2000 Volvo V40 Starting

2000 VOLVO V40
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KIM RICHARD
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The engine will not start (turn over) using the key. The battery is fully charged all dash lights come on as usual. The starter switch works as normal but the engine will not turn over.
I can activate the starter & turn over the engine by using a jumper at the solenoid terminals. There are 12 volts at the starter switch connection on the steering column. I have switched the starter relay. This came on all of a sudden. Thank you.
Nov 12, 2009 at 9:09 AM
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JIS001
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You could have an issue with the immobolizer. You would need to have it scanned for codes to see if that is the problem? Also do you have more then one key? If you do what happens when you use the other key?
Nov 12, 2009 at 10:49 PM
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