Intermittent Starting Problem

[Kirbyvv]

I've got an intermittent starting problem. Hop in, turn the key and nothing, not a sound, turn it a second or third time and it fires right up. Then it will work fine for the next few times, then act up again. It seems more common when it is a cold start. I pulled and reset the kill switch and it still acts up. Is this a starter selenoid or are we tracking a gremlin?

[mrfixxall]

I've got an intermittent starting problem. Hop in, turn the key and nothing, not a sound, turn it a second or third time and it fires right up. Then it will work fine for the next few times, then act up again. It seems more common when it is a cold start. I pulled and reset the kill switch and it still acts up. Is this a starter selenoid or are we tracking a gremlin?


loose battery cable at the starter? check all the connections,battery too! :)

[hardcrab]

possible wiring connection at key switch or switch itself ? .........:crossfing:

[Trueser]

Also check the engine connector. Loossen hose clamp pull it off and reset.

[MOP]

Inside the connector plug that Mike mentioned you will notice tiny slits in the prongs, take thin blade and carefully open the slits up slightly just a hair this will ensure better contact within the plug.

[mrfixxall]

Guys he has a older volvo, i dont think volvo used that style plug back then:)

[Kirbyvv]

Thanks, I'll try it all and see how it goes.

[RedDog]

replace the key switch