Volvo 262 Owner's Manual page 81

1977 Volvo 262 264 265
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pg. 75 Service diagnosis
The diagnoses outlined below are intended to serve as a guide to locate and temporarily correct minor
faults. Causes of unsatisfactory performance should be investigated and corrected by your Volvo dealer.
NOTE: The points indicated by an asterisk (*) should be checked by your Volvo dealer.
Condition: Starter fails to operate (or operates very slowly)
Possible cause
Weak battery or dead cell.
Loose or corroded battery cable terminals.
Open circuit between ignition/starter switch and
ignition switch terminal on starter.
Starter motor defective.
pg. 76 Service diagnosis
Condition: Starter motor operates but engine does not start
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Correction
With the ignition switch in the "Driving" or "On"
position, check to see if the warning lights on the
dashboard come on and if they go off when the
starter is engaged.
If the lights do not come on or if they go off when
the starter is engaged, the battery is discharged or
see below.
Check battery terminals and clamps. Clean or
replace if necessary. Check that the starter cable is
tightened.
The ground strap, which connects the body to the
rear of the engine, should also be checked for
corrosion or looseness.
The circuit is closed if a clicking sound is heard
from the starter when it is engaged. If no clicking
sound is heard, check that the blue wire at the starter
is tightened. If still no clicking sound is heard, the
ignition switch or the wire is defective.
If the above checks have been performed, and no
fault is evident, the starter may be defective.
NOTE: In this case the headlight intensity will not
dim when the starter is engaged.