'88 244 - Won't start

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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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I went out to my car and started her up. It stalled and then I couldn't get it started again. The engine turns over but it just won't start. I did smell gas at one point when I got out of the car. This happened a week after I went off the road an literally landed on someones lawn. To me it seems like the engine is not getting fuel. I posted to get some input as to what I should check for. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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It could be a fuel pump problem, sometimes they shut off after an impact/crash. You may need the fuel pump repaired, or try playing with the fuses for the in tank and main fuel pump, and fuel injector.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Checked the fuses, none blown including the 30a fuel system fuse under the hood. Strong spark from the spark plug cable. I listened near the gas cap for humming while a friend cranked it. Didn't hear anything. Probably gas pump, you think?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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I would replace the fuel pump relay.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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I looked at the fuel pump enclosure today and it got pretty bashed in from the accident. I'm guessing the problem is in there.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Take a look at the link below. Has nice instructions & pictures of diagnosing and replacing the in-tank pump on a 240. The car should start even with a failed in tank pump unless your main pump is week. From the instructions on the page, you should be able to tell if either pump has failed

In the Tank - 240 Volvo Tank Pump and Sender

Good luck
 
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