.
          There are no bushings on my linkage but I have them somewhere I know after the hurricane decides what it is going to do I will replace them.
          Thanks Art and all the others that make this site work !!








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        Intermittent no-crank 200 1993

        posted by  Art Benstein on  Thu Aug 29 06:37 CST 2019
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        Hi Joseph,

        Never had this issue? I can think of a couple reasons why, none having anything to do with the arid environment. One, perhaps you prefer your manual shift Volvos. Two, the slop that results when the bushings disintegrate isn't sudden, but gradual, making it easy to compensate unconsciously. Like the way shocks and strut cartridges wear.

        The danger of neglecting the bushing replacements (living with the slop) is the extra stress it places on the swivel joint in the linkage. The replacement bushings are far easier to find than the link rod. And the tight, positive "new" feeling you get after replacing the bushings makes you wonder how you put up with the slop.





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        Art Benstein near Baltimore

        The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire.







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