Volvo: Dead Volvo, volvo 940, thanksgiving holiday
QuestionI love my 1994 Volvo 940. I parked it in my garage over the Thanksgiving holiday and returning a couple days later when I tried to start it up the car was dead. Not even a dim light in the dome light. I tried using my battery charger but that didn't seem to make a difference. I just dropped in a new battery from WalMart (only place open) and no joy. I checked the fuses and the main fuse is fine.
The temp dropped to the mid 30s. I don't know how old the battery is as I've had the car about 2½ years and I've not replaced it. What do you suggest?
Thanks.
Karl
AnswerIf the car is completely lifeless, then it is definetly something with the battery. I don't know what condition new batteries come in (perhaps not fully charged), so for now I would get someone to jump you and charge the new battery. If after your car runs for a while but then is dead when you try again, either your alternator isn't properly charging the batter or you have a short somewhere close to the battery which is shorting it to the chasis. Good luck!