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Starting Troubles 850 1993

posted by  Scabooch on  Thu Jul 19 04:42 CST 2007
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Hi. Car won't start. Easily takes a "jump," then stops as soon as the jumper cables are removed. Car has been running great, w/exception of periodic flashing of yellow "overdrive" (trannie?) arrow and driving mode light -- this seems related to heavy rains and disappears after a couple of drives. Not sure if the "not starting" issue is connected. Thanks for any advice.








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    Starting Troubles 850 1993

    posted by  Scabooch on  Fri Jul 20 02:39 CST 2007
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    Thank you for your thoughts. The battery is older (5years) and the car has not been driven as much since I got the 240 wagon. Have not tried replacing the battery, although it was my first thought, and am getting from responses that there might be more to it. Thanks for the flashing arrow input, too. Sounds like the wet weather connection is valid.








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    Starting Troubles 850 1993

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jul 19 14:15 CST 2007
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    Your alternator is not putting out enough voltage to keep the car running and the battery is also below 10 volts. Get the brushes on the alternator replaced. It should be putting out 14.7V

    The shift arrow problem is not related. That is a function of a faulty PNP switch, or its wiring connector needing cleaning and smeared with di-electric grease to keep the water out.

    Klaus
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    Please answer your responses. We need to know if the advice is good or bad. The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are 2 turbos :)








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      Starting Troubles 850 1993

      posted by  someone claiming to be the chaplin on  Fri Jul 20 22:52 CST 2007 [RELATED]

      get alternator fixed








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    Starting Troubles 850 1993

    posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2003 on  Thu Jul 19 06:47 CST 2007 [RELATED]

    I'd say you need a new ignition switch.







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