960 volvo -wont start

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12-22-2010, 08:07 PM

randygelhaus

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960 volvo -wont start

insert key-engine does not turn over--flashers acitivated--flashers quit blinking after about 3 minutes

previously engine would not turn over, wiggled shift lever and started, now this

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12-23-2010, 07:40 AM

dan550i

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Dead battery? Corroded battery connections? Gear selector (PNP switch)

DanR '94 964 356,000 miles (122,000 on the new engine)

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12-24-2010, 10:35 PM

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I would start with the battery. If it doesn't have enough volts, it will not crank the motor. As for the gear selector switches, you can go here:
http://www.atthetipwebs.com/technolo...ock_repair.htm

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