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Report: Driveability Issues Due to Failed Mass Air Flow Sensor

Volvo 240 Problem
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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Engine Affected: 2.3L 4 Cylinder

Average Mileage: 125,000 mi (105,000 mi - 145,000 mi)

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Engine drivability problems can be caused by a failing mass air flow sensor.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 1991 Volvo 240, 2.3L 4 Cylinder, 145,000 mi

    poor performance/gas milage. Installed rebuilt mass airflow sensor. It failed very soon after.Bought new. Very easy to install.

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 1990 Volvo 240, 2.3L 4 Cylinder, 105,000 mi

    car backfires, wont start. replaced air mass sensor. works fine now

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