Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

96 850 glt won't start

Old Jan 10, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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Default 96 850 glt won't start

It's been sitting for about 8 months. Batteries good but it won't crank.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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Default RE: 96 850 glt won't start

It won't crank or it cranks but won't start?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Default RE: 96 850 glt won't start

It won't crank. When I turn the key nothing happens. (other than headlights turning on etc...)



 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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You're sure your battery is putting out a good 12V? The lights may come on, but it probably doesn't have enough juice to move the starter. Also, check to make sure the car is in park. Turn the ignition to on, put the car in drive, then back to park. - AB
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Default RE: 96 850 glt won't start

If you can't get it to crank. Find the small wire at the starter and check for power with the key in the start position.
If you have power and nothing happens the starter is bad.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Default RE: 96 850 glt won't start

The battery is good. It came straight from my v70. I also tried jump starting it and had the same problem.

I'll check the wire going into the starter.
 
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