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.

My 1995 has a very shaky idle and won't accelerate as expected

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 10, 2013 | 10:00 PM
  #1  
xingchow's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default My 1995 has a very shaky idle and won't accelerate as expected

Whole story: my 1995 non-turbo 850 wouldn't start the other day. I replaced my fuel pump and found that it would start up.
But after it started up, its idle was very weak and it shuddered when the throttle is pressed. When in gear and driving, it will drive haltingly for 2 mins then lose power in spite of the gas being pressed.
What is going on? Is this a spark plug/ cylinder issue? Ideas ?
Thanks !
 
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2013 | 02:30 AM
  #2  
scutyde's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Berlin, Germany
Default

Is the Check Engine light on? If so please read the codes first it will narrow the problem(s).
 
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2013 | 08:10 AM
  #3  
boxpin's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,702
Likes: 1
From: Rocklin, Ca
Default

You probably should be looking at getting the fuel pressure at the rail tested and possibly a compression test.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TN240Volvo
Volvo 240, 740 & 940
2
Dec 22, 2014 09:06 AM
amebb
1998-2000 model year V70
0
Oct 20, 2012 05:51 AM
Inga
Volvo S60 & V60
4
Jan 26, 2012 01:46 PM
slageld
Volvo 240, 740 & 940
6
Mar 23, 2008 08:14 PM
MaT3ka0rA
Volvo 240, 740 & 940
2
Jul 27, 2007 04:55 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:16 PM.