So Saturday I pulled the Volvo forward in the driveway so my brother in law could pull in to the driveway, no problems. Sunday afternoon I go to start it and nothing, sounded like the starter was spinning but not cranking engine. I figured the the bendix was stuck not sure if that is what its called. today I replaced the starter and I have the same. Starter fuse ignition fuse are ok. Any advice on what I need to check next? Any and all help greatly appreciated, engine is 2.9 non turbo.

 

do you hear the click of the solenoid and no cranking sound or can you hear the starter motor whirr without turning the engine?

 

Sounded like I could hear the whirr without turning engine. Last night I swapped the starter relay with the ecu relay, now the engine cranks but wont start. I am thinking that is because the bad relay is now in the ecu spot. I am picking up a relay today to swap it out with and let you know if it works.

 

Ok the car is cranking now but wont start, maybe it was cranking before not sure. Any idea where i should start? no messages on the display.

 

next is to test for spark.

 

Not sure if the relay was the problem but I got her running again and so far no problems. Thanks for all that made suggestions.