760 Stalling

Discussion in 'Volvo 760' started by Shane, Aug 2, 2003.

  1. Shane

    Shane Guest

    Hi,
    my '89 760GLE has developed a stalling problem
    its a super-pain, whenever the revs get too low (when I quickly take my foot
    off the accelerator pedal, slam the barke, drive slow up hill, sit idle in
    traffic for ages, etc...)
    instead of keeping the revs high enough to keep the car running, the car
    will just stop.
    what could be the most common cause of something like this?

    Your replies greatly appreciated.
    Shane.
     
    Shane, Aug 2, 2003
    #1
  2. Shane,

    I think there is something wrong with your fuel-filter. I think it is
    clogged.
    Have your car inspected. How long is this ago?
    My Volvo 760, 1990, was inspected by a Volvo garage and everything is much
    better now, the car is just like new. It is driving much and much better.
    Although there are some little things which are difficult/expensive to
    repair.
    Yours sincerely,

    Gijs van Herpen
     
    Gijs van Herpen, Aug 3, 2003
    #2
  3. Shane

    Mike F Guest

    The throttle body gets gummed up, so enough air doesn't bypass the
    throttle plate at idle and the car stalls. Try removing and cleaning
    the throttle body. While you're doing that, clean out the air passage
    in the idle speed motor.
    There are good instructions at:
    http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-9...rPerformanceIdleSurgeandHuntDirtyThrottleBody
     
    Mike F, Aug 5, 2003
    #3
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