There is the possiblility of excessive chafing of the insulation of the positive and negative battery cables.
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Volvo 745 Electrical problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo 745's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1989 volvo 745. Within a month of purchasing the vehicle, the battery drained and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to a local wal-mart and the battery was replaced with a larger sized battery with higher wattage. The failure continued several times after the replacement. The alternator was tested at several different service stations, but appeared to be fine. The contact stated that the battery needed to be recharged every two to three weeks. The failure mileage was 277,000 and current mileage was 277,250.
Condition exactly as described in recall 96v085000 but volvo claims my vin no is not covered. My vehicle falls within the model and manufacturing dates covered by the recall. My claim for correction of the problem was rejected by [[redacted]] service manager hassel volvo 79 cedar swamp road glen cove, n.Y. 11542 The positive battery cable has several inches of insulation chafed away while the negative cable has completely failed thru chafing. Both problems are at the point...
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where the negative battery cable attaches to the engine. My vehicle - 1989 volvo model 745 station wagon. Manufacture date - march 1989. Vin no. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
While parking noticed smoke coming from engine. Opened hood and noticed fire on battery cable. Please provide further information. *Ak
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