2001 Volvo S40 "low idle" Questions

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low. I added coolant. Car drives better but is still idle rough. No apparent Leaks. I had a similar experience. Finally the car started overheating. Turned out the thermostat went bad and the radiator

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...idle when i first start it. I have to keep my foot on the accelerator otherwise the RPM's drop to low and the motor stalls. I had a local Volvo dealer run a diagnostic (about $100 varies by shop). ...

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amp; 172...when idling the car sometimes dies... Code P0107: 'Manifold/Barometric Pressure Circuit, Low input' P0172: 'Fuel Trim, System Too Rich (Bank 1) ' No wonder it dies

...it starts but idles erractically.extremely sluggish to accellerate.once on top end speed,its ok but low end acceleration is a problem.sometimes backfires.any suggessions?Thanks sounds like the timing ...

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...low fuel pressure. i want to verify. P2187 System Too Lean at Idle (Bank 1) Check the MAF. this could be the reason for the O2 reading lean. if the MAF is ok and, the sensor is not damaged, replace ...

...idle its fine. Oil used is Mobil 1 5W/50. New Oil pressure switch installed and ECM update(due to potential low revs casuing light to come on) for MY2005 chassis number did not fix it. Cleaned ...

...is idling in drive. Also after driving for few a minutes steering becomes stiffer and there is a low humming noise, sounds like it's coming from the right hand side in the engine bay of my volvo ...

...until the next time i start my car again. Also the idling has been crazy lately, it will drop real low and the car will start shaking then it will just kick back up then it will do it again.  ...

...idle, next turn the blower motor speed on low, switch the temperature control from warm to cold while your ear is close to the vents. You should hear the door move inside the heater box as it swings ...

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low oil pressure on a 1998 VOLVO WG64T only on 550 rpm is idle to low? Im not a volvo expert but i would think the idle should be closer to 800-900 RPM. But look into it before taking my advise.

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