Starters keep burning out?[700/1986]

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Starters keep burning out?[700/1986] posted by Jim Linsalata on
Friday, 9 July 1999, at 1:42 p.m.

I own a 1986 Volvo 740 Diesel. The mechanics have replaced the starter six times from March 1999 to July 1999. The starter itself is still under warranty, but each time I have to pay the installation labor, besides the headache of being stranded, towing, etc. I'm not a mechanic, but even I know that something is wrong, wrong, wrong. Does anyone have any ideas? Even a list of possibilities that I could have the mechanics check-out.
Thanks
Jim

Re: Starters keep burning out?[700/1986] posted by Van Audekerce Remi on
Friday, 9 July 1999, at 3:55 p.m.

Hello,

I have seen this quite a few times and it was always a short in the wiring harnes that engages the starter when the engine is running. Most likely the place were the wires have rotted is where the wiring harness runs near the diesel pump. Cut the black sleave open and check the wiring, most likely the wire insulation will fall apart.

Best regards and good luck.

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