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Volvo issue - alternator?
I was driving home from work today, and as I was driving, I noticed that a couple of the warning lights had come on (ABS and power steering, IIRC); then the radio shut itself off, then the engine began to lose power. As I turned onto my street, the engine died. It would start with a jump-start, and run for a few minutes before displaying the same symptoms. After turning the engine off, it wouldn't start again without a jump start.
I am 90% sure it would be the alternator. Any contradictory opinions?
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04-27-2009, 01:00 PM
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I agree--same thing happened to my Volvo and it was the alternator. Same issue that I'm currently dealing with on my P-car.
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04-27-2009, 02:43 PM
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Awesome - thanks for the reply. I suppose I'll just pull mine out and bring it down to AutoZone or PepBoys to get tested.
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04-27-2009, 03:44 PM
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Could also be the fuel pump relay behind the center console. They are simple to replace, and are notorious for causing intermittent electrical loss and engine stalls.
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04-28-2009, 06:07 AM
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Thanks, charles- I'll check that if I bring my alternator down to PepBoys to find it holds a charge fine. I might also replace the alternator brush - it's like an $8 part.
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04-28-2009, 02:26 PM
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