No starting from key

Kellaway · Dec 13th, 2014, 03:20

My 1991 auto 240GL won't respond with the key, that is the starter will not go from the key.

I have instead taken a wire directly from the small terminal on the starter and when this is introduced to positive current with ignition on[with the key] the car starts and runs fine.

I imagine there's a relay that is gone somewhere but have no clue where it is or what it looks like.

I can fit a push button switch on the dash with this bypass system but it would be better to fix it properly.
Could it be the isolator switch on the auto bar that prevents starting in drive? Where does that hide?
Thanks,
Dan

Kellaway · Dec 13th, 2014, 04:13

And the answer is: The isolator switch which is of course just under the shifter cover has lost some kind of plastic, maybe spring loaded connection from the Tbar to the switch. When the switch is slightly moved I have contact and she fires right up.
Amazing thing, it's only taken me a year to figure this out and only just asked someone's help today, then worked it out myself.
Thanks for your help. Inspiring.

Stephen Edwin · Dec 13th, 2014, 11:16

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VOLVO GHILLIE · Dec 13th, 2014, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Kellaway

And the answer is: The isolator switch which is of course just under the shifter cover has lost some kind of plastic, maybe spring loaded connection from the Tbar to the switch. When the switch is slightly moved I have contact and she fires right up.
Amazing thing, it's only taken me a year to figure this out and only just asked someone's help today, then worked it out myself.
Thanks for your help. Inspiring.

Hi Kellaway,
At 4am this morning I was soundly asleep as were most other volvo forum members. You have to give the "brothers" time to respond after having a caffeine intake

to fire up the brain cells

and ponder over your problem

Well done for sorting this out

and keeping your bus on the road!

Dec 13th, 2014, 03:20	#1
Kellaway New Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 14:43 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Stewarts Brook	No starting from key My 1991 auto 240GL won't respond with the key, that is the starter will not go from the key. I have instead taken a wire directly from the small terminal on the starter and when this is introduced to positive current with ignition on[with the key] the car starts and runs fine. I imagine there's a relay that is gone somewhere but have no clue where it is or what it looks like. I can fit a push button switch on the dash with this bypass system but it would be better to fix it properly. Could it be the isolator switch on the auto bar that prevents starting in drive? Where does that hide? Thanks, Dan

Dec 13th, 2014, 04:13	#2
Kellaway New Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 14:43 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Stewarts Brook	And the answer is: The isolator switch which is of course just under the shifter cover has lost some kind of plastic, maybe spring loaded connection from the Tbar to the switch. When the switch is slightly moved I have contact and she fires right up. Amazing thing, it's only taken me a year to figure this out and only just asked someone's help today, then worked it out myself. Thanks for your help. Inspiring.

Dec 13th, 2014, 11:16	#3
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	The forum's usual fees will be charged for helping you ... Hey. You found it, and, you have posted what you found! Knowledge is increased all round ... kushtie!

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