yeah - i narrowed it down to the fuel pump relay and told the mechanic when I delivered it...6 hours of labour later he confirmed that was the problem so back up and running now...thanks for your reply.

"My volvo 960 automatic stopped after i was waiting at the traffic lights i went to accelerate and it conked out.And the e - w or s to w flashes as does the arrow on the dash. It wont start - its trying but wont turn over. The trans fluid is at a good level and smells fine but wont start or sta...