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About Ray Niemi
Expertise
ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.

Experience
I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.

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Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.

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Volvo - Volvo 1996, 850 wagon, won't start

Expert: Ray Niemi - 11/3/2009

Question
I have an 1996 Volvo 850 wagon that won't start. It has a new battery but will not crank. I can jump start the car and drive it but when I shut it off, it will not crank. All fuses in fuse box under the hood are good. I have tried to jiggle the shifter, nothing. I have tried to jiggle the key, nothing.
Thank you for your time.

Answer
Richard,
Make sure that the car is in Park. Read the fault codes in the trans to see if the Gear position sensor is bad. There is also the chance that the ignition switch has failed. The Gear position sensor has a high failure rate. It acts as the neutral safety switch the reverse light switch and the gear position switch.

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