volvo 1994 940 (Engine starts then shuts off)

Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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I got a few problems with this car.
I had a cheap cellphone charger in the cig lighter and it shorted out my stereo.
I changed the fuses but after that it started acting up.

#1 the car will turn over, but then eventually the car will just stop.
Almost sounds like the car isn't getting enough fuel or something.

When I try and restart it, it takes forever to turn over then it eventually drains the battery.

#2 The door chime constantly goes off like the door is open and won't stop.

#3 Whenever I go over neutral, I hear a grinding sound under the hood.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Try the usual tune-up procedures: new spark plugs, plug wires, rotor and cap, air filter. I hesitate to say fuel filter, because that is a bitch of a job if it's under the car. If the car stays dead, go to www.stepbystepvolvo.com for free guide to 740 no-starts (B230, LH2.2).
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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It has to be something electrical, which are always fun to diagnose. I would check the fuel pump relay and also go through all the other fuses to make sure that they are all ok.

It could also me a sensor like the RPM sensor.

Good Luck.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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I've checked the Fuses, all of them are fine.

Fuel Filter is underneath the car, my neighbor says he thinks thats the culprit.

IT does sound electrical, but I can't figure out what though.

The car is older and not worth spending anything over $300 to fix.

I will change the sparkplugs today and get that fuel filter out.
I'll see what happens then. thanks for your suggestions.
 
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