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john Simpson

volvo wont start

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My volvo 850 (1993series) just wont start, put the key in and turn, no sign of life. Have changed the battery, thats ok. all other items seem ok. Can you help me? ([email protected])
John

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Post by White850Turbo »

Sounds like a dead starter or starter connection. Order a new one from FCP and install it. It's under the intake manifold.

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Post by Jot »

Check the wires at the battery terminals and also the ground strap behind the radiator to the starter. The solenoid on the starter is more likely to be the problem.

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