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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Default 2001 s40 doesnt stay running?

i got a 2001 s40 that doesnt start. if i put the gas to the floor it starts but it runs rough. i let off the gas and it dies. i dont now much about volvos so any help would be nice.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Is the check engine light on?

This could be a few different things...you'd want to probably get the car looked at, to at least give you an idea of what the problem(s) is/are.


Fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter, blocked exhaust, poor intake breathing, idle stabilization...
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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how many miles are on the car? When was the last tune up? A little more details...
 
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