Volvo RWD 200 Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 4/2005 200 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

The telltale signs of a bad alternator, but... 200

posted by  jon_h on  Sat Sep 17 08:19 CST 2011
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Fri Oct 24 11:57 CST 2014
[RELATED]

I think this has all been covered but: 1st thing I'd do is jumper it per AOG's suggestion. I go right from the alternator case to the battery. If it works, move the ground to the engine block. If it stops working, remove and clean all the ground straps - start w/ neg the battery cable.

Then look at the alt brushes. 2 screws if it's a later model. Then the exciter wire and light.

I'm helping a friend get his new 240 road ready today. One of the items on the list is remove, clean, grease, reinstall all grounds. I'm not a maintenance freak but I've had so many electrical probs that were just weak grounds.
--
240s: 2 drivers and some parts cars






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New The telltale signs of a bad alternator, but... [200]
posted by  skiman26  on Tue Sep 6 15:51 CST 2011 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.