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by scigarzz
10 Jul 2013, 17:00
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Charging but not the battery !
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Re: Charging but not the battery !

Anybody else ????.
by scigarzz
09 Jul 2013, 19:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Charging but not the battery !
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Re: Charging but not the battery !

I don't think it could be from the regulator ..... It is inside the alternator, I'm thinking it could be something that got pinched or squeezed together when I had the dash loose, The search continues.......
by scigarzz
09 Jul 2013, 12:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Charging but not the battery !
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Re: Charging but not the battery !

yes the whole dash is out, and the burnt smell came from inside the cabin. i looked last nite at the dash ( its on the coffee table) and i can't see anything burnt or melted together. so i'm still looking
by scigarzz
09 Jul 2013, 04:54
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Charging but not the battery !
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Re: Charging but not the battery !

yes, all the cables are where they should be and tight, i have the dash out but i don't see anything yet.
is there some type of tool that could measure some kind of short ?
by scigarzz
08 Jul 2013, 18:02
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Charging but not the battery !
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Re: Charging but not the battery !

Well, I checked the cables and there is no visible sign of corrosion, the batt terminals are very clean . I think it may be where I smelled that electrical burn smell when I had the dash loose. I don't want to take it off but I really don't have a choice. when I do get it off, the battery light, swi...
by scigarzz
07 Jul 2013, 19:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Charging but not the battery !
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Charging but not the battery !

Ok, I got a charging problem, I am getting 13.5 volts with a wire coming directly off the alternator, however, when I ck the volts coming off the battery, it is only 12.4.(meaning: letting the volts come thru the original wiring harness and not from the alternator itself) I have checked both ground ...
by scigarzz
15 Mar 2013, 07:00
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: computer reboot ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1290

Re: computer reboot ?

ok, i found the problem....it was the battery! when i tested it, it was right after i charged it up so it read 12.3 v, then when i let it sit for a while and working on the car and tested it again it was low like 6.3 v.
thanks for everybody's help
by scigarzz
14 Mar 2013, 11:43
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: computer reboot ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1290

Re: computer reboot ?

ya, i replaced the water temp sensor and cleaned the barometric sensor, i ckecked the volts on the batt,.... it was 12.3 volts. i did spray some battery cleaner on the battery posts, took a wire brush to the posts and sprayed some purple battery protector spray on it. when i put the battery cable ba...
by scigarzz
14 Mar 2013, 11:03
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: computer reboot ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1290

computer reboot ?

hi all, i have a 1998 s70 glt turbo with 143k on it, i disconnected my battery and stepped on the brake pedal for about 2 min. to reboot the computer. when i hooked my battery back up, it won't start, it just makes a clicking noise and the speedo numbers on the dash flicker. what do i need to do to ...