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OD2000
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My 2000 Volvo v40's check engine light flashes, and it stall a bit while on the highway at about 50 mph. Once I let my foot of the gas peddle the flashing check engine light turns off, and the vehicle stops stalling. I recently gave it a tune up because the check engine had come on while in parking. Any idea of what could be going on. I want to have an idea before I take it back to the mechanic.
Mar 26, 2007 at 11:31 AM
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There is a problem with the emission system. Damage is being done to the converter driving it when the light flashes.
Mar 26, 2007 at 12:04 PM
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[quote:953af3601b="od2000"]My 2000 Volvo v40's (1.9L Turbo) check engine light flashes, and it stall a bit while on the highway at about 50 mph. Once I let my foot of the gas peddle the flashing check engine light turns off, and the vehicle stops stalling. I recently gave it a tune up because the check engine had come on while in parking. Any idea of what could be going on. I want to have an idea before I take it back to the mechanic.[/quote:953af3601b]
Mar 26, 2007 at 12:59 PM
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