Why does my Volvo S60 not start up?
The engine turned over fine (battery seems fine as well as the alternator, i’ve also recently replaced the spark plugs) but for some reason the car would not start. I tried several time and eventually the car fired up and ran perfectly fine. This is the second time that this has happened in about a 3 week span.
What to do if your car battery won’t start?
Therefore, you can always give your battery a jump start and see if it can start the engine or not. If your battery fails to start the engine, you need to replace your car’s battery assuming all connections are in good shape.
What happens when the starter doesn’t work?
Basically, with a fully charged battery, and with the key held in the “start” position, the starter is either getting power or it isn’t. With the key in the “start” position, if the starter motor is getting power but the starter doesn’t work, then the starter is condemned and replaced.
What does it mean when your car won’t start?
Let us walk you through the car’s main reasons won’t start, but the battery is good. Even if you think that the battery is good, probably by seeing the lights working or the radio functioning, it doesn’t indicate a good battery. Therefore, the first thing you need to confirm and check is the battery.
What kind of car is 2002 Volvo S60?
We have a 2002 Volvo S60, which has been a fabulous car… until the past 6 months or so. Sometimes when we go to start the car, it just won’t start. No click, no lights, no nothing! Then, a few minutes or hours or days go by and it will start again like nothing happened.
Why does my Volvo Car not start when I turn the key?
To confirm that the problem lies within the battery, watch the dashboard lights as you turn the key. If they are dim in ON position or go dim when you turn the key to START, then the battery on your Volvo is probably bad.
What should I do if my Volvo S60 starts leaking gas?
If no fuel is leaking out, smell the end of the vacuum line to see if it smells like gas. If there is evidence of fuel entering the line or any leakage from the regulator, that’s your problem. Edit: Now, come to think of it, I cannot remember off hand if S60s have the old style checkable FPR near the intake. Can anyone confirm?
How many miles does a Volvo S60 have?
My 2004, S60, 2.4 has 112,000 miles on it. It originally had an issue every month or so that on occasion the car would take a notion to not start. The starter and engine would work fine but would not start. It didn’t matter whether it was hot or cold outside.
Why does my Volvo Car not start in cold weather?
If your Volvo doesn’t start in extremely cold or hot weather, the CEM module could also be the culprit. This guide explains common Volvo CEM electrical problems. Another possibility is that the engine starter is bad or seized.
What’s the model year of a Volvo S60?
Help, Advice, Owners’ Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo’s stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations). I recently tried to start my car and it had been working fine up until yesterday.
What are the symptoms of a Volvo S60 transmission problem?
This is the 2nd transmission in the car, and has only 20,000mi since replacement. Symptoms are very hard 2nd gear to first gear shifts as the car slows through about 3mph, especially when hot, or in stop-and-go driving. Some 2/3 and 3/4 flared shifts.
What causes check engine light to illuminate on Volvo S60?
The automatic transmission may develop shifting problems and/or the Check Engine Light may illuminate due to internal component failure and/or software issues. It is always best to be sure the transmission control module has the latest software installed when any major transmission repair is performed.