[darkshadowmach]

Just wanting to make sure you can charge the S60's battery the same way you jump start it correct? I have a dead volvo in the carport and wanted to charge it overnight.

 

[darkshadowmach]

ok, so undoubtly you can use the same connections under the hood to charge as you do to jumpstart. I connected my charger and out of curiosity ran an alternator check. It of course gave me the code for a bad alternator. So what am I looking at as far as cost now?

 

[Stefan1235]

We had a $450 charge through Firestone to replace our 2002's alternator last year, wasn't all that bad actually. What year is your car? Is the battery original? It could just end up being your battery if it's an old one, I'd suggest having an auto parts store run a battery check for you

 

[Afabula]

My battery is 12 this next year

 

[thaxman]

My battery is 12 this next year

You and your mild weather.
I bet that your quarterpanels don't rust and that your plastics and interiors don't fade and get brittle either, huh?

 

[darkshadowmach]

well after charging the battery, it was dead this morning. So I would think it is at least the battery. I will charge it again tomorrow and while letting it run, disconnect the negative post of the battery. If it goes dead, its also the alternator, correct? Its a 2002 2.4T.

 

[Afabula]

You and your mild weather.
I bet that your quarterpanels don't rust and that your plastics and interiors don't fade and get brittle either, huh?

nope, not at all

 

[GrecianVolvo]

You and your mild weather.
I bet that your quarterpanels don't rust and that your plastics and interiors don't fade and get brittle either, huh?

I am sure that the warm weather helps (although hot weather can tax a battery as well). Mine gave out last summer at 11 years old. Spent all its life in PA and Chicago with a 1-year vacation in Sandy Eggo. Its 11-year span exceeded my expectations by at least 3+ years.

 

[darkshadowmach]

went and got a battery today, defintely was a dead battery. Now if this one will last 12 years all will be well

 

[JPL Guy]

FWIW mine will be 11 in April and still going strong. I do, however, desulphate it regularly every 3 months, so I don't know if that's helping or not.

 

[thaxman]

So, battery location is no doubt increasing longevity some, but when mine goes, should I go OE, or can I expect the same service interval from a good aftermarket?

 

[endothrow]

I actually just went out and replaced my 10 year old battery this weekend. There wasn't anything wrong with it that I could tell, just that it didn't have the "ump" to start like it used to when parked out in freezing temperatures (the car is garaged every night).
I went out and got an "aftermarket" battery and spent about $100. Hopefully this will get me through another 10 years but having the battery in the back protected is certainly helping with wear.

 

[Afabula]

I actually just went out and replaced my 10 year old battery this weekend. There wasn't anything wrong with it that I could tell, just that it didn't have the "ump" to start like it used to when parked out in freezing temperatures (the car is garaged every night).
I went out and got an "aftermarket" battery and spent about $100. Hopefully this will get me through another 10 years but having the battery in the back protected is certainly helping with wear.

Yeah, my battery is showing its age... the car was bought in November of 2000. I've considered a new one but as long as it starts the car and runs like it should I'm not worried. I've never touched the battery and it's lasted more than anybody expected it to!