Volvo 240 wont start in cold weather.

1924 VOLVO 240
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AERONCA7AC
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'93 Volvo 240, 2.4L, 175,000. I've had this car for 3 winters and when the temp gets below 30 degrees, it starts very rough or not at all. It does not have a dedicated cold start injector like other models. I have replaced the coolant temp sensor, checked the ECU as per the Bently repair manual. No codes are stored in the computer. All injectors have been removed/tested and are in good shape. Seems as if it is getting plenty of gas by the smell of exhaust as it coughs and sputters during attempted start. Once it does start and accellerates above about 1000rpm, it runs fine. (as if a cold start injector had just cut out). Any ideas? Thanks
Jan 15, 2007 at 4:12 PM
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Check your model chassis no. range

244478400-487088
245939100-956470

Market code 30 and 39 early 93 volvo 240s

If yours falls in this group, replace the MFI LH control module with part no. 9146223-4
Jan 15, 2007 at 5:50 PM
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My mechanic was stumped for a week, turns out it was the fuel pressure regulator.
Nov 25, 2019 at 5:46 AM
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