1976 Volvo 262 264 265
Possible cause
Correction
Intake system leaking.
Check hose connections to cold start valve and
auxiliary air valve.
No fuel reaching engine.
Check for fuel in the tank.
Check fuses No 7.
No spark
Remove one spark plug wire and unscrew the radio
interference suppressor. Hold the wire approx. 3/8"
from the valve cover and run the starter.
If there is no spark, check:
that the high tension lead from the coil to the
distributor cap is connected and that the wires to
the distributor and coil are connected.
Spark plugs, high tension leads or distributor cap
worn (defective).
Clean the parts with a dry cloth or spray with a
moisture remover.
Cold start injector out of order.
Test the cold start injector function at cold and hot
engine.*
Rest pressure incorrect.
Test rest pressure and the fuel system for leaks.*
If no fault is found, following the above steps,
contact your Volvo dealer.
pg. 77 Service diagnosis
Condition: Erratic idle (misfiring)
Possible cause
Correction
Intake system leaking.
Check hose connections to cold start valve and
auxiliary air valve.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve leaking.
Test the valve function.*
Spark plugs, high tension leads or distributor cap
worn (defective).
Clean cap and leads, check the cap for cracks.
Worn spark plugs.
Remove, clean or replace spark plugs.
Cold start injector leaking.
Test the injector function.*
Uneven compression.
Test compression.*
Condition: Engine stalls at irregular intervals
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