Just had the same problem with my '97 850.The advice given to me was the Air mass sensor,really an easy thing to try,see my posting,'97 850 stalling.Good luck.

Thanks, that would apear to be it.I just removed the air mass sensor and voila! she fired right up!.Will probably order replacement online as locally they want around $250 -325(cdn) plus.Would a used one be wise?Thanks again.

Hi,my wifes 1997 850 glt wagon stalls right after she starts it.It appears to be running very rich as this happens.The car will start, but when you try to give it any gas it just stalls.I did notice that it has had a very ,veryslight rough idle recently as well.Could it be the oxygen sensor, or the ...