Not starting ;(

Shutterbug · Feb 7th, 2012, 20:18

Went to take my son swimming today and the car would not start. It made a very loud ticking sound but just would not turn over.

Now, I had the battery replaced about 2 weeks ago, so definitely shouldn't be that, and they checked the alternator at the same time, and said all was okey dokey.

It's making the same sound as when the battery was on its last legs, but unlike that time, it's not got quieter on trying it, it's remained very loud.

It's been parked up outside for almost a week, and as we all know, it's been rather cold.

It is coming up with a low coolant warning on turning the key and did flash up with "braking failure stop safely" when we turned the key but it was obviously stopped and in park at the time.

Do you think it's the cold? It was about 2 degrees when I tried starting it.

chb · Feb 7th, 2012, 22:19

Starter motor?

kentishdriver · Feb 8th, 2012, 00:28

Possible causes:

Battery is shot/defective.

Poor connection to battery. Check, clean, and tighten battery leads.

Battery discharging. Check for lights, accessories etc that may be draining battery.

Starter motor defective, or stuck. Try hitting the motor with a (soft) mallet or similar

raife · Feb 8th, 2012, 07:23

Frozen condensation in fuel filter?

jtaw45 · Feb 8th, 2012, 09:46

Just cos the battery's new don't discount it,i sell batteries and if they're gonna fail within the warranty period then more often than not it's in the 1st month or so. I usually recommend jumping it off,if it starts staight away then take your battery back and ask for it testing. If it won't start after being connected with decent jump leads for a few minutes then i would pretty much rule that out.

spokoluzik · Feb 8th, 2012, 10:09

Looks like battery for me as well.

JohnL · Feb 8th, 2012, 11:07

Whats the best size/rating to get, and who does a good deal at the moment, unfortunately its a premium time for new batteries.
John

jtaw45 · Feb 8th, 2012, 13:34

Battery prices are actually stable at the moment so don't let anyone tell you different. You'll be looking at cica £100 for a quality battery for an xc90. Somewhere around 90ah to 100ah. Just shop around locally,DO NOT GO TO HALFORDS under any circumstances.

kdst5 · Feb 8th, 2012, 15:04

Seem to remember Clan saying that the Volvo dealers are quite cheap for batteries.

GJB · Feb 8th, 2012, 16:07

bought yesterday Bosch 100amp hr 5yr warrenty Euro parts £100.80 fitted by me.

Feb 7th, 2012, 20:18	#1
Shutterbug Junior Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2012 21:23 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cheshire	Not starting ;( Went to take my son swimming today and the car would not start. It made a very loud ticking sound but just would not turn over. Now, I had the battery replaced about 2 weeks ago, so definitely shouldn't be that, and they checked the alternator at the same time, and said all was okey dokey. It's making the same sound as when the battery was on its last legs, but unlike that time, it's not got quieter on trying it, it's remained very loud. It's been parked up outside for almost a week, and as we all know, it's been rather cold. It is coming up with a low coolant warning on turning the key and did flash up with "braking failure stop safely" when we turned the key but it was obviously stopped and in park at the time. Do you think it's the cold? It was about 2 degrees when I tried starting it.

Feb 8th, 2012, 10:09	#6
spokoluzik Trader Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 19:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: london	Looks like battery for me as well. __________________ http://volvodiagnostic.com/

Feb 8th, 2012, 13:34	#8
jtaw45 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2024 10:42 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull	Battery prices are actually stable at the moment so don't let anyone tell you different. You'll be looking at cica £100 for a quality battery for an xc90. Somewhere around 90ah to 100ah. Just shop around locally,DO NOT GO TO HALFORDS under any circumstances. Last edited by jtaw45; Feb 8th, 2012 at 13:36.

Feb 7th, 2012, 22:19	#2
chb Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds	Starter motor?

Feb 8th, 2012, 00:28	#3
kentishdriver Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 11:54 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kent	Possible causes: Battery is shot/defective. Poor connection to battery. Check, clean, and tighten battery leads. Battery discharging. Check for lights, accessories etc that may be draining battery. Starter motor defective, or stuck. Try hitting the motor with a (soft) mallet or similar

Feb 8th, 2012, 07:23	#4
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	Frozen condensation in fuel filter?

Feb 8th, 2012, 09:46	#5
jtaw45 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2024 10:42 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull	Just cos the battery's new don't discount it,i sell batteries and if they're gonna fail within the warranty period then more often than not it's in the 1st month or so. I usually recommend jumping it off,if it starts staight away then take your battery back and ask for it testing. If it won't start after being connected with decent jump leads for a few minutes then i would pretty much rule that out.

Feb 8th, 2012, 11:07	#7
JohnL Senior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oise	Whats the best size/rating to get, and who does a good deal at the moment, unfortunately its a premium time for new batteries. John

Feb 8th, 2012, 15:04	#9
kdst5 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Horsham	Seem to remember Clan saying that the Volvo dealers are quite cheap for batteries.

Feb 8th, 2012, 16:07	#10
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	bought yesterday Bosch 100amp hr 5yr warrenty Euro parts £100.80 fitted by me.

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