my 1994 Volvo 850 will not start. At First I thought it was a dead battery, but when I would recharge the battery the car would start up. but when I start driving it will it die. then it sounds like t
Asked by popkorn505 Feb 25, 2019 at 02:50 AM about the 1994 Volvo 850 GLT
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
the starter is bad and won't catch the gears to start. I would go back a hour or
two later an it would start again but It would die as son as I start driving it! I
don't get far like maybe a quarter mile nd it dies again. Don't know what the
problem can be! Help
5 Answers
First, I would run the OBDII codes if you can get it to a local auto parts store even if it is not throwing a Check Engine light. You may need a starter. You may also need to fix or replace your fuel pump relay located under the fuse holder tray. They have a nasty habit of going intermittent when they fail (which is quite a pita). Run the codes and go from there. RobertDIY on youtube can help tons with 850's
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChB1ltH63AJGzZ9SVvzOOrg
From my experience with these vehicles,and the information you have provided, i can you with confidence that you most definitely
From my experience with these vehicles , and we'rewith the information you have provided, i can tell you with the up most confidence that you most definitely need an alternator! And while you're installing your alternator, charge your battery well (for a minimum of at least 2 hours) whats going onhere is that you're charging the battery enough to get it started(what is called a surface charge)and because your alternator isn't putting out(charging) your ignition system(coils,plugs,et
Etc. As soon as 4 put the vehicle under a load it doesn't have the power to stay running! What ever charge you give it is gone. How ever it will idle for a time! Until you drain the battery!
