Clicking noise Indicates starter motor solenoid is activated, but does not crank the starter motor. This indicates following:

-No main power to starter motor (see comments other brickers)
-Starter motor brushes worn (tap with hammer might dislodge them)
-Solenoid fuber (engineering term for f*cked beyond repair)

I suffered the latter recently, this can be checked by measuring the starter motor side terminal for voltage when attempt to start. Solenoid can be purchased separately here in Europe $30 or so.

I have seen several starter motors fail in 240's. It is fairly common, but very easy to exchange for the home car mechanic. Whatever you do disconnect the batt before even touching the thing with a screwdriver.

Reg,

Jorn

PS Don't they teach you to use CAPITAL letters any more at school. In my time (no computer) that was considered important (correct spelling is not my strongest point though!)

Well dude...first of all, congrats on getting a very fresh car. As soon as it starts you are going to have years with a quality car. Second, a very reputable shop here in Portland Oregon is Alamo Volvo off of 69th and Glisan (503-408-1079). You find very fair prices, the best work, and the coolest guys around. Plus their turn around is pretty fast.

On to the no start problem...What exactly is going on? It kind of sounds like a bad battery. Sand down the inside of the battery terminals and try to jump the original battery and see if it starts. If it does start, you have a bad battery and should put in new battery terminals as well. If it doesnt start, write back and tell us what exactly it is doing (i.e. is it not getting fuel or not getting spark, ect, ect.)

We will get that thing running and looking good for ya
Ryan Rice
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VOLVO LOVER WITH AN 80 AND AN 82

Check the ground connection from the battery to the body of the car. Also check for a ground strap from the engine to the body of the car. There may be more than one. It (they) will be flat braided cables if like a 740. Sorry I can't remember the location. Check the connection of the wires to the starter and the large cable attached to the back of the alternator (B+ contact).

Another Idea: Check to make sure the transmission is really in park or neutral. Try both. If the switch or transmission linkage is misadjusted, the transmission may be in gear, but the starter is engaging.

Good luck. You have found the right place if you intend to do your own maintenance.

Dan

The number one cause of a non-start condition for 240s is the fuses, however, if you are hearing a click at the starter but it won't turn over, you should check the cables to the starter from the battery. You might want to throw another battery in there just to eliminate that as a problem.
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don hodgdon '89 744ti, '81 242t, '71 D-35