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850 Starts, stalls immediately

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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helms1991
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Year and Model: 850 1995
Location: Arkansas

850 Starts, stalls immediately

Post by helms1991 »

850 died will start run for a second.. If i continue to pump quickly will run very rough
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Post by jblackburn »

This sounds like more of the Mass Airflow sensor issue I had with my car. Have you tried unplugging the sensor (plug right after the airbox) and seeing if your car will run without it?
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bistrohenry
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Post by bistrohenry »

My MAF did not solve.
Turned out to be fuel pump relay.
Search site for details.
My 16 year old daughter's 1996 850 wagon is giving me new grey hairs to complement the space left by the hair that has fallen out....

I own a 1978 Saab GL as well.

bistrohenry
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Post by bistrohenry »

Here it is. Fuel pump relay.
My 16 year old daughter's 1996 850 wagon is giving me new grey hairs to complement the space left by the hair that has fallen out....

I own a 1978 Saab GL as well.

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