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by volvo850hbg
13 May 2014, 17:27
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850 turbo - car won't start without jump
Replies: 21
Views: 3989

Re: 95 850 turbo - car won't start without jump

Parasitic voltage draw. Take the bulb out of the glove box if you haven't done that yet. There is a thread or two on checking unwanted voltage draw. I will add a link if I come across one. My glove box somehow got locked while it was out of alignment, so that killed my battery about 7 years ago. He...
by volvo850hbg
13 May 2014, 13:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850 turbo - car won't start without jump
Replies: 21
Views: 3989

Re: 95 850 turbo - car won't start without jump

When the mechanic installed the new alternator, he cleaned all the terminals and wires. That saved me a little work! Every location seems to have the proper voltage. When the key is turned, you can hear it clicking, but it's not turning over. I've had to buy three batteries in the 7 years that I've ...
by volvo850hbg
12 May 2014, 12:43
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850 turbo - car won't start without jump
Replies: 21
Views: 3989

95 850 turbo - car won't start without jump

I'm not a mechanic, just a handy girl who tries to figure things out before I waste a trip to my mechanic. Car is not starting. Battery and it's wires are putting out correct voltage. New alternator about a month ago. No foreseeable lights or instruments drawing power when car is locked up overnight...