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- Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:39 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: speed sensor searching
- Replies: 8
- Views: 567
Re: speed sensor searching
Also check that the wiring is undamaged. How have you checked that the speedometer is working? I used an audio input onto the speedo cable and this proved the gears were being fed a signal so the issue WAS the connector on back of the dashboard. i used this site with a PP3 cell to provide the 'power...
- Wed Aug 28, 2024 7:20 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Interior Lights & Aerial Motor failed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 424
Re: Interior Lights & Aerial Motor failed
I'll try those tests after the better half gets back from work. I thought easiest test would be to see if I can get the boot light working with a 'pukka earth' but as you say there are numerous wires, eg the boot switch has brown presumably earth and (from memory) a blue with a tracer black? BUT at ...
- Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:36 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Interior Lights & Aerial Motor failed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 424
Interior Lights & Aerial Motor failed
I've had an issue MAYBE since I removed the rear OFF-SIDE light cluster to reduce the ventilation (ie rusted out lamp area) I saw maybe as i never noticed if light was working as only driven in day light recently. I noticed today that the boot light wasn't coming on, I'd removed the bulb holder to s...
- Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:26 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic
- Replies: 65
- Views: 32153
Re: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic
The gearbox oil leak is, annoying! I'm feeling like I'm getting one step closer to stripping the car for a totally new engine and box, but the purist within is holding on to the past. it turned out that the leak on mine was from the main bellows where it joins the gearbox, removed , added a wee shi...
- Sat Aug 03, 2024 11:08 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: mudflaps
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1894
Re: mudflaps
alan interesting ... i thought more than 1times about using 440 mudflaps. feeling only possible by comparing pictures. could you do some pictures from your modification of the inner screw please ?? would be perfect .. I can never remember how to add photos, but have taken from wheel side and undern...
- Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:53 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: mudflaps
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1894
Re: mudflaps
I 'sourced' mine from a breakers yard , actually 440 items , but close enough to fit around the arch, just the inner edge where bolted to the liner needed a wee modification (ie a new hole or two) ![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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- Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Help needed; insurance claim after crashing 480
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1731
Re: Help needed; insurance claim after crashing 480
Try Mr H, might be able to point you in the correct direction, sounds like a 'nightmare' ![Crying :cry:](./images/smilies/cry.gif)
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- Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Considering getting a 480 as my main car
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1852
Re: Considering getting a 480 as my main car
I reckon it is feasible, I did so for many years, now it is the other half's car so used a few times per week. I do have a wee hurl in it now and again just to make sure all is OK :wink: just be aware that some parts are NOT easily / speedily available and you need to know which cars were used as do...
- Thu Jun 20, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: G600DPJ 480 Turbo
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13704
Re: G600DPJ 480 Turbo
Thanks Jay. It's sorted now. I have no idea what the issue was, neither have the garage. They don't know what they did that got it to work again. I think it's likely to have been a corroded connection which when moved has made the connection again. Thanks for your help chaps. R I never loke a 'prob...
- Thu Jun 20, 2024 9:52 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: 95 2.0 Celebration - Failing emissions test UK
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1985
Re: 95 2.0 Celebration - Failing emissions test UK
What a difference in emissions and fuel economy Since the O2 Sensor signal was fixed. https://i.ibb.co/wBbZW6B/Whats-App-Image-2024-06-19-at-10-24-06-c096a9c5.jpg Thank you all for you help. good news, certainly helps when the O2 sensor gets a signal back to the ECU :-) mine still runs 'too close' ...
- Thu Jun 06, 2024 8:53 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: My baby has gone limp mode DELUXE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1604
Re: My baby has gone limp mode DELUXE
A quick update, I have noticed that the plugs are leaking fuel, or at least they seem to. Perhaps this could be part of the problem: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QdaFLfDVkFg Not sure if it is just blowing from around the plug(s) when cool remove one or two to see plug colour or contamination with...
- Sun May 12, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Sunroofs!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1891
- Sat May 11, 2024 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Sunroofs!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1891
Re: Sunroofs!
Our very first 480 (E reg) had amanual sun roof, but I don't think the handle looked like that, AND you could fully remove it without resorting to any tools (I think I di once but so ruddy noisy, it went straight back in) Personally I'd rather a sun (moon) roof as the car seemed 'brighter' / 'airier...
- Sat May 11, 2024 9:05 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Wipers (front) running at start up
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1375
Re: Wipers (front) running at start up
Jeff
OK,, that should be 'simples' as I'm sure I have a complete set of switch gear 'stashed' . . .. .
OK,, that should be 'simples' as I'm sure I have a complete set of switch gear 'stashed' . . .. .
- Fri May 10, 2024 9:47 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Wipers (front) running at start up
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1375
Wipers (front) running at start up
Folks A couple of times recently we have had the wipers come on ASAP the key is moved to the 'unlock steering' postion, no fixed method of stopping them, other than lock / unlock etc (better half made the comment and I had same issue today twice, then all normal) I know that there is an 'extra' supp...
- Thu May 09, 2024 3:41 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Dashboard fascia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2490
Re: Dashboard fascia
Very hard to find, and even if you do, it’ll only crack again. FWIW I repaired mine with either a piece of plastic and araldite or GRP 'chopped strand type Isopon' (when removed from the car), but I also 'relieved' some of the fixed section to ease the strain on the outer as the vinyl seemed to be ...
- Thu May 09, 2024 3:36 pm
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Clutch replacement - particularly difficult?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3530
Re: Clutch replacement - particularly difficult?
Jeff, I assume that you mean the inboard end of O/S ??? FWIW I managed to do this removal of either drive shaft, just wiggled the whole gearbox across towards the N/S (left side of car) with the engine supported by a hoist, but you could get away with holding the engine on trolley at flywheel end an...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:32 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Vibration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2280
Re: Vibration
I haven't checked them Jeff, I don't really know how to. Could point me in the right direction please? a quick easy check is to see if the ally heat shield above the rear mount has been 'savaged' by the upper mounting bolt, or you can try lifting the back of the engine to see if daylight appears ar...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A happy new 480 owner with a lot of questions
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4547
Re: A happy new 480 owner with a lot of questions
Oh, I just remembered. When I first got the car, I drove it home and parked at which point I locked the driver side (left) door with my key, and then went to the other side to check if that door was locked. It wasn’t and the alarm went off. It continued for a couple of excruciating and quite embarr...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A happy new 480 owner with a lot of questions
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4547
Re: A happy new 480 owner with a lot of questions
Ok guys! If I recall correctly, there are 3 cables there? Anyone knows what they all do? I guess one is for the high brake light, one for the window wiper.. But what is the last one for? Thanks for all your advice, guys! Happy weekend :hopping: you have three items on back window 1 rear wiper 2 hea...