Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Default 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

Help, THIS DOESNT HAPPEN IN COLD WEATHER. When you run the ac or defrost, when you come to a stop the car shuts off, and doesnt want to start back. could it be the Temperature Sensors ,AC relay(cant find anyone who sales them) or power stage. RUNs FINE WITHOUT THE AIR ON.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Default RE: 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

After that car stalls, if you shut off the AC or turn the defroster off, will it start back up again?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Default RE: 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

Could be the idle control/boost problem.

If you could specify the model year of your 850, we can better help you. I do not believe it is the relay that is causing the problem, but in case if you need one:

This is blower relay and I'm not sure if there is another relay to the A/C.
http://www.eeuroparts.com/productdet...&code=9363


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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Default RE: 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

1996 850T with 247398miles
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Default RE: 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

yes its starts back, sometimes rite away others it takes about a min.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Default RE: 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

I would visit an AutoZone if there is one near you and have them do a free OBD-II diagnostic. I would then post their findings on the OBD-II scanner. The OBD-II port should be located in front of the shifter, under the coin holder. If there is no AutoZone near you, other franchise parts shops may do the same service. I believe a dealer would charge $100+ just to read the codes[8D].

See if you can wait to receive a reply from Moderator Tech.


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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Default RE: 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

Since it starts back up again after it happens, I'm inclined to agree with JPN, that it is an idle control problem. Most (if not all cars) will automatically step up the idle a bit when the AC compressor kicks in to keep the engine from bogging down or stalling. As I'm sure you know, the AC compressor kicks on when the defroster turns on, so......

It would also be a good idea to see if any codes are stored just to give you more of an idea on where to start troubleshooting..

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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Default RE: 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

Sounds like the A/C compressor is getting ready to seize up.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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Default RE: 96 850 just quits when ac or deforst is on.

Tech, that is definitely something that could cause the problem, and is something I never thought of! How prone are the compressors to seizing up?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Not very but is very possible.
 
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