Hi.
I'm new to the site and to Volvos. Since purchasing a very reasonably priced 1989 Vovlo 740 2.3 Turbo estate i thought it would be worth checking out a few forums. Im impressed with the car, and this site.

I do however have a problem, i will detail the issue below and would greatfullt accept any advice that you guys may have.

Firstly 85% of the time the car starts first time, if it dont start the first time though, i know im gonna have problems.

When it doesnt start, it basically acts like it thinks its stuck in drive, power goes to the fuel pump and ignition, and the lights display on the console, if i jump start it off another car then it will start, if i try to jump start it off my fully charged battrey and another fully charged battrey then it wont start. I have tried adding copper grease to the leads without success, i have triedtaking the earth directly to the engine, again without success, i have tried jiggling about the autoshift with no joy, I have swapped battreys, and checked the starter motor to see if its sticking.

Im sure this problem must be pretty common with autos, but this is my first auto and first volvo.

If anybody has any ideas i would certainly appreciate some tips.

Cheers

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