I just bought my car and the previous owner said the starter had a bad spot. Well I hit it. I dont need the car it just in the garage b/c I dont drive for another 4 monthes but I have a few Q's
1. How much would a rebuilt or new starter cost?
2. Were to get it other than volvo dealer?
3. How hard are they to install/ what do you have to do?
any help would be awseome
0
Starter Trouble
Started by 850Nate, Mar 22 2006 12:34 AM
-
This topic is locked
7 replies to this topic
#1
850Nate
-
- Members
-
- 57 posts
Level 1 Member
- Location:Reisterstown, MD
Posted 22 March 2006 - 12:34 AM
06' Mazda 6 S (v6) 6AT Mine
94' 850 Wagon GLT (Brothers)
'95 850 Turbo Wrecked
00' S80 (Mom's)
94' 850 Wagon GLT (Brothers)
'95 850 Turbo Wrecked
00' S80 (Mom's)
#2
MadeInJapan
-
- Lifetime Supporter
-
- 1,629 posts
Level 3 Member
- Gender:Male
- Interests:Volvo's, computers, DVD's and International Education. Born and raised in Japan
- Location:Knoxville, TN
- Crew:___
Posted 22 March 2006 - 01:14 AM
You can get a rebuilt Bosch (what's on your car) with a core swap for $175 or a new NSA brand for $159 at: http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo850eng_electrical.htm#alt Or you could look on eBay for one. They are not hard to replace.
'94 850 NA 100K+ miles (Son's beater car)
'98 S70 T-5 AT: Lots of Mods 190K miles- Engine rebuild from TB mishap- all well now.
'04 V70 2.5T AT: A few Mods 101K miles
'91 240 Sedan- Sold 4/21/09
'94 850 Turbo Wagon AT: Gone but not forgotten at 140+K miles
#3
8G5L0T
-
- Members
-
- 645 posts
Level 2 Member
- Interests:cars, hiking, biking, running.... outside activities
- Location:Orlando,Fl
Posted 22 March 2006 - 01:58 AM
add your location to your signature
kn air filter, mtx amp, pioneer sub, polk audio components and rear door speakers, 15g on 13psi, upsolute chip, koni adjustables, est springs, 17"canistos, mbc, new starter, black samcos, 15% tint
#4
pfeener
-
- Members
-
- 950 posts
Level 2 Member
- Location:Lakeville, MA
Posted 22 March 2006 - 02:06 AM
Here's a link with some tips on replacing the starter.
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/phpB...opic.php?t=6481
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/phpB...opic.php?t=6481
'98 S70 GLT
#5
850-Turbo
-
- Members
-
- 85 posts
Level 1 Member
- Location:Milpitas, CA
Posted 22 March 2006 - 02:41 AM
QUOTE(850Nate @ Mar 21 2006, 04:34 PM) 
I just bought my car and the previous owner said the starter had a bad spot. Well I hit it. I dont need the car it just in the garage b/c I dont drive for another 4 monthes but I have a few Q's
1. How much would a rebuilt or new starter cost?
2. Were to get it other than volvo dealer?
3. How hard are they to install/ what do you have to do?
any help would be awseome
1. How much would a rebuilt or new starter cost?
2. Were to get it other than volvo dealer?
3. How hard are they to install/ what do you have to do?
any help would be awseome
I'm curious. I've never heard of starter with bad spots. When you hit the "bad spot," what does it do? Does the starter just free spin? Does it grind? Or does it not spin at all?
'95 850 Turbo Wagon
#6
pfeener
-
- Members
-
- 950 posts
Level 2 Member
- Location:Lakeville, MA
Posted 22 March 2006 - 12:48 PM
The electric motor that spins the gear that engages the flywheel and turns the crankshaft, has a brush and commutator(sp?) setup . The commutator is made up of small individual sections which are individually wired back to the armature in the electric motor. The cars battery applies power to the brushes, which press against the commutator and transfer the power to the armature. If one of the sections on the commutator is bad, it's commonly refered to as a "dead spot" and if the starter motor stops on one of the dead spots, it will not turn over the next time you try and start the car.
'98 S70 GLT
#7
Wildmatt
-
- Members
-
- 27 posts
Level 1 Member
- Interests:Volvo's (duh)
- Location:Bangor Maine
Posted 22 March 2006 - 01:38 PM
QUOTE(pfeener @ Mar 22 2006, 07:48 AM)
The electric motor that spins the gear that engages the flywheel and turns the crankshaft, has a brush and commutator(sp?) setup . The commutator is made up of small individual sections which are individually wired back to the armature in the electric motor. The cars battery applies power to the brushes, which press against the commutator and transfer the power to the armature. If one of the sections on the commutator is bad, it's commonly refered to as a "dead spot" and if the starter motor stops on one of the dead spots, it will not turn over the next time you try and start the car.
Good explanation
1993 Volvo 850 - 5 speed
1998 s70 engine swap
T3/T4 Turbo - Custom Exhaust
Front mount intercooler
Approaching 1/4 million miles
Bangor - Maine
1998 s70 engine swap
T3/T4 Turbo - Custom Exhaust
Front mount intercooler
Approaching 1/4 million miles
Bangor - Maine
#8
850-Turbo
-
- Members
-
- 85 posts
Level 1 Member
- Location:Milpitas, CA
Posted 22 March 2006 - 05:42 PM
QUOTE(pfeener @ Mar 22 2006, 04:48 AM)
The electric motor that spins the gear that engages the flywheel and turns the crankshaft, has a brush and commutator(sp?) setup . The commutator is made up of small individual sections which are individually wired back to the armature in the electric motor. The cars battery applies power to the brushes, which press against the commutator and transfer the power to the armature. If one of the sections on the commutator is bad, it's commonly refered to as a "dead spot" and if the starter motor stops on one of the dead spots, it will not turn over the next time you try and start the car.
Very clear explanation, thanks!
'95 850 Turbo Wagon
1 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users
