oh ya btw i just bought this car from a privite seller so im not sure if it has done it before

I have a 1996 850 Volvo, its in good cond and i just had the battery replaced. and the altinator checked(sp?) but it runs fine, starts fine but every once in awhile (usually after i leave it setting for an extended period of time) it dies. it wont start or anything, it wont turn over, the power door...

does the rpm, or revs up in Neutral when you accelerate?

thank you all for the reply, it was just the mast and i replaced it and now its in perfect condition

i recently just got a '96 850 and im very pleased with it, except the antenna. When you turn the power on and off on the radio you hear the motor of the power antenna but it doesnt move (btw its stuck in the UP position) what do you guys think i should do?