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by mhopkin
23 Jan 2008, 23:57
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Calgary Cold Weather Electrical Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

just took the battery into the shop to get it tested and well it started to charge, so i assumed my alternator was burned out, but within 5 minutes the battery began to smoke and in the end would not hold a charge. un fortunately i had gone home under the impression that the alternator needed to be ...
by mhopkin
23 Jan 2008, 14:07
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Calgary Cold Weather Electrical Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

I have done all these checks except for the battery test, it ran for a day then would not start last night, the posts seemed alittle loose so i thought i had solved the problem with just a bit of tightening. i think it is the battery, because i can still get a boost and drive with little problems wh...
by mhopkin
20 Jan 2008, 22:30
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Calgary Cold Weather Electrical Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Calgary Cold Weather Electrical Issues

I have been experiencing some electrical problems with my Volvo for the last few days, which has been quite cold in calgary. The fuel gauge has been reading a quarter full when i had just filled the car up, my stereo works intermittently and dash lights dim aswell as the heater blower seems to decre...