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Ignition System Volvo 240 (B200K/B230A)

Rough idle, misfires in damp conditions or sluggish cold starts often begin on the ignition side of the B200K and B230A. Cracks in the distributor cap and aged ignition cables cause arcing that shows up especially in cold, damp weather – a classic troubleshooting point on the 240 engines.

All products in category: Ignition System Volvo 240 (B200K/B230A)

Volvo Original
Starter switch for Volvo 140, 164, 240 1973-89

Starter switch for Volvo 140, 164, 240 1973-89

140, 164, 240, 260

$ 128.59
Model year:
1973–1989

OE numbers

9203247
Volvo Original
Protective hose for Volvo 740, 760

Protective hose for Volvo 740, 760

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, S90, 940, 960

$ 54.13
Model year:
1983–1998
Engine:
B230K
Quantity per car:
As required (Volvo specifies no fixed quantity)

OE numbers

1219815
Volvo Original
Console for Volvo 240, 260, 262, 740, 760

Console for Volvo 240, 260, 262, 740, 760

240, 260, 740, 760

$ 33.79
Mounting position:
Ignition coil
Model year:
1983–1998
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B200K, B230E, B230F, B230K

OE numbers

3517596
Distributor arm for Volvo 240, 740, B230A

Distributor arm for Volvo 240, 740, B230A

1800, 240, 740, 760

$ 33.34
Model year:
1964–1973
Dimensions:
Ø 14.4 mm (0.57 in)
Engine:
B230A

OE numbers

1357418
Spark plug set for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 1988-93

Spark plug set for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 1988-93

240, 740, 780, 760, V90, 940, S90, 960

$ 31.08/set
Model year:
1988–1993
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B200K, B230E, B230F

OE numbers

270746
Distributor cap for Volvo B20B, B20E, B20F 1974-75, B19, B20, B21, B23, B230A

Distributor cap for Volvo B20B, B20E, B20F 1974-75, B19, B20, B21, B23, B230A

Amazon, 1800, 140, 240, 740, 760, 340-360

$ 18.65
Model year:
1974–1975
Engine:
B19, B20, B20B, B20E, B20F, B21, B23, B230A
Colour:
Transparent

OE numbers

243797
Distributor cap for Volvo B20, B20B, B19, B21, B23, B230A (Economy)

Distributor cap for Volvo B20, B20B, B19, B21, B23, B230A (Economy)

Amazon, 1800, 140, 240, 740, 760, 340-360

$ 11.87
Model year:
1974–1975
Engine:
B20B, B19, B20, B21, B23, B230A
Colour:
Transparent

OE numbers

243797E
Slang Vakuumregulator textilomflätad 3,2mm till Volvo 740, 760, Volvo OE 976733, art.nr 181605024

Vacuum regulator hose for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 240, 260, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960, C70, S40, S70, S90, V40, V70, V90, textile braided, 3.2 mm

240, 260, 740, 760, V90, 960, 940, S90, 850, V70, XC70, S70, C70

$ 7.35/sold by the metre
Model year:
1983–1998
Dimensions:
Inner Ø 3.5 mm, Outer Ø 6.5 mm
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B200K, B230E, B230F
Colour:
Blue

OE numbers

976733
Coupling piece 3.2mm for Volvo 240, 260, 262, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, S40, S70, S80, S90, V40, V70, V90

Coupling piece 3.2mm for Volvo 240, 260, 262, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, S40, S70, S80, S90, V40, V70, V90

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, 940, S90, 960, 850, V70, XC70, S70, S40, S60, V40, S80

$ 6.67
Model year:
1983–1998
Dimensions:
Ø 3.2 mm
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B230E, B230F, B230K

OE numbers

1332455
Edge protection strip for Volvo Amazon, 140, 164, 240, Volvo OE 671994

Edge protection strip for Volvo Amazon, 140, 164, 240

Amazon

$ 5.54
Model year:
1961–1974
Engine:
B18, B20
System:
Girling

OE numbers

671994
Spark plug for Volvo 740, 760 1985-91

Spark plug for Volvo 740, 760 1985-91

240, 740, 760, V90, 960, 940, S90

$ 5.09
Model year:
1985–1991
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B200K, B230E, B230F
Quantity per car:
4

OE numbers

1367528
Volvo Original
Steering wheel lock washer for Volvo 240, 245, 260, 265

Steering wheel lock washer for Volvo 240, 245, 260, 265

240, 260

$ 4.75
Quantity per car:
2

OE numbers

1221407
Volvo Original
Ignition cable holder for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 740 -90

Ignition cable holder for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 740 -90

240, 260, 740, 760

$ 3.96
Mounting position:
Rocker cover
Model year:
–1990
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B200K, B21, B230E, B230F, B230K
Quantity per car:
Volvo 240 (1988–): 2 pcs · Volvo 240/260 (1975–1978): 2 pcs · Volvo 240/260 (1979–84): 2 pcs · Volvo 240/260 (1985–87): 2 pcs · Volvo 740/760 (–1984): 1 pcs · Volvo 740/760 (1985–87): 1 pcs

OE numbers

463858
Volvo Original
Holder for Volvo 240, 740, 780, 940, 960

Holder for Volvo 240, 740, 780, 940, 960

240, 740, 780, 760, V90, 960, 940, S90

$ 3.39
Model year:
1983–1998
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B230E, B230F
Quantity per car:
3

OE numbers

3547026
Volvo Original
Bracket for Volvo 240, 245

Bracket for Volvo 240, 245

240

$ 3.28
Mounting position:
Rocker cover
Model year:
1983–1998
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B230E, B230F
Quantity per car:
2

OE numbers

1357518
Ignition cable clamp, valve cover, for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940

Ignition cable clamp, valve cover, for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940

240, 260, 740, 760, V90, 960, S90, 940

$ 2.49
Model year:
1983–1998
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B200K, B230E, B230F, B230K

OE numbers

1306510
O-ring oljerör till Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960

O-ring oil pipe for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, 960, S90, 940

$ 3.39
Mounting position:
Oil trap, Distributor
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B21, B23, B230E, B230F, B230K
Type:
O-ring

OE numbers

949659
Ignition cable holder for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940, 240 1975-93

Ignition cable holder for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940, 240 1975-93

240, 260, 740, 760

$ 2.15
Mounting position:
Rocker cover
Model year:
1975–1993
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B200K, B21, B230E, B230F, B230K
Quantity per car:
Volvo 240 (1988–): 2 pcs · Volvo 240/260 (1975–1978): 2 pcs · Volvo 240/260 (1979–84): 2 pcs · Volvo 240/260 (1985–87): 2 pcs · Volvo 740/760 (–1984): 1 pcs · Volvo 740/760 (1985–87): 1 pcs

OE numbers

1266019
Ignition cable holder for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 760 1975-79

Ignition cable holder for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 760 1975-79

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, 940, 960, S90

$ 1.81
Mounting position:
Rocker cover
Model year:
1975–1979
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B200K, B230E, B230F, B230K

OE numbers

1276710
Distributor cam grease 2g

Distributor cam grease 2g

$ 0.79/set
Engine:
B4B, B14A, B16, B18, B20

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This group includes distributor caps, ignition cable sets and spark plugs together with the ignition module, retainer, bracket, coupling piece and hose for the breakerless ignition system. The families cover both contact components and mounting components, so a complete ignition service can be planned in one go.

During a rebuild it is worth checking the inside of the cap for carbon tracking, measuring the resistance of the ignition cables and replacing the spark plugs as a baseline before chasing deeper faults. The B200K and B230A differ in details, so the engine code determines which distributor cap and which ignition module fit.