Volvo Repair: Car wont turn over, neutral safety switch, starter solenoid

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Hey Phil,

I have a 2001 Volvo S60 and when I got in it this morning to leave, it wouldn't start.  When I turn the key, nothing happens but I have power to everything else and I also tried to jump start it and still nothing.  It won't click or anything when I turn the key.  Any ideas?  Thanks...Lance Iversen
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Try it in neutral to make sure it's not a neutral safety switch.

Check all battery connections, no corrsion on terminals.

Any type of aftermarket alarm system with an start inhibitor circuit?


I tried all of those things and the start inhibitor is the factory one.  Could it be the starter that is shot?

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This is the only thing left if everything else is ok. To confirm, check to see if current is applied to starter solenoid when key is in crank position. ( this'll need two persons to help check )
If no current, check elsewhere. If there is current, try tapping it lightly with a hammer while cranking. If it then starts, the starter is bad.