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by dekkb
Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Passenger side door pocket, rear speaker housings, load cover and ‘Venetian blind’
Replies: 18
Views: 2702

Re: Passenger side door pocket, rear speaker housings, load cover and ‘Venetian blind’

jamescarruthers wrote:
Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:11 am
and here is the rattltastic venetian blind
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I don't care how awful this may sound I REALLLLLLLLLLY want one. I can soon turn the stereo up so I can't hear it :lol:
by dekkb
Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

Re: B20F rough running....ish

If it helps, I have some of Volvo's genuine diagnostic kit that plugs into the socket, to save you from counting flash codes. I also have the kit that plugs into the ECU, so you can take direct readings from it. Even better news, I am in Coventry tomorrow morning from 10am, seeing my accountant, so...
by dekkb
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

Re: B20F rough running....ish

You talk about the CEM and then mention starting - sorry if this is obvious, but you are aware that there is a "CEM" and an "ECU"? The CEM controls all the functions like wipers etc: hence the codes there about the wipers. CEM lives up the LHS passenger footwell. Rear wiper is usually wiring, but l...
by dekkb
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

Re: B20F rough running....ish

jifflemon wrote:
Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:12 am
I'd be tempted to say the rear wiper ones are more likely to be a break in the wiring hatch loom.
I think it probably is, I have a new loom ready to go but need to decide how to sort the connector. I might not bother though as I'm likely to do a wiper delete.
by dekkb
Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:23 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

Re: B20F rough running....ish

No None of those fancy bits :lol: CEM ones are interesting because we had issues with the CEM when we got her back on the road. She uses a "new" CEM with a jumper lead. The old one most things worked but wouldn't start the car so we swapped it out. The new one needed an extra live wire to the starte...
by dekkb
Wed Aug 26, 2020 4:23 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

Re: B20F rough running....ish

OK, I had half an hour this afternoon so I've had a quick look at the codes. As mentioned a slightly clunky system, but it works and I quite like morse code :lol: I could do with clearing the codes and trying to drive it, then testing again as I haven't got a clue how long it may have been since it ...
by dekkb
Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:09 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

Re: B20F rough running....ish

Cheers David, I'll see if I can find it and get any joy in the next day or two then report back.
by dekkb
Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:23 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

Re: B20F rough running....ish

have you pulled the spark plugs? I had to re gap mine recently and running much better, car was missing a bit and felt lumpy. you can check the fault codes and see what is recorded. I haven't touched the plugs recently, I've seen a couple of mentions of the code reading, how do you do this on a 480...
by dekkb
Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:22 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

Re: B20F rough running....ish

between 2-3 is at ALL throttle angles? Partial opening/full throttle? Hows the electrical side of things? Any recent cap/rotor/plug lead & plug replacements? All Throttle angles? What do you mean? It doesn't seem to matter how you use the throttle except for the brief chance I've had to try full th...
by dekkb
Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:12 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F rough running....ish
Replies: 20
Views: 8603

B20F rough running....ish

First of all, that might be a slightly misleading title :lol: Brief overview: Car starts fine. Occasionally she doesn't like a hot re-start after 15 mins standing, but I'm putting that down to fuel evaporation as shes fine second turn of the key . There is a LITTLE bit of rev fluctuation at idle (85...
by dekkb
Wed Aug 19, 2020 12:37 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R1
Replies: 61
Views: 15051

Re: Rescue Car: R1

Sorry, been something of a chaotic day, shall do full update soon. However, one thing I had with the car, was that Deja-Vu feeling; I'd seen it before I was sure. Yup, the car's already a YouTube star! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWd7kdGSbUA&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-eE4lWiaDI&t https...
by dekkb
Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Snazzy's story
Replies: 102
Views: 58228

Re: Snazzy's story

I Think Mr Pedantic was being. As I recall, DRLs weren't and aren't mandatory so you could remove them completely and still be fine. the only issue would be if they were directly affecting the driver in front, which would be virtually impossible to tell in a testing station as they aren't checked fo...
by dekkb
Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Famous 480 owners?
Replies: 15
Views: 3564

Re: Famous 480 owners?

[/quote] That's Interesting, Hope it isn't trashed (though if its a personal car that's unlikely) Where did you find that? [/quote] Can't remember really. I think a mate of mine who has coached Freddie told me about it when I was getting mine back on the road. I'll have to double check tbh. I would ...
by dekkb
Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Famous 480 owners?
Replies: 15
Views: 3564

Re: Famous 480 owners?

freddie flintoff has one
by dekkb
Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Volvo 2020 second record attempt.....
Replies: 21
Views: 11580

Re: Volvo 2020 second record attempt.....

I'll be there Rachel, I'm only about 10 miles down the road so It would be rude not to go :lol:
by dekkb
Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:30 am
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Bury St. Edmunds Tesco!
Replies: 4
Views: 3878

Re: Bury St. Edmunds Tesco!

sitting a bit high for me, but I like those wheels :D
by dekkb
Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Front and Rear Light Clusters - problem solved !
Replies: 60
Views: 21333

Re: Rear Light Clusters - problem solved !

It seems they've gone public!! They have been announced (with pictures) on the Volvo 480 re manufacturing page. I would post a link but I'm at work and facebook is blocked, so I can't :lol:
by dekkb
Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:01 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Front and Rear Light Clusters - problem solved !
Replies: 60
Views: 21333

Re: Rear Light Clusters - problem solved !

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, exciting news.
I'll definitely be up for a set of these as my passenger side has a chunk out of it courtesy of a little oik with a stick :angry: good work sylvia, keep us posted :hopping:
by dekkb
Fri Aug 23, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED: rear lamps covers
Replies: 13
Views: 4196

Re: WANTED: rear lamps covers

Don't know about everyone else, but mine are fine except the smoked cover. Surely there has to be a way of reproducing that single lens?
by dekkb
Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:44 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 5
Views: 4330

Re: Mud flaps

To be honest, if you need to replace the shocks and springs, don't bother with them. I've just changed mine (exactly the same set up as Jifflemons)They just hit the floor every two minutes anyway. I'll be taking mine off tomorrow as they're just annoying now, I need to hold on to them for now but mi...