One problem related to starter solenoid has been reported for the 2005 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Volvo S80 based on all problems reported for the 2005 S80.
B+ battery cable at starter solenoid shorted to starter case and grounded. Causing a fire in engine carpartment. Car shut down without warning. Engine went off, lights went out all in an instant. Emergency flashers were inoperative. Pulled off to the side of the road and stopped using the emergency brake. Smoke was comming from under the hood. Opened the hood and found the front of the engine on fire. Extiguished the flames. Disconnected the negative terminal on the battery located in the trunk, car towed to dealer, in process of repair.
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