V50 Electrics : - Car won't start

edmundsa · Nov 24th, 2011, 20:32

Got in car this evening to come home and car wouldn't start. Not a hint of an engine turnover and jump start didn't help. All lights on dash come on when I turn the key but no engine movement. Message on dash to turn the wheel to release steering lock but stering lock is not on. Tried spare key. Me thinks engine has been immobised - just guessing. Anybody any clues????

Daim · Nov 24th, 2011, 20:35

Does the starter click? How well charged is the battery? As it is getting colder, it can be a battery which has just "passed away"

tayandre · Nov 24th, 2011, 20:48

Sounds like it could be the ignition switch, aparantly a weak point on these cars.

edmundsa · Nov 24th, 2011, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daim

Does the starter click? How well charged is the battery? As it is getting colder, it can be a battery which has just "passed away"

Thanks. Starter doesn't click. Battery seems good because lights work. Even jump from good battery produced not a flicker of turnover.

edmundsa · Nov 24th, 2011, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by tayandre

Sounds like it could be the ignition switch, aparantly a weak point on these cars.

Thanks. Do you know how much these things are??

tayandre · Nov 25th, 2011, 09:25

You'll need to call a Volvo dealer to ask. I recall it mentioned on here they are into their 3rd design of this switch.

May be worth asking if Volvo will contribute to the cost as it's a known problem.

rapidvxr · Nov 25th, 2011, 21:24

check to see if you have continuity between battery+ and starter because there is a fuse on the lead near battery which blew on mine

Nov 24th, 2011, 20:32	#1
edmundsa New Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2013 18:49 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southampton	Car won't start Got in car this evening to come home and car wouldn't start. Not a hint of an engine turnover and jump start didn't help. All lights on dash come on when I turn the key but no engine movement. Message on dash to turn the wheel to release steering lock but stering lock is not on. Tried spare key. Me thinks engine has been immobised - just guessing. Anybody any clues????

Nov 24th, 2011, 20:35	#2
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: May 28th, 2024 23:23 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Does the starter click? How well charged is the battery? As it is getting colder, it can be a battery which has just "passed away" __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

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tayandre Senior Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2013 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kilmarnock	Sounds like it could be the ignition switch, aparantly a weak point on these cars. __________________ 2009 C30 2.0D Powershift

Nov 25th, 2011, 09:25	#6
tayandre Senior Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2013 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kilmarnock	You'll need to call a Volvo dealer to ask. I recall it mentioned on here they are into their 3rd design of this switch. May be worth asking if Volvo will contribute to the cost as it's a known problem. __________________ 2009 C30 2.0D Powershift

Nov 25th, 2011, 21:24	#7
rapidvxr Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 21:43 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: selby	check to see if you have continuity between battery+ and starter because there is a fuse on the lead near battery which blew on mine

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