On a related note, is it possible to replace just the solenoid on the starter? I assume the answer is YES since I can buy just the solenoid instead of the whole starter...

Based on reviewing some other posts that have had similar problems and those on a few other websites, I'm starting to suspect that the problem is my starter. Apparently, when the solenoid starts to go, it can become temperature sensitive - when it gets hot, it just won't work - and then the starter ...

I appreciate the replies and info I've gotten so far.

Due to the combination of a lack of time to really devote to the issue and plain ole wishful thinking led me to attempt to just re-charge the refrigerant with one of those DIY cans of R-12. I did mention that this has been done before by other ...

Over the past year or so, my 2000 Volvo S70 will fail to start - but only for a little while. Usually after about 10mins to an hour of lifting the hood and scratching my head, shaking my fist and cursing or some other stress relieving activity, the car will start like there was never an issue at all ...

Trouble with the air conditioner (A/C) started about 9 months ago. Everything will run normally for a little while (time varies depending on temp outside) - blows with a force commensurate to the driver/passenger selected temp, and blows nice and cold - but then the coldness stops and the air ...