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Time to replace Starter?? 850

posted by  mlandusk on  Mon Aug 2 08:41 CST 2004
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Last year I had a 'no start' problem and I solved it by replacing the Electric Switch in the steering column. This year it's a little bit different. This time I can hear the starter go 'click' but it won't crank over. I can't think of anything else but replacing the starter. Any ideas guys?? How bad a job is the starter and can anyone point me to s site with instructions on replacing it.

Marty 1996 850 GLT 220K








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    Time to replace Starter?? 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be cley on  Tue Aug 3 03:29 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    I had my starter rebuilt by a local auto electric shop. They rebuild them for mechanics and parts dealers in the area. It was $215 a couple of years ago removeded and re-installed.








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    Time to replace Starter?? 850

    posted by  Moregolf on  Mon Aug 2 10:19 CST 2004
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    Don't do the starter. Remove it and take the solenoid apart, and reverse the big copper contactor. The file the main contacts smooth. All will be well.








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    Time to replace Starter?? 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Stormin Norman on  Mon Aug 2 09:42 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    I had this problem once on an old Ford, turned out to be the starter solenoid. Exact same symptoms. Check out OZBricks or Bay13 for info on replacing the starter.








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      Time to replace Starter?? 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be kelly on  Wed Aug 4 06:44 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      I replaced mine in the spring, it was full of salt, got one from volvo had my friend with a lift put it on, he said it was the biggest pain in the butt to get to, and he wanted me to get rid of my car. this was how fustrated he was, the starter was about 200 from volvo. kelly








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        Time to replace Starter?? 850 1996

        posted by  mlandusk on  Wed Aug 4 08:06 CST 2004
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        Looks like I'm going to be doing mine too. I mean it's time after 200k and I guess I've been lucky until now. I did the electric ignition switch last year which bought me some time. It just kills me to spend another$200 + installation. I'm definitely not doing it myself with my limited number of tools and no lift.
        What year is your car Kelly?? I don't care what your friend says. Keep the car. They're beautiful machines when they run right. Good luck!!!!
        Marty








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          Time to replace Starter?? 850 1996

          posted by  someone claiming to be kelly on  Thu Aug 5 06:43 CST 2004 [RELATED]

          MINES A 1996 GLT NON TURBO. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT HAD ONE OWNER WITH ALL SEVICE DONE BY VOLVO NEEDLESS TO SAY I DIDNT NOTICE ALL THE SALT UNDER IT BECAUSE IT WAS FROM UP STATE NY, I LIVE AT THE JERSEY SHORE WITH LOTS MORE SALT SO THE CAR IS DOOMED. IM GLAD I DIDNT GET THE TRAILBLAZER I THINK I WOULD OF BEEN VERY SAD. KELLY








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            Time to replace Starter?? 850 1996

            posted by  mlandusk on  Thu Aug 5 07:30 CST 2004
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            Being a Volvo lover, I would be sad too if you had gotten the Blazer. Let me see, a Volvo or a Blazer.hmmmmmm I'll take the salty Volvo!!!!!
            I'm here in CT. and we got our share of salt too but I try to wash the car after going through a nasty storm to try to preserve it as long as possible. It's been really expensive though. These last few months I've done the timing belt and tune-up. The evaporator ($1100 at the dealer) and now my starter. Not to mention the cabin temp. sensors are going and I will need to replace those soon. Yikes. But I just love the way the car feels and drives. It is a perfect car. It's comfortable and yet it handles well.
            I just wish we had a place to go and meet with other Volvo lovers up here in CT. I miss the gathering we used to have at Volvo headquarters in N.J.
            I love to talk Volvo talk, so if you are interested in sharing please feel free to email me. mlandusk@travelers.com
            You guessed it, I work at Travelers...ha. I would love to hear from you.
            Marty








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              Time to replace Starter?? 850 1996

              posted by  someone claiming to be kelly on  Fri Aug 6 01:28 CST 2004 [RELATED]

              isnt that a insurance co? kelly








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                Time to replace Starter?? 850 1996

                posted by  mlandusk on  Fri Aug 6 01:38 CST 2004
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                Yes. Not exactly the best job in the world but it pays well. If I had my choice, I would be working in a more meaningful job that would help others. But for now, Travelers pays the bills. What about you? What do you do for a living?

                Marty








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          Time to replace Starter?? 850 1996

          posted by  HO on  Wed Aug 4 08:16 CST 2004
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          No need to use a lift. All you have to do is to remove the fan shroud (4 bolts), then the battery and battery tray.

          Ching-Ho Cheng
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          1995 855 NA, Bilstein Strut & Shocks, Volvo Protective Grill, K&N Filter, E-Code Lens, ClearCorner Light, Alpine CD-Changer, AutoDim RearView Mirror, 6000K HID







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