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1988 volvo 740...will start... runs at lowspeed

By kevbonreimer on Jun 24, 2009

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1988 volvo 740...will start... runs at low speed..put a load on it and she cuts out and dies...restarts after 15 min or so... replaced the intank fuel pump, fuel filter, new gas hose line. but, problem still there. Any suggestions?

Comments:

Jun 24, 2009

- no, not at all.

Jul 24, 2009

- fixed the problem...it was the air intake hose it was soft and sucked shut. only wished i saw that first before replacing all the other parts!

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Solution #1

posted on Jul 24, 2009

lemmingleejn

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I have a potential solution, but only if you give good thumbs up though:)
It's the fuel pump relay, located behind the ashtray.
It's the one on the right, of the two.
If you gently twist it l/r, while turning the motor over.
Happy motoring

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Solution #2

posted on Jul 24, 2009

cookieeye

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throttle switches or ecm

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Jul 24, 2009

- didnt even think of that they usually crack first

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Solution #3

posted on Jun 24, 2009

streetswe258

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Rating: 79%, 31 votes

DOE IT BURN OIL ALOT?

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