V70 2000 old shape Bump starting

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by Mark, Mar 7, 2008.

  1. Mark

    Mark Guest

    Hi I know this may sound like a stupid question but is it possible to bump
    start a v70 automatic with a flat battery I have had some advice which goes
    along the line of this being possible in reverse only but I have tries this
    and it didnt work I have also been told its possible to tow-start the car
    but the speed which has to be reached is quite high thus making this quite
    dangerous can anyone help Many thanks
    Mark
     
    Mark, Mar 7, 2008
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  2. Mark

    James Sweet Guest


    You can't bump start anything with an automatic, it has to be manual.

    Get someone with some booster cables to start it for you.
     
    James Sweet, Mar 8, 2008
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  3. Mark

    mjc13 Guest

    Actually, it is possible to 'roll start' automatics if they have a
    rear pump. My old 122S with the Borg-Warner 3 speed auto would do it
    quite easily. I don't know how many modern automatics have a rear pump,
    though.
     
    mjc13, Mar 8, 2008
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  4. Mark

    Roadie Guest

    To bump start an automatic is going to require another car IF the
    transmission will allow it. And I doubt that it will. Why not just
    use the battery in the tow or push car to jump the existing battery
    and avoid the possibility of body damage. Or better yet hook up a
    battery charger or swap in a freshly charged battery.

    The only cars i've bump started over many years of driving have been
    those with manual transmissions.

    A suggestion for future posts would be to use simple puctuation in
    your message. All potential sentences in your original message are
    run-on and difficult to read.
     
    Roadie, Mar 9, 2008
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  5. Mark

    Tim.. Guest

    Do NOT attempt to bump or tow start ANY auto. End of story.

    Tim..
     
    Tim.., Mar 13, 2008
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  6. Mark

    Allen Guest

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    Do you have a reason for this nonsense or are you just ordering us?
     
    Allen, Mar 14, 2008
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  7. Mark

    Tim.. Guest

    As others have said before- you can do it with an old school mechanical box
    with rear pump, but not on anything newer. Therefore just assume you can't,
    as ££££ repairs often follow.

    Tim..
     
    Tim.., Mar 14, 2008
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