Volvo RWD 240-260 Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 4/2009 240-260 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Re: ignition problems, jerking car 240-260 1983

posted by  someone claiming to be Dave Stevens on  Wed Apr 22 12:43 CST 1998 [RELATED]

ICQ>

I've had a cracked distributor cap and bad ignition wires cause this kind of problem. A cracked cap is often hard to spot. Ignition wires should be inspected for loose connections, corrosion, arcing and their nominal resistance checked. You might be able to spot arcing plug/coil wires visually in the dark.

If any of that ignition stuff looks like original equipment then perhaps it would be simplest to just replace it as part of routine maintenance. Is that the best Volvo mechanic you could afford in Estonia?






<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.