740 electrical surprise

[Allen]

Thanks to the group for the excellent advice re my 740. I was
experiencing complete loss of electrical power when I made a sharp left
turn. As suggested, I checked where the ground strap was routed by the
under engine supports.

I was just poking around, and got a shower of sparks! The power and the
ground were routed side by side, and insulation had apparently worn
between both cables, such that with the right motion, you had a full on
short circuit. The ground cable was almost completely severed. I
replaced both cables after disconnecting the battery, and all is well
now. I was surprised to see that both positive and negative cables spent
so much time so close. If you experience intermittent shorts, check this
out! I'm surprised I didn't have a complete meltdown.

Allen

 

[G Klein]

there is a service campaign #78 from 07/1996 you will have to have your
Volvo dealer check your vin # to see if your vehicle qualifies for this
recall

--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as long
as I live,
nor should any American.
"Mow Green"