1990 Volvo 240 wont start

1990 VOLVO 240
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAINTERDDUUDDEE
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Hit a pole , now it wont start. Why? Was fine after, no damage.
Jan 19, 2008 at 1:32 PM
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BLACKOP555
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you getting spark?

does engine attempt to crank?

check fuel shut off/inertia switch.
Jul 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM
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VBK09
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ive had the exact same problem, i had a very very minor wreck, and i was wondering if uve heard nything or figured out what the problem was...also have you had any problems getting into park afterwards? i noticed a slight increase in resistance getting into park.
Aug 4, 2008 at 10:09 PM
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BLACKOP555
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check for misadjusted shift linkage for the hard to shift into park issue.
Aug 5, 2008 at 8:27 AM
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