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1999 Volvo V70 Question: Rough running and not enough power

 

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Gazzan, 2.4L 5 Cylinder, Glendale, CA, May 18, 2010, 17:38
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My V70 drives rough but the idel is ok, the check engine light is not on. It doesn't overheat. When in PARK I press the gas pedal it makes a rough (grrrrrrr)sound. When driving it makes the rough (grrrrrr) sound and doesn't accelarte as quickly as before from stop or while on the move. I have checked the spark plugs and they are ok. The ignition coil boot had a cut and I replaced it and no change. Can you help?

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    Visitor, May 19, 2010, 04:02

    Check the easy things first:
    -spark plugs
    -wires
    -cap and rotor *if DI ignition*
    -blocked or failing Catalytic Converter

    (after driving feel the exhaust before and after the cat, as well as the cat itsself. If the cat-back is a major heat difference than in front deem the converter a fail and replace)

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    Gazzan, May 25, 2010, 10:31
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    One of the ignition coils was bad. I have changed it and have changed the spark plugs. The rough grrr is gone, but I have a different problem now. The engine shuts off after driving for 5 minutes. I guess when it heats up then it shuts off. Any ideas?

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    Bret Bodas from RepairPal Test Shop, May 25, 2010, 13:10
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    Hi,
    I would check the codes anyway, some may be stored even if the light is off.
    The fuel pumps can fail on these, I would check the fuel pressure and power to the pump when it is shutting off.

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    Visitor, November 26, 2010, 10:31

    youg might have a bad fuel relay or your fuel pump might have abad seal or air filter might need replaced

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