Anonymous Posted on May 12, 2017

Intermittent problem starting 2002 volvo s60.

Battery is fine, replaced alternator 8 months ago. While battery easily runs down if radio is on for a few minutes without engine on, or if dome light is left on overnight, the most common occurrance seems to be random - when turning key, i still have juice from the battery (lights work, radio station still set), but just a fast clicking when turning the key. A jump start starts it up every time... It will be fine for a couple of weeks, even months, then I'll have a day when I have to get jump started three times.

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The symtoms you describe sounds like a battery fault. but if you have had the battery properley tested and is good then you either have something discharging the battery intermittantly ie. trunk light staying on or a high resistance in the main battery leads or earth connections

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if the relay is clicking relay is ok.check central locking fuse #6 i beleaveif ok if its standard trans there is a switch on clutch pettal if it is automatic check safey nutral switch in shifter columm.
a quick way of finding out if its the starter is pull off the small wire on the side of the starter if the small wire gets power with a test light when working key swich its the starter.

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Posted on Dec 13, 2008

SOURCE: Volvo S70 won't start - battery, generator, or other

usually multiple clicking (like a machine gun) does indicate lw battery voltage. did you get 11.9 volts with it running or car off? with running you should be over 13.6 min up to 14.0 volts. these cars have a fair amount of electronics with some residual voltage draws which may shorten battery life. 4 yrs is not too bad. i would consider replacing battery

Brian Stalvey

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Posted on Apr 07, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 1995 Volvo 960 Sedan won't start

you need to replace the Park Neutral Safety Sensor on the bottom of the Transmission. Should only be a $125.00 part. Your battery and starter are fine. Replace it and iy will be fixed.

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Posted on Jun 01, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Volvo S60 2.4 won't start

try to start your car with the valet key instead of master should start right up problem is master key.

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Posted on Jan 23, 2010

SOURCE: Volvo v50 2.0D with a cold start problem

mines got same problem

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