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major starting problem!

Everything on the Volvo S80. Sometimes called an "executive car", the S80 was Volvo's top-of-the-line passenger car. P2 platform.
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rtutto
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Joined: 29 September 2011
Year and Model: S80 t6, 1999
Location: Los Angeles

major starting problem!

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my starter went out about a month ago. When I turned the key I just got a whining sound. I replaced the starter with a rebuilt one, and still got a whining sound. Pulled it and had it tested and the starter was also bad.

Got another starter, and the first few tries, the engine choked a bit as though there was a chance it would start. After that, again, just a whining sound. Except that every once in a while when I try it again after a couple of days, there's a bit of a pop on the first try. Also, the starter was bench tested before I installed it.

Battery is brand new, and I've also tried starting by jumping. I have reset the immobilizer, and I get no computer messages.

Anyone?

Juan62
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Year and Model: S70 T-5M 1998
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Post by Juan62 »

Sounds like your ignition coils need replacing.
98 S70 T5-M Brick for life

rtutto
Posts: 2
Joined: 29 September 2011
Year and Model: S80 t6, 1999
Location: Los Angeles

Post by rtutto »

Thanks. Is there a way to test the coils before I go out and spend the dough?

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