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check engine light: codes 121 and 232: Help! 850

Hello Bricksters,

After fixing a vacuum leak last week, I drove the 94 850 to work today, and now the Check Engine light is on again. It is giving me a 232 and a 121 again. Last week was the same thing, and I found that a rubber elbow was broken on a vacuum line which I fixed, and put in a new vacuum line. The car seems to be running okay, but the light has come after i reset it twice today already. Have any of you seen this instance where you had a 121 and 232 at the same time. What am I dealing with here? In the meanwhile, I feel the gas mileage is not optimal either. Any suggestions? help!

Az.

94 850 124,000 miles








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    check engine light: codes 121 and 232: Help! 850

    Well you need to make sure you have fixed all the rubber elbows. If this is not a turbo, there is a rubber elbow over by the flame trap housing that often also needs replacing. For the 122 maf code try re-seating the connector several times. Also once all the elbows are repaired, disconnect the battery for at least 10 minutes so the adaptives can re-set themselves.
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    Rich K. http://www.volvospeed.com/bay13.htm bay13@cox.net








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    check engine light: codes 121 and 232: Help! 850

    Its kind of long winded but here goes: I think both are related to the air intake system. Check for cracks or leaks in the intake inlet between the MAF and Throttle Body. Good luck.

    Mike


    Code 1-2-1 (MAF Signal)

    1) If signal from MAF sensor is less than .2 volt or greater
    than 2.2 volts at idle, or is considered incorrect according to RPM
    and throttle angle, this is interpreted by ECM as a fault and code 1-
    2-1 is set. If fault is permanent and signal is too low, go to step
    8). If fault is permanent and signal is too high, go to step 3). If
    fault is intermittent, go to next step.

    2) If fault is intermittent and signal is too high, check all
    wiring and connectors for loose contacts and open circuits. Also check
    wiring between MAF sensor connector terminal No. 4 and ECM connector
    terminal A4 for an intermittent short to voltage. If fault is
    intermittent and signal is low, ensure all fresh air hoses, and upper
    and lower charge air cooler pipes are correctly attached. Check wiring
    between main relay connector terminal No. 3 and MAF sensor connector
    terminal No. 3 for an intermittent open circuit. Also check wiring
    between MAF sensor connector terminal No. 4 and ECM connector terminal
    A4 for an intermittent open or short circuit to ground.

    3) Turn ignition off. Wait about 90 seconds and disconnect
    MAF sensor. Connect ohmmeter between MAF sensor connector terminal No.
    1 and ground. If ohmmeter indicates about zero ohms, go to next step.
    If ohmmeter does not indicate about zero ohms, check wiring between
    MAF sensor connector terminal No. 1 and ECM terminal A3 for an open
    circuit.

    4) Ensure ignition is off and MAF sensor is disconnected.
    Connect ohmmeter between MAF sensor connector terminal No. 2 and
    ground. If ohmmeter indicates about zero ohms, go to step 6). If
    ohmmeter does not indicate about zero ohms, go to next step.

    5) Ensure ignition is off and MAF sensor is disconnected.
    Ensure ECM connector terminals are not oxidized and make good contact.
    Reconnect ECM. Connect ohmmeter between MAF sensor connector terminal
    No. 2 and ground. If ohmmeter indicates about zero ohms, go to next
    step. If ohmmeter does not indicate about zero ohms, check wiring
    between MAF sensor connector terminal No. 2 and ECM terminal A5 for an
    open circuit.

    6) Ensure ignition is on and MAF sensor is disconnected.
    Connect voltmeter between MAF sensor connector terminal No. 4 and
    ground. If voltmeter indicates 0-1 volt, go to next step. If voltmeter
    does not indicate 0-1 volt, check wiring between MAF sensor connector
    terminal No. 4 and ECM connector terminal A4 for a short to voltage.
    If voltage reading is still incorrect after repair, or short to
    voltage is not found, replace MAF sensor.

    7) Turn ignition off and reconnect MAF sensor. Turn ignition
    on. Connect voltmeter between MAF sensor connector terminals No. 2 and
    4. If voltmeter indicates about .1-.2 volt, code is setting because of
    poor contact in MAF sensor connector and/or ECM connector. If
    voltmeter does not indicate about .1-.2 volt, replace MAF sensor.

    8) Ensure ignition is off. Ensure fresh air hoses and upper
    and lower charge air pipes are undamaged and securely connected. If
    hoses and pipes are okay, disconnect MAF sensor. Turn ignition on.
    Connect voltmeter between MAF sensor connector terminal No. 3 and
    ground. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery
    voltage is not present, check wiring between MAF sensor connector
    terminal No. 3 and main relay connector terminal No. 3 for an open
    circuit.

    9) Ensure ignition is off. Wait 90 seconds, then disconnect
    MAF sensor. Connect ohmmeter between MAF sensor connector terminal No.
    4 and ground. If ohmmeter indicates 9000-11,000 ohms, go to next step.
    If ohmmeter shows about zero ohms, check wiring between MAF sensor
    connector terminal No. 4 and ECM connector terminal A4 for a short to
    ground. If ohmmeter shows infinite resistance, check wiring between
    MAF sensor connector terminal No. 4 and ECM connector terminal A4 for
    an open circuit.

    10) Turn ignition off. Reconnect MAF sensor connector. Turn
    ignition on. Connect voltmeter between MAF sensor connector terminals
    No. 4 and 2. If voltmeter shows .1-.2 volt, check for poor contact in
    MAF sensor connector and/or ECM connector. If voltmeter does not show
    .1-.2 volt, test system using a known good MAF sensor.
    NOTE: Before beginning testing procedure, disconnect engine
    cooling fan relay connector "A". Code 5-1-4 (engine cooling
    fan half speed) signal will be set. After testing, reattach
    connector.


    Code 2-3-2 (Long Term Fuel Trim Idling)

    1) Check for other codes. If Code 3-1-5 is stored, perform
    testing on that code first. If Code 3-1-5 is not stored, go to next
    step.

    2) Check status message on Volvo Scan Tool (998-8686). If
    status message reads LOWER LIMIT, go to step 8). If status message
    reads UPPER LIMIT, go to next step.

    3) Turn ignition on. Connect voltmeter between MAF sensor
    connector terminals No. 2 and 4. If voltmeter reads .1-.2 volt, go to
    next step. If voltmeter does not read .1-.2 volt, test using new MAF
    sensor.

    4) Check for air leakage in intake system. Repair as
    necessary. If air leakage in intake system is not present, go to next
    step.

    5) Check for air leakage in exhaust system. If there is no
    air leakage, go to next step. If there is air leakage, repair as
    necessary.

    6) Check fuel and residual pressure. If fuel and residual
    pressure are okay, go to next step. If fuel and residual pressure are
    not okay, repair as necessary.

    7) Connect breakout box to ECM and check ground connections.
    See COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS in I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
    article. Reconnect ECM. Repair as necessary.

    8) If status message reads LOWER LIMIT, turn ignition on.
    Connect voltmeter between MAF sensor connectors terminals No. 2 and 4.
    If voltmeter reads .1-.2 volt, go to next step. If voltmeter does not
    read .1-.2 volt, test using new MAF sensor.

    9) Check for air leakage in intake and exhaust system. Repair
    as necessary. Check fuel and residual pressure. Repair as necessary.
    If no air leakage and fuel and residual pressure are okay, go to next
    step.

    10) Remove hose leading to intake manifold from EVAP valve.
    Connect vacuum pump to EVAP valve coupling. If vacuum gauge does not
    show stable vacuum, repair as necessary. If vacuum gauge does show
    stable vacuum, go to next step. Check engine oil and fill as
    necessary.

    11) Start engine and run at idle a few minutes. Using Volvo
    Scan Tool (998-8686), read off value on SHORT TERM FUEL TRIM and note
    value. Disconnect and plug crankcase ventilation. Read off value of
    short term fuel trim once again. If value is more or less unchanged,
    go to next step. If value rises, engine oil is diluted with fuel.
    Repair as necessary.

    12) Connect breakout box to ECM connector and check grounds.
    Connect ECM. Check all signals to and from ECM. Repair as necessary.







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