Hey. Thank you all in advance for your help.

Trying to help a friend here. They have a 2004 Volvo S60 and had it stored for some time. Wouldn't start/turn over. Just had no juice.

So, we replaced the battery. Brand new battery. Dropped her in and hooked her up. Trunk light popped on right away.

Now, here's what happened.......
Got in the car to start it, and first thing that happens is the alarm goes off. Use the key remote and shut that off. Put in the keys and tried starting it.... and the dash lights up, all the usual sorts of indicator lights popped on, but she wouldn't turn. Tried again, same deal. Wouldn't start.

At this point, I'm left thinking the following:

1) The alarm going off tripped an immobilization unit with the car and prevented the engine from turning.

2) The starter is dead too, in which case, that needs to be replaced too.

Given what happened though, with the alarm, I have a suspicion that it's number 1. Anyone here have any experience with this or can help us out? Long story but my friend could really use a break......

And again, thank you to everyone in advance. Sincerely appreciate your time and attention.

 

try putting the key in the door and locking/unlocking the door with the key....then put the key in the ignition and see if the car will start.....you are probably correct in thinking that when you replace the battery that you have activated the immobilization unit, while I have not experienced this my self sounds like if you follow my instructions above and put the key in the door and lock/unlock things should work...please post your results so we can help further if this doesn't correct your issue!! Good Luck