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starter not turing over...lightd and panel are on--740 turbo w/ 224,000 miles 700 1990

posted by  avcgroup on  Mon Jul 26 10:53 CST 2004
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Replaced new battery several months ago, due to having no starter action, but approximately 1 week agoit would no start if someone gave me a jump from their car it would. Alternator replaced several years ago, new dist cap and plugs several months ago. Cleaned throttle body also. Been running just fine after putting ion new battery in April, just recently the same problem occurred again...no starter action at all, lights and panel instruments are showing activity...notice charge gauge tilted to the left off from center.

Anyone have a plan to determine a diagnostic approach to this problem...appreciate in advance!
Gary
avcgroup@hotmail.com








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    starter not turing over...lightd and panel are on--740 turbo w/ 224,000 miles 700 1990

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Mon Jul 26 16:34 CST 2004
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    When you check the battery connection, don't just look at the connection between the battery and the cable, take a good look at the cable itself.

    Recently I did this to our '90 744 TI - 230,000 miles.

    I had to get rid of quite a bit of corrosion inside the cable itself. I stripped the insulation back on all the cables and wires connected to the battery terminals and cleaned out all the corrosion. Then I soldered and re-insulated all the cables and wires. Looks pretty good now.

    BTW - I cleaned, repaired, and painted the battery box as well.
    --
    96 855R, 95 855,854, 90 744 Ti - 343,000 Volvo miles put on 7 bricks








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      starter not turing over...lightd and panel are on--740 turbo w/ 224,000 miles 700 1990

      posted by  someone claiming to be j on  Tue Jul 27 08:45 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      melting point of solder is about 400 degrees and is not used anywhere in the engine compartment for a reason.
      Use of proper large heavy duty clamp replacement ends for cables would probably be a better choice.








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    starter not turing over...lightd and panel are on--740 turbo w/ 224,000 miles 700 1990

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jul 26 15:20 CST 2004
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    First, get a trickle charger and plug it in. Don't blame the battery yet, it probably never had a full charge. If the 'voltmeter' is less than 14 while the car is running, it's time for new brushes.
    The next time you try to start your car, turn off all of the lights, radio, heater fan, and disconnect your cell phone. Use your Ebrake and keep your foot off the brake pedal, then turn the key.
    Also check the connection at the battery for corrosion.
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    95 854T, 88 780, 88 245







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