I have a 1995 Volvo 960 which starts and runs but shut off, what could it be?

1995 VOLVO 960
164,500 MILES
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LORDSON
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I purchased the car from a person in my neighborhood which mentioned something about the Fuel regulator. I have a check engine light on the panel, the manual says this is related to emissions.
Dec 4, 2011 at 7:14 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Have it scanned for codes. And check the fuel pressure.
Dec 4, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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EVOLVE960
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the 95 will not be scanable it uses the early volvo diagnostic with pins, next to the front left strut , remove the cap labeled A and connect jumper to pin 2 turn the ignition on then press the button and count the flashes and give us those details it will flash codes in a 3 sequence 1-1-1=Ok everything leads to a code common one is 2-1-2 lamda ( o2 ) just make sure key is off when plugging and unplugging that jumper wire !

the other possibility is camshaft Position sensor or crank position sensor ...

let us know what you find
Oct 4, 2012 at 10:14 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Possible causes:
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel pump
Fuel pump relay
ASD relay
cam sensor
crank sensor
Oct 4, 2012 at 10:19 AM
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EVOLVE960
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also check too your system may use two fuel pumps .. there are a few 960s out there that use a high pressure low pressure set up ..
Oct 4, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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