# Problems with 1990 Volvo 240DL **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** heating, stall, volvo\ **Created:** [May 30, 2007, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-1990-volvo-240dl/81 "2007-05-30T23:12:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![farken1022](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b9e5f3/32.png) [@farken1022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farken1022)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-1990-volvo-240dl/81/1 "2007-05-30T23:12:04Z")
I have a couple of problems with an old Volvo. First, the heat won’t shut off. I can turn off the fan, but I can’t turn off the heat, any ideas? Second, the car stalls with no warning. I’ll be sitting at a light or stop sign and it dies. No sputtering or any other warning, it just dies. Then I have a terrible time getting it started again. I’ve killed the battery trying to get it started. If I let it sit for an extended period of time, it starts with no problem, then it dies within 20 miles or so. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2007, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-1990-volvo-240dl/81/2 "2007-05-31T14:32:31Z")
There is a complicated looking mechanical valve that controls the flow of water/coolant into the heater core inside the car. If this valve is stuck open then the air in the car will stay hot. Here is a photo of the valve: [http://198.208.187.182/internet/PartImage.jsp?mfgname=ACDELCO&prodlinecd=15&acpartnbr=15-50264](http://198.208.187.182/internet/PartImage.jsp?mfgname=ACDELCO&prodlinecd=15&acpartnbr=15-50264) ([RockAuto.com](http://RockAuto.com) Volvo heat & AC section) Assuming the valve is easy to see, have someone work the temperature control inside the car while you watch the valve to see if it moves. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2007, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-1990-volvo-240dl/81/3 "2007-06-01T17:09:19Z")
My '88 240 DL had the same quitting issue after my sister bought it from me. I believe we finally figured out it was a relay issue. We tried replacing the intank fuel pump first because it was making noise but it seems the relay solved the problem.