1999 Volvo S80 engine problems

Tiny
JOHN42752
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  • 1999 VOLVO S80
  • 3.2L
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I was driving the car an the lights dimmed an it lost all power. So I shut it off an now it wont start
Saturday, February 15th, 2014 AT 3:17 PM

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Tiny
HOMER1967
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  • 875 POSTS
It sounds like your alternator quite working or possibly an alternator fuse blew. Have you tried to jump it?I assume by no start you mean that it won't turn over? Try charging the battery and see if it will start then. It should run for a little while on just the battery.
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Saturday, February 15th, 2014 AT 3:33 PM

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