850 starter problems

floridamutual · Post by **floridamutual** » 18 Mar 2005, 12:08

i have a 1996 850...the car will start fine when cold...but when warm...the starter seems like itdosent engage...need to cank many times before it will start...thought about replacing starter...but before i did...wanted to run it by the site...

thanks
jim

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 18 Mar 2005, 13:18

If it is turning over, I wouldn't suspect the starter. I'd check for fuel at the rail and spark in your ignition system first.

94volvo850 · Post by **94volvo850** » 18 Mar 2005, 13:39

Have you tried to read the codes?

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 18 Mar 2005, 13:58

If the starter is whiring but not turning the engine it is probably the solenoid which can cleaned or replaced.