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Title: volvo 240
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 23 March 2013, 16:51:51

Can somebody help with this one please, my friend parked up volvo 240 1993 when trying to re-start engine would not even turn over. Fitted fully charged battery dash lights come on but still no action, is it starter motor or something electrical thanks

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: kevinp58 on 23 March 2013, 19:03:34

Is it making a clicking noise if so then if it is a manual put in first gear rock it and see if it frees it up  :) make sure the ignition is turned off though  :y

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 23 March 2013, 21:27:58

Thanks for reply  Kevin its not even clicking, tried rocking it in gear no response

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: Broomies Mate on 23 March 2013, 21:37:58

Will it bump/tow start?

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 23 March 2013, 21:44:05

yes broomie just bumped it in tescos car park and starts what does that put it down to

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: Broomies Mate on 23 March 2013, 21:48:16

All other (primitive) electrics seem to be ok.  Ignition lights reported OK, Car runs ok when force started.

So;

Starter motor/solenoid would be my port of call.  Check all connections first.  Make sure all are solid and free from corrosion.  Then start replacing.

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 23 March 2013, 21:54:50

thank you i'll post the result next week when fixed hopefully cheers

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: kevinp58 on 23 March 2013, 23:14:51

Yup sounds like the starter.  :y

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: the alarming man on 23 March 2013, 23:48:23

starters do get stuck on them,but then saying that the ignition barel can cause a fault like that,are there any codes stored on it....n.b it is NOT ob2 compliant... :y


best looking here first

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/ (http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/)

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 24 March 2013, 08:09:15

thanks again for help cheers Paul

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: Keith ABS on 24 March 2013, 09:23:22

  They do make good bangers them but not as good as Omegas do.
keith B

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: the alarming man on 24 March 2013, 12:02:49

they make very capable cars and i hate too say it more comfortable than the omega...mine certainly had the same amount of toys :y

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: kevinp58 on 24 March 2013, 13:42:34

Quote from: the alarming man on 24 March 2013, 12:02:49

they make very capable cars and i hate too say it more comfortable than the omega...mine certainly had the same amount of toys :y

I had a 2.1 once and very comfy car and even with the 2.1 it didn't hang around

Title: Re: volvo 240
Post by: the alarming man on 24 March 2013, 15:17:18

mine was a 2.3 estate...built like a tank...but it had air con,abs,power and heated seats,heated mirrors/window...went like a rocket :y