2000 Volvo S80 smell of gas

2000 VOLVO S80
115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAYSI1101
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when my car is running it leaves a strong smell of gasoline and when the car stops, when my foot is on the brake the car continues to excelerate.
Apr 27, 2009 at 5:34 PM
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JIS001
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Have it checked at VOLVO. If you have a problem with the electronic throttle control module it is covered by a 10year 200k mile warranty from the delivery date. And it looks like that warranty will expire soon.
May 4, 2009 at 12:40 AM
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