Volvo 88 wont start

The 740 and 240 have nearly identical drivetrains. Locations of some items could be different - however I expect that you have the same two fuel pumps as the 240.

To quote from "1986 240 DL - Won't start" (posted today, 7:49 a.m.)

If engine turns over but does not catch, then you must have a fuel or spark problem. Easily fixed versions of these:

1) Bad ingition system fuse (0r bad contact in the fuse/holder). It's a white plastic holder, about 1 foot rear of the battery, on the fender wall (on the 240). Handle with care as it has two positive wire leads; either will ground to anything if they come loose. 2) Fuel pump relay kicked loose from its wire plug-in. In the 240, it islocated in front of front passenter's right foot, on the firewall. An angry passenger kicked mine loose a couple times. Or the relay could be dead. Other trouble sources: bad computer, bad in-tank or out-of-tank fuel pump (you have one of each). All these are jobs for a knowledgable shop and will cost some good money.

Bruce Pick

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Lj wrote:

Try the ignition amplifier, behind the battery on the inner wheel arch. Not guaranteeing it but we had a similar problem and this was the fix.

Regards, Roy

My experience was the same, but it was one of the pull out connectors behind the fuse box. I bought one from a broker for two pound no problem after.

Look at the problem only being why wont the car start when warm, no trouble when cold, forget the girlfriend bit.

Hi! well i dont have anyone on this car!? or atleast not on that place,