850 starter will not engage

[diveshack]

When I turn the key to run I get all the dash board lights, headlights come on, everything works. But once I try to turn it over, all I get is the starter relay clicking and nothing else. All the lights stay on, so it's not the battery. Starter is new.

[Juan62]

If your starter is new, and your try starting and hear click noise=battery. Just because your have enough power for lights, does not mean its not. Your battery is now in discharge mode. Do you have a Volvo battery,, and how old is your battery. Typically, Volvo brand batteries last for 5-7 years tops. Since my S70 was purchased new (1998), I've replace it twice. The original lasted 7 yrs, replace in 2004, and 2010...all Volvo. I had bad experience with other batteries from others cars, and with warranty, you can buy a new Volvo battery for the same price. Open up your battery and look at the cells, you should find uneven fluids or maybe dry cells.

[Pauloil]

good opportunity to check you cables! full charge on a batt is 12.5-12.6Volts I buy the cheapest freshest batt. I can find and currently use sams club

[JimBee]

If you live near an Autozone, they will test your battery and charge it if it is low—and chargeable. For free.

[keepersboy]

Seems pretty simple. If you can jump start it , its your battery.