1991 Volvo 240 Consumer Discussions

Volvo 240 Wagons

• 1991 Volvo 240 Air Mass Meter and Fuel Injection System

  Written by: mossmoss24 on Jan 29, 2009 10:16:05 AM

  Does anyone know a good online resource that has tables that would help me figure out what series Fuel Injection system I have and what the resistance should be across all the leads of my Air Mass Meter? My Haynes guide is rather cryptic on the whole issue. I've been stalling at red lights... if anyone has any tips they would be much appreciated!

• Re: 1991 Volvo 240 With EGR valve Running 2 Rich [bolvo]

  Written by: galgo on Jul 22, 2008 7:03:40 PM

  Bolvo: No, she isn't evil. Just can't speak. Nobody has actually found the problem yet. Check the Hall Sensor in the distributor and the Oxygen sensor mounted on the exhaust pipe just behind and below the engine. The Hall Sensor, if incorrectly operating, can give erratic ignition behavior. If the O2 sensor is in poor condition, it can provide very poor gas mileage because it tricks the engine into thinking it ... Read More

• 1991 Volvo 240 With EGR valve Running 2 Rich

  Written by: bolvo on Jul 6, 2008 7:28:31 AM

  it's incredible.. . this thing I used to love now I hate and can't get it fixed. . . $1,200 worth of repairs from basic to major repair.. . it just wont work "like it used 2".. Please help.. I've checked everything. . . but this car has 2 personalities... and when the mechanic gets the one where the car is "Temporarily Fine" he calls me and tells me: "it's finally ... Read More

• Re: "classic 240? [fdebrag]

  Written by: michaeltdyer on Jun 18, 2007 11:05:44 AM

  The Volvo 240 Classic was a special edition of the 240. Only 1,600 were produced in April and May of 1993, half wagons and half sedans; fully equipped interior, body-matched painted grilles and side mirrors, special 14" alloy wheels, "Classic" badges on hatch/decklid, production-number plaque in dash, and special paint colors — ruby red or metallic dark teal green. There are also, however, some classics without all this equipment. Some 1992 ... Read More

• where is the 240 sedan FORUM !?*

  Written by: bolvo on Jun 30, 2008 10:37:22 PM

  I own a 1991 Volvo 240 sedan (with EGR Valve) Please guide me to the correct FORUM.. .. please e-mail me the way to that link @ obandojaime@sbcglobal.net

• Re: 1991 Volvo 240 Wagon Starting Problems [caliberchic]

  Written by: drifter28 on Mar 4, 2008 6:32:27 AM

  Check to see if you're getting spark. If so, check the fuel system. The fuel filter seem to get clogged easily, but at least it's easy to get to. (big canistor on the firewall, right hand side.) Same thing to my Volvo 240, I checked the Fuel Pump then change Volvo 240 fuel injectors. And also have a check up in your Electrical System.

• Re: 1991 Volvo 240 Wagon Starting Problems [tefftr]

  Written by: caliberchic on Jan 9, 2008 1:07:44 PM

  Glad it was a simple fix but sorry you wasted $200 on the other repair first.

• Re: 1991 Volvo 240 Wagon Starting Problems [tefftr]

  Written by: tefftr on Jan 9, 2008 11:03:57 AM

  An update on my random non-starting Volvo: I probably wasted about 200 dollars for a dual relay (the one with a white plastic cover, located under the passenger side dash, near the Jetronic computer) and associated labor. About a week after the relay replacement, my Volvo resumed it's start and no-start episodes. Long story short: Fifth fuse down from the top, a 16A fuse. A casual look revealed nothing, not blown ... Read More

• Re: 1991 Volvo 240 Wagon Starting Problems [tefftr]

  Written by: tefftr on Dec 10, 2007 8:37:23 AM

  I'll answer my own e-mail in hopes this will help someone else. I had a Volvo specialist look at and correct this problem: The solution was a dual electro-mechanical relay module, located under the passenger side, near the Bosch computer unit, on the right. The module has a white cover, which can be pulled off. Inside are two electra-mechanical relays. One relay controls the fuel pump and the other sends a ... Read More

• 1991 Volvo 240 Wagon Starting Problems

  Written by: tefftr on Oct 12, 2007 8:38:12 AM

  1991 Volvo wagon w/196,000 mi. won't start. A mechanic friend traced it to electrical impulses (or lack of) to the fuel injector, by connecting a Bosch node to one of the electrical injectors contacts, with no signs of life. This was reinforced by spraying ether into the air intake, causing the engine to briefly run. There is sufficient gas reaching the injectors. Question:is there a relay between this car's computer unit ... Read More

• 1991 Volvo 240 wagon, no fire!

  Written by: desssa on Oct 9, 2006 8:03:08 PM

  My Volvo has been giving me a little trouble by not starting every now and then. 3 weeks ago, I started it, drove about 500 feet and she quit. Can't figure out what is wrong. Any ideas? Manual said to check the fuse on the left wheel housing by the coil. Can't find the fuse. Anybody know where it is? Please help. Desssa