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'96 850 T Trailer-hitching

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ernie143
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Year and Model: 1996 850 Turbo
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'96 850 T Trailer-hitching

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I have a code P0103 (mass or volume air flow, A circuit high) and at speed, I sometimes experience a jerking sensation. It lasts for a second or two then goes away. Anyone have any clue what's going on? It seems to be more prevalent when the ambient temperature is above 70 degrees F. TIA!
Ernie Shack
AZ VSA Chapter President
'66 1800S, '96 850 Platinum Turbo Sedan, '98 S90

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What is the history on your ignition parts...time and miles?

Coil.
Wires
Plugs
Distributor cap
Rotor

Open up,the distributor and look for oil/moisture

Pull the plugs and evaluate each cylinder. Compression test any cylinder test looks funky
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So what is with this title.
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ernie143
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Year and Model: 1996 850 Turbo
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Thanks, abscate! I'll do as you've posted!
Ernie Shack
AZ VSA Chapter President
'66 1800S, '96 850 Platinum Turbo Sedan, '98 S90

ernie143
Posts: 13
Joined: 16 May 2012
Year and Model: 1996 850 Turbo
Location: Phoenix

Post by ernie143 »

Believe, I found the answer! Replaced O2 sensor #1 and cleaned MAP.
Ernie Shack
AZ VSA Chapter President
'66 1800S, '96 850 Platinum Turbo Sedan, '98 S90

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