'93 850 GLT Engine quitting

I have a new to me 93 850 GLT 5-speed and sometimes the engine will just cut out. No warning, no chugging, just off. After a minute or so, it will start again. I've found no pattern to when it's happening, sometimes once in 800 miles, then 5 times in one day. Always restarts after a bit.

What say you about this? No chugging makes me suspect electrical rather than fuel, but I could use a suggestion as to where to start. Is this car/engine known for a fault like this?

Thanks.

LA Davenport Dixon, IL

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L A Davenport
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My '93 had a similar problem several years ago. I found there was no power getting to the fuel pump. After a lot of research I found there is a fuel pump relay located in the fuse box (the one located just forward of the firewall, in front of the driver) that is behind the two rows of fuses. It was kind of difficult to get out, but the replacement definitely solved the problem. Check this possibility out. I have replaced various relays in my Volvos over the years. They can fail.

Best of luck to you.

Cheers, Randy Hass Pittsburgh, PA

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