# Volvo Check Engine Light

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-check-engine-light/9231>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [January 10, 2008, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-check-engine-light/9231 "2008-01-10T02:44:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Stan4psi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Stan4psi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan4psi)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-check-engine-light/9231/1 "2008-01-10T02:44:13Z")

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I’m having hesitation problems with my 1998 Volvo S70. Had mass air flow sensor, relay, and turbo sensor replaced. Still have hesitation problems. Any help would be appreciated.

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-check-engine-light/9231/2 "2008-01-10T03:06:44Z")

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What error codes are coming up? Find out with a free scan at AutoZone or the like and post back the exact numerical results.

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-check-engine-light/9231/3 "2008-01-10T11:56:15Z")

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That CEL (check engine light) is just a kid in class waving her hand trying to get you attention because she has the answer. You need to have the codes read. Some places will read them for FREE. Try Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts. Get the exact code (like P0123) not just their translation into English and post it back here.

Regarding warning lights:

1. if the coolant temp light comes on, shut off the engine ASAP

2. if the oil warning light comes on, shut off the engine ASAP

3. if a FLASHING MIL/CEL comes on, shut off the engine ASAP

But if the MIL/CEL is not flashing, then it’s not an urgent indicator.