1990 240 non start

Jun 16th, 2006, 16:45

Two days ago car suddenly wouldn't start - checked diagnostic - all 1-1-1 - checked fuses 4 & 6 - replaced fuse 4 - all OK
Today car wouldn't start again - checked diagnostic - this time got 1-3-1 (engine RPM signal missing) and 2-1-4 (speed sender signal missing or sender faulty)
As far as I can judge this is the crank position sensor - Is that correct ?
If so where is this located (Haynes doesn't say) ?
Any help would be much appreciated

Glen Morangie · Jun 16th, 2006, 20:43

The CPS is on the bellhousing I think, see here:

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Engi...stition_Sensor

chris m · Jun 16th, 2006, 21:18

The CPS can start to give trouble after 90k miles, but even in the tight space between engine and firewall I found it quite easy to change. You only get them from Volvo, if I remember right for around 30 pounds.

Cheers, Chris

Clifford Pope · Jun 18th, 2006, 07:01

The bolt can be rusted tight, and the housing the CPS sits in is very fragile. If you break it, it needs the gearbox off to replace. Advice is to soak in PlusGas the night before. That said, mine was loose!

Jun 18th, 2006, 09:33

Many thanks for replies and advice
For interest and info
I decided to remove the offending article ready for the replacement (mail order)
Before "attacking" the unit on the bellhousing I released(freed) the cable from its routing and disengaged the plug.
I noticed 2 things -
1) the cable had a cut lengthwise in the outer and first inner cable - obviously rubbing against the engine lifting eye I presume.
2) the plug had some minor corrosion on the female terminals.
I cleaned all connections, bound up the split(s)- reassembled and hey presto the engine ran perfectly.

Jun 16th, 2006, 16:45	#1
rossassocs Guest Location:	1990 240 non start Two days ago car suddenly wouldn't start - checked diagnostic - all 1-1-1 - checked fuses 4 & 6 - replaced fuse 4 - all OK Today car wouldn't start again - checked diagnostic - this time got 1-3-1 (engine RPM signal missing) and 2-1-4 (speed sender signal missing or sender faulty) As far as I can judge this is the crank position sensor - Is that correct ? If so where is this located (Haynes doesn't say) ? Any help would be much appreciated

Jun 18th, 2006, 09:33	#5
rossassocs Guest Location:	240 non start - Crankshaft sensor - follow up Many thanks for replies and advice For interest and info I decided to remove the offending article ready for the replacement (mail order) Before "attacking" the unit on the bellhousing I released(freed) the cable from its routing and disengaged the plug. I noticed 2 things - 1) the cable had a cut lengthwise in the outer and first inner cable - obviously rubbing against the engine lifting eye I presume. 2) the plug had some minor corrosion on the female terminals. I cleaned all connections, bound up the split(s)- reassembled and hey presto the engine ran perfectly.

Jun 16th, 2006, 20:43	#2
Glen Morangie Economy motorist Last Online: Aug 13th, 2022 07:48 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	The CPS is on the bellhousing I think, see here: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Engi...stition_Sensor

Jun 16th, 2006, 21:18	#3
chris m Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 16:39 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: York	The CPS can start to give trouble after 90k miles, but even in the tight space between engine and firewall I found it quite easy to change. You only get them from Volvo, if I remember right for around 30 pounds. Cheers, Chris

Jun 18th, 2006, 07:01	#4
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 12:45 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	The bolt can be rusted tight, and the housing the CPS sits in is very fragile. If you break it, it needs the gearbox off to replace. Advice is to soak in PlusGas the night before. That said, mine was loose!

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