Why is my car randomly cutting out?
Car engines quit because of a variety if issues around air flow, fuel or mechanics. A fuel mixture that isn’t rich enough (this is usually the cause of cold stalling and intermittent stalling) A faulty fuel pump, alternator or EGR valve. A dead battery.
Will a bad transmission cause your car to cut off?
Reason 5: Transmission Problems An automatic transmission can also cause a car to stall, but that’s a much bigger problem. If the torque converter isn’t engaging and disengaging correctly, or if the automatic transmission fluid is old or leaking, the transmission could slip and cause your car to stall.
What kind of problems does the Volvo 960 have?
[Editor: 960/90 series cars suffer from numerous wiring and electrical troubles, all explained in the 960 section Emission Control Problems (High HC, CO, NOx): Emission Control Problems: High HC, CO or NOx Abbreviations: AMM = Air Mass Meter ECT = Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
Why does my Volvo engine cut out at speed?
Hunting Idle; Faulty TPS or ECT High Idle at Startup: TPS Failure Idle Surge, High Idle, Poor Idle: Vacuum Leak Slight Backfiring While Coasting; TPS Mis-adjusted Symptoms Related to Electrical Malfunctions: Sudden Cut-Out While Driving; Electrical Causes Engine Cuts Out at Speed: Ignition Power Stage Failure
How long does intermittent a / C last in a Volvo?
However, if the clutch has worn down a significant amount, it will have a hard time reengaging once the friction contact surface becomes hot. When the AC first begins intermittent failure, it may function properly for as long as 30 minutes before cutting off. But as the clutch wears further down, this time span decreases.
What are the symptoms of a Volvo B6304 engine?
Symptoms for B6304 engines used in the Volvo 960/90 series cars with Bosch Motronic are covered in a separate 960 file. Diesel symptoms are covered in the diesel file. Some notes relate to carburetted cars: they are identified as such. General Symptoms and B2XX Series Engines: Don’t Panic: Diagnose First Before Concluding the Worst! Idle Problems: