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No start, hazards on, confusing problem! 850 1997

posted by  unggthat on  Thu Nov 13 12:03 CST 2008
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Sorry I haven't been on the board for a while...soccer coaching and teaching in the way of things!

Anyways, my wife was driving our 1997 850 home from work and it died mid-intersection (of course). When I got there and had a look at it, the negative battery cable was not connected to the quick disconnect terminal I have there. "Yay!" I think, "finally an easy fix!"

Yeah right. I hook the cable back up (after removing the quick disconnect) and try to start it. The hazard lights start going as soon as I turn the key to first position, independent of the hazard switch. A different relay than the hazard switch is running them and will not stop. The starter doesn't even click (new starter).

I tested the battery: 8.75 volts. Alright, bad battery. Bought a new battery. Put it in. Still, when the battery is hooked up, any use of electricity, even opening a door, trips the hazard lights and they won't turn off until I disconnect the battery. The starter won't go either.

The car runs fine if I pop the clutch to start it while moving, though the hazards won't shut off.

I'm a little baffled. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

Nate
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1997 850, 1979 242GT, 1990 740GL








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    No start, hazards on, confusing problem! 850 1997

    posted by  Ozark Lee on  Thu Nov 13 12:25 CST 2008
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    The alarm and immobilizer went off. Lock and unlock the doors and life should be good. If you have a remote use it to lock and unlock. By design it should also honk the horn that is back on the firewall but most of those have died from the nut either getting loose or falling off.

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      No start, hazards on, confusing problem! 850 1997

      posted by  unggthat on  Thu Nov 13 12:39 CST 2008
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      Wow, remarkable how simple things sometimes are! Thank you so much! I had just uncovered that the relay that was clicking was the Volvo Alarm relay, so I was about to post back asking how to disarm the alarm and make the starter work....but you beat me to it. Thanks!

      I'm still too used to my old 240's....definitely no immobilizers there.

      Nate
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      1997 850, 1979 242GT, 1990 740GL







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