12-14-2024, 07:34 AM
I started it, so I might as well do a final update.
Everything pretty much went as expected. I did come across something which reiterates the reason I prefer to work on my own vehicles. The bracket that prevents the battery from sliding around was installed improperly by whoever serviced the battery last. It was adjusted for a smaller battery, so the angled part of the bracket failed to reach the corner of the battery. This was a bit of a pain in the ass since it would be getting dark in another hour, and I had to remove this paper-thin washer that was stuck on there pretty good so I could place that bolt in a different hole.
The "immobilizer" issue went away on its own. I did do a BMS(battery management system) reset before starting the car which just consisted of a series of wonky button presses. Not sure if that did anything, but the check engine light didn't need to be reset via scan tool either - basically just started the car and everything was good.
New plug, ignition coil, and battery. I took my time and spent maybe a couple hours or so on it. A lot of steps involved, and the negative terminal was going on pretty hard at the end to get it properly seated, so I put the vice grips on it and grabbed a hammer, but didn't really need the hammer – overkill.
The cost was around $300 for everything. Don't know what the dealer(or anyone else) would've charged, and probably still would've got the car back with battery bracket installed half assed. My independent mechanic probably would've done it right, but I haven't been to see him since my last Charger. Been doing everything myself for more than a couple years now, and I'm sure he's wondered where I've been, but I'll probably see him in February when I need a new sticker.
Car has over 150k miles on it now, and I'll probably keep it for another year. Been wondering a bit though how long the alternator in these Volvos last. I think it was around 150k when I had to put a new one in the last Charger. What a job that was. I actually needed a hacksaw blade. Couldn't use the whole hacksaw, not enough room.
On The road Again
Everything pretty much went as expected. I did come across something which reiterates the reason I prefer to work on my own vehicles. The bracket that prevents the battery from sliding around was installed improperly by whoever serviced the battery last. It was adjusted for a smaller battery, so the angled part of the bracket failed to reach the corner of the battery. This was a bit of a pain in the ass since it would be getting dark in another hour, and I had to remove this paper-thin washer that was stuck on there pretty good so I could place that bolt in a different hole.
The "immobilizer" issue went away on its own. I did do a BMS(battery management system) reset before starting the car which just consisted of a series of wonky button presses. Not sure if that did anything, but the check engine light didn't need to be reset via scan tool either - basically just started the car and everything was good.
New plug, ignition coil, and battery. I took my time and spent maybe a couple hours or so on it. A lot of steps involved, and the negative terminal was going on pretty hard at the end to get it properly seated, so I put the vice grips on it and grabbed a hammer, but didn't really need the hammer – overkill.
The cost was around $300 for everything. Don't know what the dealer(or anyone else) would've charged, and probably still would've got the car back with battery bracket installed half assed. My independent mechanic probably would've done it right, but I haven't been to see him since my last Charger. Been doing everything myself for more than a couple years now, and I'm sure he's wondered where I've been, but I'll probably see him in February when I need a new sticker.
Car has over 150k miles on it now, and I'll probably keep it for another year. Been wondering a bit though how long the alternator in these Volvos last. I think it was around 150k when I had to put a new one in the last Charger. What a job that was. I actually needed a hacksaw blade. Couldn't use the whole hacksaw, not enough room.
On The road Again
