Will not stay running

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What we need to determine is if the engine is losing spark or fuel when it stalls. I suspect it is spark. Often times, a bad crankshaft position sensor will cause the engine to stall at idle like this. Take a look through these three links. They describe the sensor, symptoms, and how in general one is replaced.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

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If you have a live data scanner, plug it in and see if you lose the RPM signal when it begins to stall. If you do, replace the sensor.

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacement. The attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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2001 Volvo S60 T5 L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor, Replacing
Vehicle Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems Crankshaft Position Sensor Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor, Replacing
ENGINE SPEED (RPM) SENSOR, REPLACING
Replacing the engine speed (RPM) sensor

Removing the engine speed (RPM) sensor

pic 1

Remove
- the bracket on the cylinder block
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the wiring from the plastic hooks
- the sensor.

Installing the engine speed (RPM) sensor

pic 2

Install
- the sensor
- the wiring in the plastic hooks
Connect the connector.
- the bracket on the cylinder block

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Let me know.

Joe

Welcome back:

That's not good news. Tell me, have you tried checking for diagnostic trouble codes?

Joe

When you say it won't give codes, does the scanner connect and power up?

Welcome back:
It could deal with the immobilizer. A basic scanner won't necessarily read those codes. Is it a basic scanner you have?

Joe

Welcome back:

I have to agree with you. It sounds like you need something which can read more involved codes.

Joe

Hello, just to jump in. It sounds like an immobilizer issue to me. If you have another key then try that key to rule out a key issue please. If both keys do the same thing then most likely the antenna is bad around the the key tumbler. But an advance scan tool is needed to see if the CEM can authenticate the key code.