Volvo 262 Owner's Manual page 81

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