Volvo 740 electrical problem

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Ed Rednik, Dec 30, 2004.

  1. Ed Rednik

    Ed Rednik Guest

    740 turbo wagon 1991
    2.32 litres

    Hi everyone,

    Has anyone ever had this problem:

    Regularly, the car goes into a "faulty electrical" mode, i.e. when
    ignition is turned on, the usual dashboard signal lamps do not come
    on, except for the overdrive lamp, and the battery does not recharge.
    Local Volvo "experts" appear baffled. The main ignition switch was
    replaced, with no effect. What would cause the car to do that?

    Thanks

    Ed
     
    Ed Rednik, Dec 30, 2004
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  2. Ed Rednik

    Glenn Klein Guest

    Did anyone check the small red wire @ the back of the alternator if this
    wire comes off or has a loose connection this could cause your complaint
    Glenn

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    Glenn Klein, Dec 30, 2004
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  3. Glenn Klein is right on the money with the alternator ground wire - in most
    cars there is no such thing, but the 740 (and probably a lot of other
    Volvos) have the alternator mounted on rubber bushes - yes, even the
    adjuster arm - and it just won't work without the ground wire. The end that
    goes to the block loosened slightly on ours (actually a 760, but the same
    arrangement) and it drove me batty. Wiggling the wire revealed the loose
    connection - it rotated with little pressure.

    In addition, ensure the engine to chassis ground connection is good. When in
    failure, there should be very little voltage between the engine block and
    the body.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Dec 30, 2004
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  4. Ed Rednik

    Mike F Guest

    In addition, worn out brushes on the regulator will have these symptoms,
    as will certain internal alternator failures.

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    Mike F, Jan 3, 2005
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