Well, I need help again. Here's the update. Installed new alternator and did the parasitic drain test. I did the drain test at several points before and after the alternator installation, and the results were always good. So I test drove the volvo with the new alternator for about a half hour in all...

I would check b + wires as im going through same problem sequence now. Check alt to starter, starter to battery, and battery to fuse box wires for excessive heat and corrosion

Ordered alternator from oreilly today. I plan on installing it and doing the parasitic drain test on thursday. Will post updates.

if you got one from a junkyard, how would you go about testing it at the junkyard? i live in oregon where its always raining and that concerns me when getting parts from an outdoor junkyard where everything is constantly inundated by moisture.

I've actually spent quite a bit of time now looking for a supplier of the component parts inside of the alternator based on the bosch and volvo numbers on the alternator itself. I cant seem to find any reliable provider of these parts. If anyone knows where to find the brush holders, bearings, etc. ...

so i took my alternator out today and brought it to oreilly for testing. it failed the test and reade 11.6 volts. so now i ask should i rebuild or buy a remanufactured alternator? also, ebay offers reman. alternators for the volvo for around $120...are these trustworthy?? or should i just get a new ...

So i suppose my next step will be replacing the battery-alternator cable and removing the alternator so i can bring it to oreilly and have it tested. Any thoughts on rebuilding vs. Buying rebuilt alternator?

so today we replaced the b+ cable with a solid 6g heavy wire and great terminal connections. Also, we sanded down all of the grounds that we could unbolt and sand down. When following the ground wire from the battery, we discovered one of the grounds were hanging free and there is a bolt broken off ...

Also check the heater core. Mine was leaking coolant all the way bybthe rear passenger tire when my heater core was bad.

Another fun update: i just moved the car by having my girlfriend steer and brake while i push. I had to do this to allow for trash pickup. Lets just say this car is heavy as hell. So when i go to take the key out of the ignition ( had to turn it on to get steering), it wont come out. Im guessing thi...