Thank you. I'm new to volvo and I had just put the muzzle of the shot gun in my mouth and pinned a threatening suicide letter to volvo engineers when I found your video, my 240 runs fine now.... gonna do the iac next so I'm keeping the 12g handy :)
You're hilarious. I hate the camera works because I'm nauseous but I love the hack, and I'm able to understand how to do it. I like the swearing because it's true to life.
i'm still to figure out why my 240 won't start after a short ride or standing in the sun when it's warm. hopefully this will solve it. thanks for the video mate
@@westleyworley1731 thanks to you I was able to swap the ECT after putting it off for over a year.. the job took 5 hours though. 10 minutes to take out the old one and put in the new one and get everything buttoned back up.. 4 hours and 50 minutes to find my deep well 19mm, a wobbly bit, and extension. The bad news is that the old one tests fine on the multimeter now that I have it out of the car lol 🧐🙄
As sketchy as things are , it's sort of mandatory to check the new two prong coolant sensor ,19mm socket before installing. Use the new washer, ductile copper hardens with use. At room temp it reads infinity between the to male pieces of flat metal in the connector. Left in a pot of water that started to boil it read 220 ohms for me. Check your old sensor as well just in case the gremlins are in the wiring. On my pick and pull queen there was a second coolant sensor with one wire 17mm socket too. Reads infinity at room temp, 200 ohms after being pulled out of a pot of boiling water. one more sensor in the area is a knock sensor 1 1/8'' socket. Do not break the knock sensor, they are unattainable. Thanks for getting me off my rear and off to the rodeo. And do remove the bracket that connects the edge of the intake manifold with the block and supports the fuel pressure regulator. 3 bolts with a 12mm head, makes it all so much easier to get to.
I ALWAYS make sure my lower back is about to spasm when I work on my 240! Great video, thank you! I have a question, do you know if there is a sensor AND a sender on a 240? I already did my sender (and took several Ibu 800mg. afterward). Mine had one male spade on it. I have a '91 240, and it surges at idle. Everything I've found online says it's the sensor sending a signal that the motor is cold. It smells rich when it runs too, which makes me think this is it.
I believe the one I show how to replace in this video is the one that controls the air fuel mixture. I sold the car shortly after this video so I'm not too sure!
I wonder how long the ecu takes to adjust to new sensors ? I cleaned all the stuff out and sea foamed which I didn't get much white smoke have all new exhaust .. allll of it new and has every fault code suddenly !!
I wonder if this could be pulled off on a kjet model. Hopefully I never have to find out. The only sensor in question is the gauge one anyway, the one that fires up the "warm up valve" or whatever is easy to get to. Thankfully my gauge was fixed by replacing the thermostat, the old one was just opening too early, sensor is fine.
‘84 Volvo 240 Wagon with a serious cold start issue; when temps are at/below freezing. She cranks and cranks and may eventually start depending on just HOW cold it is. Once she fires I am golden and she runs and restarts smoothly. Have new fuel pumps and injector o rings. Next on list is either cold start injector and/or this sensor. Any advice on this scenario would be greatly appreciated. Also, when and if it does fire up, I’m smelling fuel.
Hey I had this same issue, My problem on my Volvo 740 1989 was the mass air flow sensor , needed to be replaced with one that was adjustable with a screw
Was your Volvo not starting before you replaced this coolant temp sensor? Or did this fix the problem? I have a 1991 that I just built a motor for, it ran great for a week but now just turns over like yours did and won’t start. I have fuel at the fuel rail , ignition, and the engines timed. Won’t fire. Coolant temp sensor?
It ran for about a week after getting the engine and everything tightened down, then one night came home about a half hour later went out to get a drink and the thing fired once for a second, died, and after that it’s just been cranking but no starts yet, I’ve replaced my crank position sensor and the other sensors that could cause the ecu to not get correct signals. I’m going to try a new ECT sensor and hope that I have similar results! Thanks for making this video!
I have 240 GL 1989 but it comes standard with pierburg carburettor however equipped with ECT sensor? Do you know the function of the ECT sensor for carburettor engine without ECU?
Westley Worley thanks...my temperature gauge always show 1/3 and never 1/2 when it has reached operation temperature...i think i need to replace the ect sensor...
Westley Worley you must be in the west or north because that engine looks new and clean .. I am in the gothic south and my engine is black black black ... all the oil and soot but hope my new Sensor brings my sexy brick back . Your video was Hella Helpful🎯
I got the sensor in now all my codes are showing fault codes...my rear differential sensor connector wires were bad . Replaced that now my speedometer don't work, new non and wheel sensor in as well.. car drives though Smmh
@@moonglow1158 If I remember correctly, there's a metal clip on the connector. I think you have to pull the metal clip off, then the connector comes off. Either that, or you have to push the metal clip inwards. Once you see it in person, you'll understand how it comes off.
Westley Worley it is hard to see bc my fuel injectors are in the way and I haven't got the tools yet to remove it . But Thanks I will see if I can finally get .
Changing those fuel pumps at the same time and the pcv parts and the intake manifold gasket spark plugs the o2 sensor annnnnd the exhaust kits as well .. might make the car run brand new . I will let you know ✅
For the love of god, where the H to I find one of these swivel sockets??? No luck at the hardware store, or even online. I found one at the auto parts store, but the damn socket wasn't deep enough to make it around the sensor!
you know what .. i just did mine last week on my 740.. the whole switching sensors took 5 minutes.. waiting for the engine to not be flooded took a little longer. lol .
Westley Worley today the sensor is now replaced ! Still changing out the pcv parts and heavy duty cleaning of the ie control valve intake and throttle body intake . Should have it cranked up Monday . Will add sea-foam 1/3 to gas tank 1/3 to oil cap entry , and 1/3 to the brake booster hose . Then I will ride all that white smoke out!
@@westleyworley1731 totally helped! I didn’t want to remove the intake manifold but I’m having a cold start issue and if the CTS doesn’t fix it I’ll have to do more digging. ::crosses fingers::
We just got it out it was so worn it was pitiful ! Got the new one in . Buttt now replacing pcv hoses and the drain hose cracked off so not sure bc the new one can't go in bc the other one is stuck as you say "dick tight" lol
I should have taken some Dramamine before watching this. You should have had a friend hold your light or your camera, or both. Your back was on fire and my stomach is upside down. Good intentions and very poor presentation.
Dude, you save me a ton with this video. I did this job last night and successfully fixed my no-start issue. Thanks again!
Happy to help!
Was the replacement part genuine Volvo or Aftermarket?
Bosch OEM
i always make sure my lower back is on fire, definitely a key component to the repair
Oh yes lol. It's mandatory
Thank you. I'm new to volvo and I had just put the muzzle of the shot gun in my mouth and pinned a threatening suicide letter to volvo engineers when I found your video, my 240 runs fine now.... gonna do the iac next so I'm keeping the 12g handy :)
Glad I could help!
dude your engine bay is so clean . i just recently got my 93 240 sedan i love it hopefully it'll be clean like this one day
oh and thanks for the vid
Thanks! Happy to help!
Thank you, perfect viewing before a trip to the pick and pull.
Wonderful! Happy to help!
Ok got er done today. Seemed iffy for a minute but knew I did it right coz my back was all lit up.
Hey man what’s the name of the sensor with the black cap next to the temperature sensor? Mine is broken and don’t know the name of it
Hey! Im really not sure. I haven't been in front of a redblock volvo since 2017!
Knock sensor
@@jsegura525 thanks man!!
"Your little pinchers here" has now entered my vernacular
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Happy to help!
You're hilarious. I hate the camera works because I'm nauseous but I love the hack, and I'm able to understand how to do it. I like the swearing because it's true to life.
I took Gravol before watching this video and it helped! The Gravol, I mean! lol
i'm still to figure out why my 240 won't start after a short ride or standing in the sun when it's warm. hopefully this will solve it. thanks for the video mate
Happy to help!
Bro.. you and i have the exact same vocabulary while working on our vehicles 😭🤣
@@ThatinParticular Got to let the frustration out somehow!
@@westleyworley1731 thanks to you I was able to swap the ECT after putting it off for over a year.. the job took 5 hours though.
10 minutes to take out the old one and put in the new one and get everything buttoned back up..
4 hours and 50 minutes to find my deep well 19mm, a wobbly bit, and extension.
The bad news is that the old one tests fine on the multimeter now that I have it out of the car lol 🧐🙄
The “egr” you mentioned is actually the idle air control valve.
Hahahahah! too good ! yes they can be oh so just out of reach , About to put one in tonight with my son on his sedan . We have 3 240's .
Great video, thank you. Your commentary had me rolling a few times. Hilarious.
Happy to help! I'm glad this video is still getting used!
As sketchy as things are , it's sort of mandatory to check the new two prong coolant sensor ,19mm socket before installing. Use the new washer, ductile copper hardens with use. At room temp it reads infinity between the to male pieces of flat metal in the connector. Left in a pot of water that started to boil it read 220 ohms for me. Check your old sensor as well just in case the gremlins are in the wiring. On my pick and pull queen there was a second coolant sensor with one wire 17mm socket too. Reads infinity at room temp, 200 ohms after being pulled out of a pot of boiling water.
one more sensor in the area is a knock sensor 1 1/8'' socket. Do not break the knock sensor, they are unattainable. Thanks for getting me off my rear and off to the rodeo. And do remove the bracket that connects the edge of the intake manifold with the block and supports the fuel pressure regulator. 3 bolts with a 12mm head, makes it all so much easier to get to.
I ALWAYS make sure my lower back is about to spasm when I work on my 240! Great video, thank you! I have a question, do you know if there is a sensor AND a sender on a 240? I already did my sender (and took several Ibu 800mg. afterward). Mine had one male spade on it. I have a '91 240, and it surges at idle. Everything I've found online says it's the sensor sending a signal that the motor is cold. It smells rich when it runs too, which makes me think this is it.
I believe the one I show how to replace in this video is the one that controls the air fuel mixture. I sold the car shortly after this video so I'm not too sure!
@@westleyworley1731 You sold the car, huh? Wise move! lol
@@bobjohnson1587 😂 I needed something with working AC!
@@westleyworley1731 That's your story and you're sticking to it, huh? lol
I wonder how long the ecu takes to adjust to new sensors ? I cleaned all the stuff out and sea foamed which I didn't get much white smoke have all new exhaust .. allll of it new and has every fault code suddenly !!
Quick question, so did the car end up running after that or??
Yeah, it did.
I wonder if this could be pulled off on a kjet model. Hopefully I never have to find out. The only sensor in question is the gauge one anyway, the one that fires up the "warm up valve" or whatever is easy to get to. Thankfully my gauge was fixed by replacing the thermostat, the old one was just opening too early, sensor is fine.
Thank you! I think this will help me for my 95 940
Absolutely! Glad I could help!
@@westleyworley1731 do you still drive this car by any chance
@@vincentbryan1962 I do not. I actually traded it for something else shortly after this video
‘84 Volvo 240 Wagon with a serious cold start issue; when temps are at/below freezing. She cranks and cranks and may eventually start depending on just HOW cold it is. Once she fires I am golden and she runs and restarts smoothly. Have new fuel pumps and injector o rings. Next on list is either cold start injector and/or this sensor. Any advice on this scenario would be greatly appreciated. Also, when and if it does fire up, I’m smelling fuel.
Hey I had this same issue, My problem on my Volvo 740 1989 was the mass air flow sensor , needed to be replaced with one that was adjustable with a screw
Good man. Thanks for the tip on the coolant vacuum.
Happy to help! Didn't expect this video to get as much attention as It has but I'm glad it's helping people.
Was your Volvo not starting before you replaced this coolant temp sensor? Or did this fix the problem? I have a 1991 that I just built a motor for, it ran great for a week but now just turns over like yours did and won’t start. I have fuel at the fuel rail , ignition, and the engines timed. Won’t fire. Coolant temp sensor?
MOOSE! Yup!! It would only run if I kept giving it throttle for a few minutes. Does yours not run at all?
It ran for about a week after getting the engine and everything tightened down, then one night came home about a half hour later went out to get a drink and the thing fired once for a second, died, and after that it’s just been cranking but no starts yet, I’ve replaced my crank position sensor and the other sensors that could cause the ecu to not get correct signals. I’m going to try a new ECT sensor and hope that I have similar results! Thanks for making this video!
MOOSE! Did the ect end up fixing the problem ?
I have 240 GL 1989 but it comes standard with pierburg carburettor however equipped with ECT sensor? Do you know the function of the ECT sensor for carburettor engine without ECU?
I would assume the ECT for the carb version just runs the temp gauge. Idk.
Westley Worley thanks...my temperature gauge always show 1/3 and never 1/2 when it has reached operation temperature...i think i need to replace the ect sensor...
I'm not sure where you're at but around here it's illegal to work on your car without a Beer.
Sooo your car cranks up fine and idles good now ?
I no longer have that car, but yeah that fixed the problem!
Westley Worley thanks for the speedy response . I will be getting my Hella ECT sensor from Fcpeuro soon . I will try post a video !
Westley Worley you must be in the west or north because that engine looks new and clean .. I am in the gothic south and my engine is black black black ... all the oil and soot but hope my new Sensor brings my sexy brick back . Your video was Hella Helpful🎯
@@moonglow1158 Glad it helped you.
I'm live in GA. So yep, south lol.
Westley Worley I am in Memphis, Ms ..
I got the sensor in now all my codes are showing fault codes...my rear differential sensor connector wires were bad . Replaced that now my speedometer don't work, new non and wheel sensor in as well.. car drives though Smmh
Sounds just like me when I’m working on my projects 💀
Was the part genuine Volvo or Aftermarket?
If I recall correctly, It was aftermarket from Oriellys.
Great video man
Thanks!
This is amazing
finally some good youtube
What did this fix?
I replaced mine and the one I took out, looked like it was fairly new, and I still have no reading on the dash.
I believe your issue is with the other temp sensor. IIRC, there are two sensors. One for the gauge, one for the ECU.
Can you tell me the exact tools with exact measurements needed to remove this ? I have to go buy them and do it myself
I don't remember right off hand but I mention all of it in the video
Westley Worley to pull the connector off can you pull straight back ?
@@moonglow1158 If I remember correctly, there's a metal clip on the connector. I think you have to pull the metal clip off, then the connector comes off. Either that, or you have to push the metal clip inwards. Once you see it in person, you'll understand how it comes off.
Westley Worley it is hard to see bc my fuel injectors are in the way and I haven't got the tools yet to remove it . But Thanks I will see if I can finally get .
Westley Worley what kind of car do you drive now ?
Changing those fuel pumps at the same time and the pcv parts and the intake manifold gasket spark plugs the o2 sensor annnnnd the exhaust kits as well .. might make the car run brand new . I will let you know ✅
For the love of god, where the H to I find one of these swivel sockets??? No luck at the hardware store, or even online. I found one at the auto parts store, but the damn socket wasn't deep enough to make it around the sensor!
Check harbor freight?
you know what .. i just did mine last week on my 740.. the whole switching sensors took 5 minutes.. waiting for the engine to not be flooded took a little longer. lol .
Yeah mine was the same way. I no longer have this car though :(
Westley Worley today the sensor is now replaced ! Still changing out the pcv parts and heavy duty cleaning of the ie control valve intake and throttle body intake . Should have it cranked up Monday . Will add sea-foam 1/3 to gas tank 1/3 to oil cap entry , and 1/3 to the brake booster hose . Then I will ride all that white smoke out!
What year is your 240 in this video?
1992 :P
Thanks! What does the :P stand for? Mine is a California 1991. Is yours a California car? I might have more smog stuff under there.
It's a 1992! Sorry the :P is just a emoji!
the P stands for Pussymagnet
I wish he camera were a little steadier, hard to see things. Otherwise thanks good to know I can bypw removing the intake manifold
Apologies for that! At the time I just wanted to knock out a quick video with little effort!
Glad it helped you though!
@@westleyworley1731 totally helped! I didn’t want to remove the intake manifold but I’m having a cold start issue and if the CTS doesn’t fix it I’ll have to do more digging. ::crosses fingers::
Nice
you sound like the surevilance camera man/ vagrant holiday guy
Not familiar with that guy?
@@westleyworley1731 th-cam.com/users/VagrantHoliday
We just got it out it was so worn it was pitiful ! Got the new one in . Buttt now replacing pcv hoses and the drain hose cracked off so not sure bc the new one can't go in bc the other one is stuck as you say "dick tight" lol
I should have taken some Dramamine before watching this. You should have had a friend hold your light or your camera, or both. Your back was on fire and my stomach is upside down. Good intentions and very poor presentation.
Pretty shaky video lad?
Give me a headache watching.
Sorry bud!
Taking Gravol before watching can help!