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Refusing to start on occassion 200 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be Wendy on  Wed Oct 16 17:18 CST 2002 [RELATED]

My 88 240 has on 2 occassions now decided not to start even with many attempts, then a couple days later started on its own and continued to do so. Not the starter as it turns over normal to begin. Feeling afraid to go far...any ideas on what this could be and if it is likely to happen again soon? Any ideas would be most appreciated!







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Refusing to start on occassion 200 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be 245BOY on  Thu Oct 17 04:18 CST 2002 [RELATED]

According to AAA several years ago......the number one cause of 240 tow jobs was the condition of the fuel pump fuse and contacts, make sure they are clean and shiny.








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Refusing to start on occassion 200 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be nate on  Thu Oct 17 07:45 CST 2002 [RELATED]

While you're at it...the big fuse on the left fender likes to crud up. Old plugs and wires have given me the same trouble in the past (rainy days only).








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Refusing to start on occassion 200 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be hillbilly on  Thu Oct 17 02:10 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Sounds like the fuel pump relay to me.








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Refusing to start on occassion 200 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be Wendy on  Thu Oct 17 03:03 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Thank you much for the idea. I was reading the Garth message and your reply which is a similar situation. Though I can't do the work myself, I can know where to start!








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Refusing to start on occassion 200 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be Wendy on  Thu Oct 17 03:02 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Thank you much for the idea. I was reading the Garth message and your reply which is a similar situation. Though I can't do the work myself, I can know where to start!







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