1988 Volvo 740 no spark

1988 VOLVO 740
139,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MTMFREE
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For the 5th time today, i have replaced plug wires ,plugs, cap,rotor,and fuel filter. It cranks over but will not start.
Sep 17, 2010 at 12:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi mtmfree, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Check the Coil and the Ignition Control Unit/Module Under left side of dash, above steering column
Sep 17, 2010 at 1:54 PM
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VOLVO SERVICE ADV
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FIRST THING TO DO IS TO MAKE SURE BOTH THE FUEL INJECTION RELAY AND RADIO SUPPRESSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED. IF THEY HAVE NOT, I WOULD SPEND THE MONEY ON THAT FIRST(FUEL PUMP RELAY INSIDE VEHICLE/OTHER ONE IS ENGINE COMPARTMENT).
Sep 17, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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FRAJAGAMO69
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hi, do you check spark from the coil ignition?
Oct 12, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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