mark244turbo
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I recently bought a '87 volvo 240 with LH2.2 and chrysler ignition.
It idles smoothly, it runs smoothly and then all of a sudden the engine dies while driving.
While freewheeling i am looking for a safe place to park the car without blocking the traffic.
Then i have my usual routine:
Turn a few fuses in the fusebox (especially 4 and 6)
Wiggle with the plug leads, press on the rotor cap, wiggle with the contacts on the ignition coil.
Jump back in the car and it's good for another 30 miles.
I have replaced the plug leads, rotorcap, rotor and spark plugs.
I have replaced all the old fuses in the fuse box.
But the occasional dying isn't cured yet.
Other suspects:
- 25A fuse near coil (checked)
- Fuel pump relay (not yet checked)
- Hall-sensor (connector and wiring is in decent shape)
- in-tank pump and in-tank fuel filter.
What else may cause this sudden death engine problem?
Brick15: Clogged fuel filter, fuel pump or mass airflow sensor
Speedn..j: Look for spark after it dies (migth be difficult to hold the plug leads while cranking, when you are stranded alone, otherwise good suggestion).
Kjets On a Plane: Did you shim the pins on the plug of the Chrysler box?
Khrrck: Loose connection on the distriubutor hall sensor plug harness (checked the connector and cable and both seem to be in good condition).
Khrrck: Wiggle all the connectors and cables until the engine dies (I will try that!!)
DrHutch: Battery cables with cracks. (checked, no cracks, but battery cable was not fixed tightely)
Next problem: Slight stumble with cold engine pulling away in first gear. Also slow engine respons when pressing the throttle. Car accelerates fine, but has slow engine respons.
It idles smoothly, it runs smoothly and then all of a sudden the engine dies while driving.
While freewheeling i am looking for a safe place to park the car without blocking the traffic.
Then i have my usual routine:
Turn a few fuses in the fusebox (especially 4 and 6)
Wiggle with the plug leads, press on the rotor cap, wiggle with the contacts on the ignition coil.
Jump back in the car and it's good for another 30 miles.
I have replaced the plug leads, rotorcap, rotor and spark plugs.
I have replaced all the old fuses in the fuse box.
But the occasional dying isn't cured yet.
Other suspects:
- 25A fuse near coil (checked)
- Fuel pump relay (not yet checked)
- Hall-sensor (connector and wiring is in decent shape)
- in-tank pump and in-tank fuel filter.
What else may cause this sudden death engine problem?
Brick15: Clogged fuel filter, fuel pump or mass airflow sensor
Speedn..j: Look for spark after it dies (migth be difficult to hold the plug leads while cranking, when you are stranded alone, otherwise good suggestion).
Kjets On a Plane: Did you shim the pins on the plug of the Chrysler box?
Khrrck: Loose connection on the distriubutor hall sensor plug harness (checked the connector and cable and both seem to be in good condition).
Khrrck: Wiggle all the connectors and cables until the engine dies (I will try that!!)
DrHutch: Battery cables with cracks. (checked, no cracks, but battery cable was not fixed tightely)
Next problem: Slight stumble with cold engine pulling away in first gear. Also slow engine respons when pressing the throttle. Car accelerates fine, but has slow engine respons.
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