Inexplicable power loss

Fault in the ignition switch?

Dodgy ignition switch a la 850 / 70 series cars??

Tim..

Does the 960 suffer from the dreaded fuel relay problem? Mind you, 1995 sounds too young for that.

Stuart

Hello: I have a 1995 Volvo 960. Recently, while driving on the freeway at seventy mile per hour, all power ceased. The engine stopped. I was, however, able to restart the motor. I have not had the problem since. Does anyone know what could be the problem? What about cost to repair?

Dodgy ignition switch a la 850 / 70 series cars??

Tim..

Does the 960 suffer from the dreaded fuel relay problem? Mind you, 1995 sounds too young for that.

Stuart

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Hello: I have a 1995 Volvo 960. Recently, while driving on the freeway at seventy mile per hour, all power ceased. The engine stopped. I was, however, able to restart the motor. I have not had the problem since. Does anyone know what could be the problem? What about cost to repair? Fault in the ignition switch?

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I think it's possible that if the ignition switch was worn, and the keys moved a little, contact might be broken and the engine might stop.

I think I prefer the fuel pump relay option myself, but just guessing...

HTH,

AJ

Think about it. A break in the ignition switch contacts will cut the electrics and stop the car, otherwise how would you ever stop the engine!

whatever the problem, it sounds electrical...if it happins "in an instant".....get it to your local shop, have them test it...it will probabally be a couple of hundred bucks....whatever it is...be thankful there wasn't a "BIG ASS" truck right behind you...when your decided to stop moving.......probabally w/out any brake lights ;-(

How would that be a problem when the car is already running and traveling at 70 mph? Think about it. A break in the ignition switch contacts will cut the electrics and stop the car, otherwise how would you ever stop the engine!

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