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#65 of 142 Re: 1993 240 wagon owner [nomorevolvo93] by yankeefan2 Jan 16, 2007 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: nomorevolvo93 (Jan 15, 2007 11:57 am) Hello,   The check engine light only come on when a electric sensor is not working. It could be your Mass air sensor or your O2 sensor. I live in RI but, I can't believe the local Volvo dealer couldn't fix it. He should have to equipment to test for problem. Hope this helps. Those sensor are only good for about 100,000 miles but, as always they could last longer. Replies to this message: nomorevolvo93 (Jan 19, 2007 12:48 pm) yankeefan2 (Jan 20, 2007 9:58 am) smaking (May 12, 2009 4:57 pm) moosepower (May 28, 2009 8:39 pm)
#66 of 142 92 volvo 240 sedan by bluevolvo Jan 17, 2007 (5:05 pm)
I am a recent purchaser of a 92 volvo 240 with 75000 orig miles. It is in great condition. I have a bulb check light that wont go out. All my bulbs are working were I need to check. How do I turn this light of from the instrument panel? Replies to this message: yankeefan2 (Jan 18, 2007 4:11 pm) miata2 (Apr 29, 2007 12:04 pm)
#67 of 142 Re: 92 volvo 240 sedan [bluevolvo] by yankeefan2 Jan 18, 2007 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: bluevolvo (Jan 17, 2007 5:05 pm) If you take the Panel off on your spare tire side you can get at the back lights. On the bottom of the driver side light there is a ground wire that has a removable tang. That tang becomes corroded and give a false signal to your bulb out system. Clean this and reinstall and with luck your light should go out. It happens on mine every year or so depending on where you live. I live by the ocean and the salt water air does this to mine. Get back to me if that's it.   Happy Driving
#68 of 142 Re: 1993 240 wagon owner [yankeefan2] by nomorevolvo93 Jan 19, 2007 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: yankeefan2 (Jan 16, 2007 4:27 pm) I replaced the O2 sensor a while ago, and the check engine light came on again regardless-so Volvo dealership was wrong, and I again failed smog test. Now another shop is seeing diagnostic codes of "mass air flow sensor" and "fuel trim" too lean or rich. It's somethign to do with fuel injection???   Also about taillights. I put several different new bulbs in my brake light, and it still won't work. I've been told it's because the flat sheet thing that the bulb metal tongs screw onto contact with is bad and needs replacing. Unfortunately, the car at this point has cost over $2500 in 20 months, and it only has 136,000 miles. So much for Volvo reputation of lasting 300K +. The car is nothing but problems! Replies to this message: yankeefan2 (Jan 20, 2007 9:58 am) smaking (May 12, 2009 4:57 pm) moosepower (May 28, 2009 8:39 pm)
#69 of 142 Re: 1993 240 wagon owner [nomorevolvo93] by yankeefan2 Jan 20, 2007 (9:58 am)
Replying to: nomorevolvo93 (Jan 19, 2007 12:48 pm) I think it's time for you to purchase a new car.
#70 of 142 Re: anyone want to trade their 240 wagon for a 740 wagon? [juju240wag] by zzone Jan 25, 2007 (7:54 am)
Replying to: juju240wag (Dec 21, 2005 7:56 pm) still looking for a 240 wagon? I have a 85 240 turbo 4sp/od elec windows, cruise,factory alloy wheels extra nice body and running gear with 152,000 miles. If you or anyone are interested let me know. Thanks, Alan
#71 of 142 240 fuel pump problem by bouncy Feb 22, 2007 (10:00 pm)
My 240 quit. Inline fuel pump was bad. Replaced it with a used one and also got a new relay. No electricity at the terminals. Does this mean the in-tank fuel pump is bad or something else? If so, What?
#72 of 142 Re: new to the forum-1989 240 dl wagon owner [loveyoumore] by heavyhorseman Mar 18, 2007 (6:47 am)
Replying to: loveyoumore (Jan 08, 2007 6:38 am) Do you want to sell your 89 wagon?
#73 of 142 Re: 240Dl 1984 stalling [mrl699] by bryanjoy Mar 30, 2007 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: mrl699 (Jul 22, 2001 7:53 am) well i just found this site, but i have had the same problem with my 240dl wagon too. i found out it was the fuel relay( located under the carpet on the front passenger floorboard up against the firewall by the main computer)  i had a mechanic replace it, but he screwed up and made it so i had to put in, and take out a fuse every time i wanted to start and stop the car. so i fixed that problem by wiring in a switch and located the switch on my dashboard.   i know im a bit late with this solution, but there you have it anyway. its the fuel relay going out that causes the intermittent stalling.
#74 of 142 my baby needs help!!!!!!!!! by bryanjoy Mar 30, 2007 (3:25 pm)
">well hello everyone. i purchased a 84 240dl wagon in 2002 for $800.00 from origional owner. older lady who barely drove it, and garaged it always. the reason she sold it so cheap was that she thought it needed major engine work. when i first tried to start it, it would not turn over. i opened up the hood and found that the #1 and #3 spark plug wires were off the plugs. i reconnected them, and proceded to start the car. upon firing i kept my foot on the gas to warm it up a bit. after i let off the gas it stalled. i thought this weird as it was an automatic. so i started it again, and as i let off the gas (slowly) i watched the tack. dismayed, and jaw in my lap as i watched it drop below 500rpm then stall again. at this point i went back under the hood and adjusted the idler control and brought the idle speed just above 1,000rpm, and she ran relatively smoothly. i immediatly gave the lady $250.00 and asked her to take the for sale sign out of the window, and agreed to pay her the rest at the end of the week when i got paid.     i have been runing that same volvo since. took it to hell, beyond, and back several times. she has held up like a champion, and i am proud to have found her. she had imaculate interior, and origional paint and body( no scratches or dents), AND only 116,000 miles when i bought her. thats about 5,000 miles a year.    now the sad part of my story is that her veins( wiring) is deteriating, and i have had to creat switches just to keep her running. reverse lights, fuel relay, ignition, windows, starter, and license plate light are all on new switches and temp wiring. i have searched for weeks looking for a new wiring harness for the whole car( not just the engine). im begining to think she will be lost to the junk yard if i cant get some help soon. there r new problems weekly, and im begining to lose hope.    if there is someone out there that has a 84 240dl wagon that is just sitting around and has no use for it, i would love to have the wiring harness, or if there is someone that is selling a 84 240dl wagon please let me know. i found one on ebay, but cant afford that price. please help. Replies to this message: bervo119 (Jun 20, 2007 9:59 am) bryanjoy (Jun 20, 2007 2:21 pm)

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