AboutRoger Patricio Expertise Can answer all Volvo car questions. European and Canada spec cars are different but I can try to help you.
Experience I am a Certified Volvo Tech at in Independent Volvo Repair shop. I grew up around Volvos and decided I wanted to do it professionally. I worked at the dealer for about a year then I went to work at an Independent shop which I have been with for 10 years.
Expert: Roger Patricio Date: 6/12/2008 Subject: 89 240 volvo
Question Hi I am a retired fireman that now owns a couple of 240's after watching these things fare well in some nasty collisions. I have an 89 240 sedan (automatic) that likes to stall and leave you stranded. When attempting to restart, acts like it wants to hit occasionally but will restart after it cools down. The in tank pump is fairly noisy as well. Not sure if I should suspect crank sensor (not sure about the yellow stripe issue either) or fuel pump. Can't the voltage be checked on the fuse panel to test the fuel pump? Any help appreciated Thanks for your efforts Great site!!
Answer Mike, can be a number of things. The first thing I would check is the fuel pump relay and fuse. It may be the ignition power stage as well. If you look at the fuel pump and it looks original then its probably on its last leg. There are other things to check but we can go there later on. Roger
