Sometimes it starts and idles fine and sometimes it does not start?

2004 VOLVO XC90
199,940 MILES • 2.9L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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After changing the flywheel and putting it back together I've run into the following 1- accelerator pedal is uninstalled but still my no juice. Vehicle starts and idle. The reading off. Also, when the key is in the "on" there is a clicking sound. that wasn't there before.
Jun 16, 2023 at 8:10 PM
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It sounds like the battery is down on charge or it needs to be replaced, but to be sure please follow this guide to load test the battery:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.


Jun 17, 2023 at 8:57 AM
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