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This question is for my sons car
1998 Volvo S70 T5 it has 82k miles and the 2.3L High pressure turbo /w automatic trans.
Here’s the problem…
His car died at school and one of his friends attempted to jump start the car. However…They had the polarity reversed and said the jumper cables started smoking when they realized something was wrong. That means they called me…
First off I have checked the fuses and the #10 15A starter fuse was blown. I replaced it but as soon as the key is on it blows again. After a little internet searching it sounds like a relay could of been damaged. Thankfully it looks like there is a video about relays and will be taking steps to see if that is the problem.
My end question though is what else should I be looking at that could have been damaged? :S
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Anything electrical could be fried… unfortunately, up to and including the entire computer system may need replaced. Check the relays first though. I also wonder if the battery itself might be damaged, and continually blowing the fuse.
Update
Replaced starter relay from volvo only $30
Misc package of 15A fuses $3
New battery $105Problem Solved.
It would be great if you could update your original post just in case someone else has a similar issue as well as your original thread having a conclusion.
I would pull a wiring diagram for that circuit and see what else is shared. You may have a short to ground in the wiring or a component that is internally shorted thus causing the fuse to constantly blow.
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