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All systems quit

Sent to Car Experts October 4 2004 at 12:42 AM
   

1985 Volvo 740 GLE sedan. While car is running, everything
quits. Has happened 4 times in the last 6 months. It loses all
power, has no lights, horn, radio, etc.. It makes no difference
whether the car has been running an hour or 5 minutes. The
battery and alternator have been tested ok. The battery ground
has been checked. The car will start up after sitting, from
overnight to just 10 minutes. Any idea where I should
look next?

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $1
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October 4 2004 at 4:48 AM (4 hours and 6 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
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 check grounds and main wires for proper contacts ??????????

ignition switch..but when all is working the horn works without the key in the contact?  if yes than i would blame it on poor contacts..

 

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October 5 2004 at 1:04 AM (20 hours and 15 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
I'm not quite sure I understand your comment...If the horn is not
working when the key is out then you are suggesting a faulty
ignition switch? If the horn does work , then you suspect faulty
ground contacts?
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