Hi my name is mike, if you're interested please email me at mikefreilly (at) gmail.com
Mentor, OH (close to Cleveland)
Would like to get $1000, OBO
Volvo S70 GLT Photos are coming!!
1998
185,100 miles
Black/Tan
Automatic
Non-smoker, Runs smooth, Interior and exterior are fairly worn but has very ...

I'm going to take it in tomorrow. I hope it's just the battery..

Could be a wheel bearing. But from what I've heard there's usually some noise that goes along with a bad wheel bearing.
Possibly a wheel balance issue. I know my car had some really bad shakes until I got new tires and properly balanced.
Also did you get an alignment after doing those repairs?

Hey all,
My car has been starting really hard lately with the below 10degree tepms we've been having which I've experience in years past. But then my battery had drained after sitting for about 7 or 8 hours while I was in classes. I jumped it and then drove it for a good 45 minutes on the highway ...

Issue has been resolved.
Turns out the engine had to 'relearn' how to do what it's supposed to. It's idling normally now.
God figure it's something simple like that.
Thanks for everyone's help.

Just listen to how the engine tries to start up maybe it might help?

Those LED's look brilliant! I almost got a set for my car last year but held off..
Good work!

Update:
Here's the most current situation:
1. I've checked to make sure the battery is properly connected and cleaned the terminals and wires.
2. I put the MAF back on and ran the car for a little bit.
3. Checked for codes - No Code came up
4. After sitting in the car with my foot on the gas, I ...

Ok, now that we have the whole alternator issue cleared up.. lol

What should I do about my car? I made the mistake in thinking it was the MAF sensor. That code came up because I had taken it off and tried running the car as suggested to me. So I'm going to clear that code and try again.
I still ...

Got my car towed home from school today. I have a code scanner here at home so I just ran the code and found it was the MAF.
CODE: P0102 - MAF or VAF A circuit low input
So does this mean buy a new MAF sensor??

Thanks for everyones help too! I really appreciate it. And the whole disconnecting the ...