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by Thomas Esnes
13 Mar 2006, 12:51
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 88 740 GLE Barely enough power to move vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

That did it! Purchased a used once for $35, installed it and it purrs like a kitten once again... Thanks again for your help. :D :D
by Thomas Esnes
02 Mar 2006, 06:47
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 88 740 GLE Barely enough power to move vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

Thanks much for your help! I'll give it a try and report back.
by Thomas Esnes
01 Mar 2006, 12:05
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 88 740 GLE Throttle Position Sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 492

88 740 GLE Throttle Position Sensor

Is the throttle position device just a switch or is it a combination switch and potentiomneter on this year and model Volvo? I'm wondering if this could be part of my no power problem. Does anybody know the proper ohmic values that it should read?

Thanks for any info.
by Thomas Esnes
01 Mar 2006, 09:56
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 88 740 GLE Barely enough power to move vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

88 740 GLE Barely enough power to move vehicle

I have a 1988 Volvo 740 GLE non-turbo with 85,000 miles on it which has developed a recent and sudden condition whereby it barely has enough power to move the vehicle. It seemed to start as a too rich condition, but now it may be too lean. Starts fine, but if throttle is blipped (in neutral), engine...