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1986 Volvo 240 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Fuel pressure, Fuel pump fuse.
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Asked on November 1, 2010

1986 Volvo 240 Fuel pump

1986 Volvo 240 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive

I think I need to change the fuel pump but I'm not sure. Some one said it might be the fuel pump relay. Would the relay work sometimes and some times not? Female here and going to fix it myself, help.
Avatar Asked by taosmtnmom

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Replied on November 1, 2010

Do you hear the fuel pump come On -when you turn key to run-if not check the fuel pump fuse and relay if so check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 1, 2010

Thanks for that. I ordered a pump and relay and am going to change them both. Be well. :)

Tiny Response from taosmtnmom
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Replied on November 2, 2010

BEFORE YOU SPEND THE MONEY ON A FUEL PUMP, WHICH MOST OF THE TIME THEY DONT FAIL, YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE RADIO SUPPRESSOR RELAY AND FUEL SYSTEMS RELAY.

Tiny Answered by VOLVO SERVICE ADV
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Replied on November 2, 2010

I'm going on a long road trip so I ordered both parts at the same time so as not to have to wait for a a second mailing. I'll start w/ the relay. If that's the issue I'll send the pump back. Thank you so much for all the advice, you've been great. :)

Tiny Response from taosmtnmom
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Replied on November 2, 2010

REPLACE BOTH RELAYS, NOT JUST ONE. BOTH RELAYS ARE PROBABLY ORIGINAL AND I HAVE SEEN THEM FAIL.

Tiny Answered by VOLVO SERVICE ADV
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Replied on November 2, 2010

mmmmk, I will. Thanks

Tiny Response from taosmtnmom
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