I have been following the troubles of Beardog, thankful I don't have the same problems. My old and deceased 1979 245 had a similar problem that went with it to the grave. But I digress.

I have a 1987 240 in wonderful condition due to a lot of money spent by the previous two owners. When they finally gave up spending money, Ibought anAir Mass Sensor and drove it away.

So to my question. I know my car is fitted with a computer, but can I access the codes? I have seen nothing in my Haynes book. I know I will regret it if I don't find this out. I live in Australia where Volvo mechanics drive gold plated cars, or so it seems.

Regards

ginginboy

 

If the car has OBDI it the box will be mounted to the L/S strut tower under the hood.
For a description on what it looks like and how to pull codes check out the link.

http://www.troublecodes.net/Volvo/

 

Thanks for the help. The site you recommended also provided codes for my Ford.

My Volvo, however, is apparently too early for codes which start at 1989.

Many thanks

ginginboy

 

I think some 87's have the diag plug under the hood. I gues yours isn't there?
I thought the codes started in 1986.