Intermittent starting issues with 08 C30
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Intermittent starting issues with 08 C30
I recently purchased an 08 C30 with 67k miles on it. The car runs like a dream and seems solid all around.
The only problem is that it has an intermittent starting issue.
Approximately 1-2 times per week when I go to start my car, it doesn't start on the first try. I turn the key, lights, cd player..etc all come on though. When this happens, I will either hear a slight click, or nothing. After bringing the key back to the off position and trying again, the car always starts fine and continues running without any problems.
I have not seen any error messages come up when this problem occurs.
A few additional details..the temperature here has consistently been in the 20's to 40's since I bought the car, with quite a few days of rain/snow. The car still has its original Volvo battery, and I'm assuming the batteries in my keys are original as well. I never carry more than one key -the spare is always at home.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I love this car and intend to keep it until it finally dies with no hope of repair.
Has anyone else had a similar problem?
The only problem is that it has an intermittent starting issue.
Approximately 1-2 times per week when I go to start my car, it doesn't start on the first try. I turn the key, lights, cd player..etc all come on though. When this happens, I will either hear a slight click, or nothing. After bringing the key back to the off position and trying again, the car always starts fine and continues running without any problems.
I have not seen any error messages come up when this problem occurs.
A few additional details..the temperature here has consistently been in the 20's to 40's since I bought the car, with quite a few days of rain/snow. The car still has its original Volvo battery, and I'm assuming the batteries in my keys are original as well. I never carry more than one key -the spare is always at home.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I love this car and intend to keep it until it finally dies with no hope of repair.
Has anyone else had a similar problem?
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Turn on the interior lights and hit the starter switch. If the interior lights do not dim at all when you hit the starter switch, but the starter doesn't operate, you probably aren't energizing the starter solenoid. Suspect the ignition switch, starter relay, transmission safety switch starter solenoid, or wiring between these devices. If the interior light go very dim or go out when you hit the starter, you are probably energizing the starter solenoid, but there is not sufficient power to operate the starter motor. Suspect the battery cables or the battery.
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I recently purchased an 08 C30 with 67k miles on it. The car runs like a dream and seems solid all around.
The only problem is that it has an intermittent starting issue.
Approximately 1-2 times per week when I go to start my car, it doesn't start on the first try.....
The only problem is that it has an intermittent starting issue.
Approximately 1-2 times per week when I go to start my car, it doesn't start on the first try.....
here is a video showing exactly what it does.
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