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by annieosc
Fri May 31, 2019 6:40 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: external ambient temperature sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 3591

Re: external ambient temperature sensor

Replacement sensor sent from Keith Cooper in Bournmouth.Now fitted and Temperature reading now OK.

Thanks for the advice and information.......John
by annieosc
Thu May 23, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: external ambient temperature sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 3591

Re: external ambient temperature sensor

David and James......Well that solves the problem,I bought the wrong one! I feel a bit daft but thanks to you two I have learnt a lot and thanks again. If either of you could find me one that would be great. I live in Liverpool and if you can tell me what I have to do re payment/postage. Cheers........
by annieosc
Thu May 23, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: petrol cap lock/release
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

Re: petrol cap lock/release

Brilliant.........Thank you both.I will let you know how I get on........John
by annieosc
Thu May 23, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: external ambient temperature sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 3591

Re: external ambient temperature sensor

Thanks for the information.I am not sure how to post a link,but the Ebay item no is 382794330510 sold by LSM ltd and the 480 is listed on page 13.I will try to obtain an original if I can............John
by annieosc
Thu May 23, 2019 9:38 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: petrol cap lock/release
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

Re: petrol cap lock/release

Hi David........Thanks for the information..The locking/opening system for the boot lid and petrol cap is all good.The problem is that the black spring loaded piece inside the petrol cap compartment is broken and wont engage with the lid.I have another complete piece but it has to be connected from ...
by annieosc
Thu May 23, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: external ambient temperature sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 3591

Re: external ambient temperature sensor

Thanks for the information.I will try this today.I have another instrument panel with a speedo problem but I can possibly use it to prove if the fault stays the same.I bought the sensor from EBay and was assured it was for my car registration.It was a different shape to the original and I had to enl...
by annieosc
Wed May 22, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: external ambient temperature sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 3591

external ambient temperature sensor

Hi......I have an Volvo 480 celebration and the external temperature on my information centre showed -40C.Reading the forums it might be an open circuit.I replaced the sensor with one that is supposed to be for the car although it looks different.With this fitted the reading is -17C.The two wires fe...
by annieosc
Wed May 22, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: petrol cap lock/release
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

petrol cap lock/release

I have an Volvo 480 celebration.The black plunger mechanism which locks and unlocks the petrol cap by operating the handle alongside the driving seat is broken and I have a replacement to change.Does anyone know how to do this,I have taken the inner trim off in the boot and access is very limited. I...
by annieosc
Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:37 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo 480 2.0l Celebration "Breaking" all parts available
Replies: 62
Views: 26218

Re: Volvo 480 2.0l Celebration "Breaking" all parts available

Hello there........I have a 2 ltr celebration 1995.I have problems with my instrument panel(the info centre is dead).I wondered if you stlll had one.
thanks................John