Electrical problems from bad battery cable: Volvo C70 Electrical System

Problem overview

The battery B+ cable has problems with the terminal end necessitating replacement. Symptoms may include no start, cranks wont start, warning lights coming on and other odd electrical issues. The B+ cable end is located in the engine compartment fuse box near the drivers side shock tower.

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11 model years affected

Average mileage: 79,669 miles

(40,000 - 157,000)

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Electrical problems from bad battery cable on Volvo C70

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