Volvo Repair: Volvo 240 starting problem, volvo 240 93, flash flash flash

Question
Hello

I have problem with start my Volvo 240('93) after 5-12 hours stop. Starter work ok but engine does not start.  I must turn starter switch many time (20) after then engine start perfect. I'm not sure but I think that fuel pump does not work when starter is working.

Best Regards

Marcin Baranski (from Poland)

ps  sorry for my english

Answer
I WOULD START BY CHECKING FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES BELOW IS HOW TO DO SO.IF THERE ARE NOCODES I WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY.WHICH IS BEHIND THE FELT PANEL UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD.


in the engine bay on the drivers side near the strut tower there is a small black box with a wire attached to it.place the wire in the terminal marked 2.turn ignition key on (not started)press the small button for 1 second and the code will be displayed as a series of flashes.a red led displays the codes.the code will be three digits.small pause in between flashes for a single number long pause between flashes for the next number.example 121 will be flash.....flash..flash.....flash.repeat three times or until first code repeats itself.to erase the code after all codes have been checked hold the button for a good 5 seconds then release the light should light steady,then press for another 5seconds.this will erase the codes.  email me the codes and i will tell you what they are..socket 2is the fuel system 6 is ignition.