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89 240 problems - (2) Related? 200

My 89 240 wagon has been acting strange of late - after stalling and not re-starting in October, my Volvo specialist mechanic replaced the o2 sensor & ignition sensor. Fine, until a couple of weeks ago, when the car would stall, but restart, stall restart in a few minutes, etc. (check engine light now on) I've moved about 250 miles from my previous mechanic; new guy codes mass air flow sensor but nothing wrong w/ it, traces problem to a bad ground to in harness, telling main computer to shut down the injectors. Cleaned it up, no problemo driving 25 miles home, nor any problems on a short trip the next day - BUT - (theres always a but) NOW the car starts and runs fine for about 45 seconds to a minute, shuts down, won't re-start 'til the next day, when it starts, runs fine for 45 seconds, etc. The red "battery" icon is lit now as well. Did my alternator decide to crap out right after the other repair, or should I be looking at the computer itself (or maybe the wiring again? Any thoughts, anyone?








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    89 240 problems - (2) Related? 200

    Maybe a little corrosion in the fuse bank?








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      89 240 problems - (2) Related? 200

      Thanks to both replies - I disconnected the battery, the removed & cleaned all the connections, from the battery posts to the alternator grounds & connections. Car appears to be running fine; can't get the (battery icon) warning light too re-appear. This is my first Volvo; bought it from a neighbor who had it maintained well by either the dealer or later a Volvo lover who bought & sold used Volvos, as well as working on them. I'm learning a lot from reading the various posts here; great site. Thanks again.








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    89 240 problems - (2) Related? 200

    The wiring is biodegradeable, especially the alt. wire, where it runs under the engine at the front. I had a gloriously awful experience, with wiring in my '84 - 245. End up replacing a whole bunch.







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