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One thing I have found with a failed fuel pressure sensor is that the fuel pressure can get pretty high (say 60ish psi) at idle (since I can really only check at idle in the shop. I have found some that the sensor will "read" 40psi, but physically the pump is putting out 60. The ECM is just...

Definitely not a good idea to drive it very far until you figure out what's up though - could burn out the cat. ... As soon as i noticed this from following behind, we had pulled over. Before that, i was in front. I was tired of driving in my rear view so i told him to switch positions...glad i...

MAYDAY.... So...when following behind this Volvo...can see that it is RED HOT underneath...2nd picture is after stopping...still GLOWING!!! ... Catalytic converter clogged? Any quick fix?

Do you think any fuel additive would be beneficial?

Another question...when i ran the VIN, one thing it says is that The fuel type is PREMIUM and is REQUIRED... Is that true?

Have driven it over a hundred miles/2 hours.

Ok...i have some fault codes: ____ ______ _______ -________ ____ ____ So...so far... It has a hard time up hills...can only go like 40 in a 70 uphill... Sluggish when just starting out like its missing...

Question about the scan tool. Does it have to be the https://www.germanaudiotech.com/pages/volvo-vida-dice-software-download Or does any scan tool work? Im finding out there were some codes read.

So...afterall...it looks as if the problem was bad gas...lol. His brother "never had bad gas before" so he didnt know the effects of it. It was a quarter of a tank. They topped it off and thats when he "could smell it...smelled like vinegar" Its running good now. I will keep you posted...

Yes, his brother is extremely talented. I recall a story once that he put together an entire car that "came out of a box" in 2 weeks. He was down on himself that it took him 2 weeks. I told him that was nothing to get upset about...most people wouldnt be able to do it at all. Im not sure, but...

Thank you. I will let you know today.

For some reason, I couldnt ger it to open on my phone...but it will on my computer. Are you using a mobile device?

https://web.archive.org/web/20140625091646/http://volvowiringdiagrams.com/?dir=volvo/S60%20Wiring%20Diagrams

If you go to my thread, there us a link there...

Thank you for your quick response. The car has been sitting for about a year without being driven/started. It does start and it does drive, but "runs rough." His brother says there are some "brittle wires" and that "it would be easier to replace the entire harness than chasing each wire" he...

Hi and I apologize ahead of time if I fail to follow procedure and/or protocol. I also would like to share my appreciation for everyone willing to help. I respect your time and feel honored that you have patience and pray that you understand that I am genuine in seeking the knowledge that is...