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READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  240 just shutting down?? 200 1989 posted by  bkmilsap on  Thu Apr 2 20:51 CST 2009 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Tue May 5 11:25 CST 2009 [RELATED] Hello, I really would help. I recently bought a '89 240 wagon. Supposably the previous owner said he change the fuel filter and fuel lines after it had ben sitting awhile. When I got it, I changed the oil, filter, air filter, cleaned out the intake, and ran gas treatment in it. The car has some electrical issues such as when the horn is blown, the back windshield wiper comes on. The major problem is this: while driving, the car will just shut down. It doesn't stall or sputter. It just dies, however, the radio, lights, etc... stays on. After this happens, sometimes it will start right back up, and other times it has to sit before starting. Two days ago it died, but this time it is not starting back up. I have the battery and alternator checked and both check out. Any help?? Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1341527/220/240/260/280/240_just_shutting.html">240 just shutting down??</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  240 just shutting down?? 200 1989 posted by  someone claiming to be Dave in NY. on  Mon Apr 6 14:39 CST 2009 [RELATED] Could be possibly the ignition amplifier mounted by the drivers side headlight. Mine died a few times than would restart and then died for good.. Have you checked for spark? Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1342205/220/240/260/280/240_just_shutting.html">240 just shutting down??</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  240 just shutting down?? 200 1989 posted by  R2 on  Fri Apr 3 19:53 CST 2009 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Thu Oct 29 16:14 CST 2009 [RELATED] Mine just went thru a shutdown back on March 2 and like you I posted and got some good advice. Here's what I did in order to eventually determine my pump was locked up. 1. Verify 25 amp fuse is good 2. Verify 8 amp fuse for main fuel pump is good. (probably ok but easy check) 3. Either resolder the fuel pump relay per instructions found in abundance here or borrow one to test your vehicle. 4. Open oil fill cap and have someone crank while you make sure the cam is turning to rule out broken timing belt. 5. Disconnect the fuel line to the common fuel rail and have someone crank the engine while you hold the fuel line in a bucket - you are testing whether you are actually getting fuel from the main fuel pump with this test. 6. Remove fuse 4 and 6 and put a jumper across the left side terminals and see if you get fuel out of the hose you disconnected above. 7. Lower fuel pump carrier and disconnect the yellow and the black terminals from the main fuel pump - Run a jumper cable from the positive side of the battery and a ground attached to the driver side dome light switch to supply direct voltage to the pump to determine if it's locked up. 8. Pull the entire carrier from the undercarriage of the car and replace fuel pump (and $10 filter if you want) 9. Torque the inlet bolt to the filter from the pump to 25 ft lbs to ensure no pressure leak when you get it back together (ask me how I know this). 10 Start it up and drive away happily. Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1341743/220/240/260/280/240_just_shutting.html">240 just shutting down??</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  Thumbs down??? 200 1989 posted by  Art Benstein on  Fri Apr 3 19:09 CST 2009 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Sat Nov 21 13:13 CST 2009 [RELATED] Hi there, I agree you should clean up the 25A fuse wiring. That will shut it down just as you described. So will a cracked solder joint inside the fuel injection relay. And the crank position sensor (CPS) with the old yellow band (did you know this part made the inside front cover of the '89 quick parts reference manual?). You've already gotten this advice. What I can't for the life of me figure out, is why one of our members would give you a "thumbs down" for posting a legitimate request for advice. Some welcome from some zany wannabe moderator, I suppose. Ignore it. Maybe it will eventually go away. -- Art Benstein near Baltimore Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts. Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1341734/220/240/260/280/thumbs.html">Thumbs down???</a>

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    READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  no / hard start 240 200 1991 posted by  wesleytyler on  Sun Apr 5 18:53 CST 2009 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Fri Oct 23 21:43 CST 2009 [RELATED] Hey wiggle the rubber parts of the fuel line softly, and make sure it is in good shape. And on the thumbs down...i have ask questions on here as well, and gotten thumbs down? not sure why..... -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1342029/220/240/260/280/hard_start_240.html">no / hard start 240</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  240 just shutting down?? 200 1989 posted by  Jorrell on  Thu Apr 2 21:16 CST 2009 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Sat Nov 21 21:51 CST 2009 [RELATED] I'm thinking fuel pump relay, although that normally exhibits itself at startup, or a bad crank position sensor (most likely). The crank position sensor is mounted behind the cylinder head where the engine meets the transmission. Check the harness that comes out of it, if the insulation is cracked/shot, replace the sensor. jorrell -- 92 245 250K miles, IPD'd to the hilt, 06 XC70, 00 Eclipse custom Turbo setup...currently taking names and kicking reputations! Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1341536/220/240/260/280/240_just_shutting.html">240 just shutting down??</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  240 just shutting down?? 200 1989 posted by  oscarcat on  Thu Apr 2 21:02 CST 2009 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Wed Nov 11 08:57 CST 2009 [RELATED] Have you checked and cleaned the 25 amp fuse on the driver's side fender well? How about cleaning and tightening the ground wires and battery cables to the chassis etc? Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1341531/220/240/260/280/240_just_shutting.html">240 just shutting down??</a>

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