[FONT=Times][size=7]Here I am again. now my Volvo 400 a month ago had starting problems ie: just would not turn over or start. I have replaced the battery, my local garage replaced the starter motor, great woked for a day then would not start, back to the garage. They placed another cable from the engine to the body. Great working ok for over a month. Came to car yesterday and it would not start, left it a few minutes, turned key started ok. Any Ideas or has anybody had same problem? (ihave replaced both battery terminals one with a new earth lead and the battery is a Bosch sliver one)

i had problem with car alarm module (which consists of immobilizer, alarm and central locking sistem). Sometimes engine didn't start. I left car for couple of hours and then it started normally. I replaced it and now it works ok.

Did you ever get your starting problem fixed?

I am dealing with the same issue for a 2002 Volvo S60- intermittantly won't start, crank or turnover, but the dash lights come on. I also have left it at a Volvo dealer for 4 days, but they could never duplicate the problem. There are never any codes that appear. I have also had the limp-home mode recall software change done on my Volvo, still intermittnatly won't start. Also I have had a software change on all the door locks.

Below is a copy of my first post today from another msg. I saw from someone who looked like they had the same problem:
Hi there!

I am brand new to this forum but couldn't help to take interest in your "car won't start" issue.

I have a 2002 S60 that has had this very intermittant and tricky problem to diagnose for about the last 2 years. The car will not turn over, but the lights come on, the air will blow, you can turn the radio on, but as far as the car and the engine, it is silent, it will not start, it's dead. It all began shortly after I purchased the vehicle used. Trust me, we have spent thousands of dollars and seen 3-4 different Volvo dealerships and other mechanics, none who could diagnose the problem. I am curious to know if the crank shift faulty wiring was in fact your problem. I noticed this was posted about 1 year ago and not sure if you have resolved your problem yet. I really am hoping you did because I really love my Volvo, it is sporty and red and really good looking and it drives good too, when it starts I might add.

I have been standed at night several times, a female alone. I have had it towed twice to the dealership only for it to start for them after pulling it right off the tow truck. I have paid over $100 to have new keys made, that did not fix it. I have had the battery checked 3 times....it's good. I have had a new starter put in, a new ignition switch installed, and a new PNP switch installed (that was our original gut feeling of what the prob. was), so after all of that when the PNP switch was installed about 3 months ago, I did not have any more problems.....for awhile.

Until it came back 2 weeks ago. I learned throughout the last 2 years, after the first half dozen times when I was stranded that if I would keep the key turned enough for the lights to come on, put my foot on the brake where it would take pressure, and then take the car out of gear and then put it in neutral and then back in park while turning the key as soon as it hit park, it would start every time (but sometimes with a slight hesitation) Then after the PNP switch was installed, I thought my problem was solved, but it's not.

Now today, after trying all my little tricks to get it to start, putting it in neutral and then back in park......it still would not start! My husband took his jumper cables and we jumped started it and I drove it straight to Auto Zone, sure that I had a dead battery. It registered over 12.44- it was good. My problem is back!

Can someone please let me know what maybe has been missed? I even went to a Toyota dealership today to drive a new Camry because I was sick and tired of this undependable car, no matter how good looking it is. Needless to say I was not impressed with the new Camry's....my Volvo is soooooo much nicer and my interior is a big cut above all the Toyotas.

Please help!!!

Have you resolved that issue? I think I have the same exact issue with my S60R. I love my car and I'm not ready to give it up yet.