Engine Check Light

Leo Linsky · Post by **Leo Linsky** » 05 Oct 2002, 20:16

I have a 1989 Volvo 240DL. Periodically, after driving a few miles the check engine light comes on, the motor dies, and the instrument panel lights all come on. The ignition switch turns the motor over but it will not start. After waiting about three minutes or so, the car will then start but the check engine light remains on; however, eventually the check engine light goes off. Can anyone help?

I went to a checker auto store and the sales clerk suggested that the trouble could possibly be either the oxygen sensor or the throttle position sensor. Has anyone ever had this happen?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 05 Nov 2004, 19:18

Hi,

I had a very similar problem with a 1990 780. The car would stall about onec every two weeks and not restart foir one to five minutes. The engine codes were not of much help. I replaced the air mass sensor and finally the engine control computer. Things seemed to clear up for a few weeks, but the condition recurred. Finally, a Volvo dealer, after searching for several days found the connector for the ignition switch had a damaged contact. I had had another Volvo dealer replace an intermittant switch aabout two years earlier. I remembered the trouble started shortly after the switch was replaced and asked the second dealer to check the switch. That's how they found it. Apparently a careless mechanic damaged the connector while replacing the switch. It cost me well in excess of $1,000 plus many anxious moments in traffic with a stalled engine.

Bruce