Volvo RWD 200 Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 1/2002 200 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


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

The basic sequence... 200 1992

1) Crank Position Sensor generates timing pulses to Ignition ICU

2a) ICU propagates timing pulses to Power Stage to trigger spark at coil
2b) ICU also propagates pulses to FI ECU to allow FI operation

3a) FI ECU energizes fuel relay (Fuel Relay has two outputs, 3b and 3c)
3b) Fuel relay sends +12V to pumps
3c) Fuel relay also powers AMM, IAC, ECU, Injectors

Knowing whether or not there is spark at the plugs—and whether or not the plugs are getting gas—will allow some analysis of this sequence.

For example, if 2a fails due to a bad Power Stage, there is a no-start with soaked plugs.
If 2b fails (practically never) symptoms will be like 3a below

3a fails = a no-start with spark at the plugs, but plugs remain dry.
Etc.

--
Bruce Young
'93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New cold start issue [200][1992]
posted by  "R" WAGON  on Wed Mar 7 03:21 CST 2007 >


<< < > >>



©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.