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1977 Volvo 242 244 245
Cold start injector
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leaking.
pg. 79 Service diagnosis
Condition: Dieseling
Possible cause
Correction
Injector
Check air flow sensor plate and rest pressure.*
leaking.
Condition: Misfiring at highway driving speed
Possible cause
Spark plugs
fouled.
Condition: Deceleration backfiring
Possible cause
Diverter valve
faulty.
pg. 80 Specifications
Type designations
In all correspondence concerning your vehicle with the dealer and when ordering parts, the V.I.N
number should always be quoted.
1 V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number)
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V.I.N. plate is located on the body on the left windshield pillar. The V.I.N. is also stamped on the right
hand door pillar.
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Replace injector.*
(A leaking cold start injector also causes uneven idle and hard
starting.)
Correction
Drive the vehicle in a lower gear and keep the engine rpm higher for a few miles
in order to remove carbon deposit on the spark plugs. If this procedure is not
effective, clean or replace the spark plugs if necessary.
Correction
Check diverter valve operation.*
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