Diagnosing the $900 240s no start issue (Broken Down)

[@TheWattanneh]

A friend of mine has a 240 that suddenly stopped running and wouldn't start up again. I towed her home and the next day I found this video on RUclips and sent it to her. She messaged me with a video of her starting the car. It was the fuse under the bonnet! Thanx JP, great job!

[@sulaimaanhr6982]

My 3rd favorite RUclipsr views subscribers likes don't matter to me but the content and the quality and your videos do all that for me good job👍🏼

[@jpvolvo4592]

sulaimaan thank you so much!

[@patrickphippspa584]

Reach up under that dash on driver's side, locate the blue box that looks about the same shape and size as the one fuel relay, pull it out and throw it in the glove box. That ding, ding, ding is SO annoying!!!! One of the first things I pull out of all my 240 is that pesky ear sore! Otherwise, GREAT video and love your collection! Thanks for taking the time to make a wonderful video!

[@clintonr60]

My next video will be me replacing my fuel pumps because that's what burned up the fuse.. stay tuned 😂

[@jackharriet4814]

This video just saved me! Thank you very much. My 240 wouldn't start - it's been very rainy - no fuel pump whine/priming on ignition. It was looking like a failing fuel pump relay, but none of the ones I've got fixed it. The fuse wasn't gone, but the connections were all badly corroded.

[@benjamindunn2212]

Thank you for this video. My '91 wagon wouldn't start after a night out with friends so now I have to go do this fix with my car parked downtown haha.

[@johnkane2038]

So I did watch the video and I thank you it really help . The 87 Volvo I have has been cut and rewired . We found a bad and broken connection and a blown fuse.

[@mathuetax]

The minute I read the title I knew just what was wrong, that darned fuse on the drivers' side of the engine compartment next to the battery.
('Course it's just as likely the relay in the passenger footwell since water from the leaking windshield seal gets into it.)
I dunno how many late-era 240's I've gotten running from just these two items.

[@jackjones9886]

Great video! You just have to love these old volvos. I just picked up a 92 one owner wagon, and have the same problem with it. My other 240 has the fuse under the hood, but darn if I can find it's location in the 92 wagon.

[@stueyrandall]

This video helped getting my free 240 running, my fuse was missing
Thank you for making this video

[@davidblood9882]

Your diagnosis was very smart and methodical. Well done!

[@thaddeauscaldwell7101]

Thank you for this great video . This video is by far , the best video I've seen , regarding the nonstart issue . You cover alot of great information, in a small period of time . And your $900 is nice too. I have a very nice , 1990 Volvo 240DL Sedan ; gold color , with 103,000 original miles . I gave $1200 for it and I enjoy it very much.

[@THE-Ayala5090]

Dude this is an awesome vid. You did a great job troubleshooting and breaking everything down 💪

[@bengarrido638]

Dude thank you so very much!! Great to see some thinking things out video. I need to get better at this vs just having towed to the shop.

[@raulelgato4928]

This happened to me today!! Easy stuff 10 mins back on the road!! Thank you!!

[@denniswil1]

great video, good to know what to take a look at when this issue arises. Looking to get my project Volvo shortly and we can learn at the same time.

[@cartoonpeat3752]

Thank you for putting that video up! I’m about to check out a 240 that doesn’t run , so I will check for those fuses!!

[@pogdogfuzz]

Thank you! Just got my first 240 (also a black one) and am having the same problem. I already replaced the fuel relay and it didn't fix the problem and my 4th fuse has no power so I'm gonna try what you did in the video and hopefully it works!🤞

[@vitalik97]

My man keep the videos coming!

[@latinovoice2224]

Want to thank you for this video I took my 87 240 dl to a mechanic and they said it was the gas pump
And it was replaced. But two days later the same happened it wouldn’t start. I went through all your tests and yes it was the fuse. It wasn’t burnt out but the fuse holder was all corroded inside. So I replaced it with the exact parts you mentioned in your video and what do you know it started with hesitation😅. Many thanks for your great videos !!

[@thatmanina240brick4]

he man started watching when you first started the channel hopping to buy myself a 240 soon keep it up!

[@jamescrugnale2763]

The moped man thanks so much for watching!

[@kennethlaycock4724]

very good methodical approach. thankyou.

[@rolo_pabbs]

Having the same prob with 92 240. Didn’t know that fuse in the hood existed either. Will follow your diagnosis and hopefully one will solve the problem. Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏾

[@tatez342]

Any luck? Having the same issue with my 92

[@rolo_pabbs]

Sorry for the delayed response, but it was the relay in the passenger side. Now running like a champ still my daily

[@davidrandall2742]

Great info, thank you.

[@Curiousnessify]

Thanks alot man! I had the same issue and this fixed it.

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome tutorial 👌 👍 👏

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome tutorial

[@rogerwilliams7541]

Your driveway looks like my driveway....I have 4.....240's....no need to explain why...my 93 wagon is a no start at the moment your introductory description fits the status of my wagon....I suspect a fuel pump....I will have to follow your diagnostic procedures...great job!

[@jpvolvo4592]

There’s just something about volvo 240s that we love and makes us want several😂

[@rogerwilliams7541]

@@jpvolvo4592 Classic sound engineering and simple to repair

[@Josegarcia-sq8ee]

Thank you so much

[@huckleberrymulberry4764]

I've got a no start, no fuel pump actuation on my 89 245. The jump wire from number 4 fuse to number 6 fuse caused the fuel pumps to kick on. Same thing resulted when I ran a jump wire between those two nodes you had mentioned in the fuel relay connector, fuel pump kicked on. Car will start with each of these methods. So is there a way to diagnose a bad ECM other than replacing the ECM and reprogramming it?

[@victorpelini5995]

These fuses tend to corrode. You should clean the holder and fuses as they tend to "rust" and overheat

[@jsegura525]

JP - what was the fix that got him running and back on the road?

[@ecirlos4902]

Do you know if the 1982 244 Volvo’s have that fuse?

[@stewartbruce2409]

Guidance on my 88 240 wagon would be appreciated. I changed the water pump (only 2 days of not driving it) ran well before. Car will not start. I cannot hear the fuel pump, but did crack the fuel rail and gasoline came out. I suspect the injectors are not working. I looked for the 30a main fuel pump fuse but it does not have one. I am familiar with that fuse because my 89 wagon had it very close to that black plastic connector box drivers side fender, as shown in your video. Car does get spark. Help with this no start problem please, and thank you.

[@jpvolvo4592]

There can still be some fuel in the rail but that main fuse that I fixed in this video also powers the injectors if I’m not mistaken. Perhaps someone relocated the fuse or got rid of it all together? Also check the fuel pump relay as they commonly go and cause a no start due to lack of fuel.

[@ayygYT]

can you make a video about what to look for when buying a 244

[@jsegura525]

1) Rust is a huge problem. 2) Engine wiring harness was inferior and updated in 1989, before 1989 it tends to deteriorate and fall apart causing wires to short out and stall the car. 3) The Pink ECU is problematic and will need to be updated before it fails.

[@jpvolvo4592]

@@jsegura525 some late 88 models have the improved wiring harness as well

[@djdeathnote]

My 89 240 dl has a 30 fuse too wth

[@Sunspot780]

Where year is that car ?

[@sulaimaanhr6982]

I've been trying to get mine started for 2 months and the systoms are only cranking main fuel pump ran intank fuel pump connections rusted ran a hose to the fuel rail straight I wanna know if that would even work but yea now I think it's the same thing with yours there was a rat living in the battery tray with leaves bags moist and stuff also what is the name of the fuse you changed not the amp

[@jpvolvo4592]

sulaimaan it’s the fuel system main fuse. They often corrode

[@sulaimaanhr6982]

@@jpvolvo4592 alr

[@sulaimaanhr6982]

@@jpvolvo4592 I found the name of it out it's the engine management fuse

[@vincehoialmen1283]

Mine starts if I start it every day. If I don't start it for one day it takes forever to get it to start the next day. Any ideas what it could be?

[@victormolina6860]

I have a Volvo 240 it is good car and but I have that problem

[@wademchenry1560]

Viktor is a 1991 245 and when I turn the key sometimes the fuel pumps don't come on.
I ran this procedure and pumps came on and he started? Any help is appreciated.

[@jpvolvo4592]

Check your ignition barrel. Had a wire on it melt on one of 240s which caused a no start

[@mortimergladbreath]

My 92 doesn't have that fuse. Guess they fixed that later.

[@jsegura525]

The 25 amp fuse was eliminated during the 1989 year, some 89 models have it and some don't, in 1990 it was completely removed.

[@huckleberrymulberry4764]

@@jsegura525 I have an 89 245 and it has this fuse there.

[@moonglow1158]

What year is that car?

[@jpvolvo4592]

1989

[@thomaswilkins2697]

Ok

[@rustedflakes1136]

dont you ever delete this video! 🫡🫡😎