still very cold here. Attempted to jump start. Actually got the car to start, twice, but again the engine killed. I don't know what is happening. It could be the battery, the alternator, the starter, something else! MAny things at once.
Now the car won't respond to jumps again...
If it doesn't even turn over, then the problem has to be something simple. Check the battery cables, chassis ground connections, check for voltage at the starter, there just aren't that many components involved.
I have been having some similar problems with my 1990 740 GL wagon. Here in Minnesota it has been VERY cold! A few people have told me about the gasoline possibly "gelling" in the fuel filter, which seems to be a fairly common problem up here. One Volvo "mechanic" told me the cold start switch could be bad? All I know is if I plug it up to a block heater at night I don't have any problems. Good luck! jimmy
One known problem with aging 240s is the ignition switch. A bit of a pain to replace, but not beyond the shade tree mechanic. See this site for info on the job
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