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K-Jet no go, erratic start, run.....arrrrgh 200 1981

posted by  someone claiming to be davitusrider on  Thu Jun 3 07:47 CST 2004 [RELATED]

I have a good idea of the solution. I learned this from the parts Guru at Carlson Volvo in Palo Alto, CA. Question for you:
1. Have you ever removed the power cable to the distributor or the control module on the right side of the engine compartment? (The big cable block going to the ignition module thing on either end)

If yes, then you need to replace that cable harness.

For verification see Dave Bartons web site:
http://www.linkline.com/personal/dbarton/WireHarnesses.html He can sell you a used part for less than new.

I spent several days troubleshooting my problem on a 1982 GL and could not find a problem. Electrically everything works. The car wouln't run or start, and yet electrically everything was good.

It turns out that a small change (reduction) of current flow in the cable harness will rendure your car dead. I suspect that many good Volvo's in the wrecking yards suffer from this problem and ended up junked.

Turns out the hippie guy at Carlson Volvo got it right on the head. I bought the cable harness, hooked it up, and bingo, the car started right up. And the idling is smooth.

I hope this helps.

-Wynn (the vitus rider)






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