1998 Volvo S70 Car will not hold its idle when starting

1998 VOLVO S70
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VJOHNS2009
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Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Volvo S70 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 154000 miles

Care will not stay on when it starts. I can feel a hesitation and sputter when it does start. I have to keep it at a high idle to keep it running, even then once I stop, it will shut down. The check engine light now comes on.
Jan 7, 2010 at 3:30 PM
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