Volvo 480 Club Europe

Turbo cars all have a MAF (manifold air flow) sensor to work out how much air is getting in to the engine. They all have pretty much the same engine management system. Early N/A cars have a MAP (manifold air pressure) sensor and an intake air temperature sensor to work out how much air is getting in...

Hey Dave, Throttle position sensor really does read just on and off on your engine. It tells the ECU to use the idle air control valve to maintain idle and that’s about it. You should hear it click with the lightest pull of the throttle cable. If not, it needs adjusted by moving on the slotted holes...

travis43 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:44 am

jamescarruthers wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:55 am

You’ve got enough lights as this absolute horror shows!

really nice car. so beutyfull

Pass the eye bleach please, I need to unsee this.

I seem to remember Ade found some interesting stuff out about different length of plugs for the Turbo engine years ago. Along the lines of aftermarket being a little shorter in some cases but not really why.

I got some from Skandix ages ago along with a big order for the car. https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/body/interior-equipment/safety-belt-system/button-lock-safety-belt/1034049/ I don't think they are anything special or specific to the 480. For example, these look awfully familiar don't they: ...

Ah, there is a picture! Not showing up for me. Agreed, no way ATF should be in the manual box!

Ah, the car has an automatic gearbox? It must used Dexron II specification in that case. What did they put in?

Ignore what I said about linkage being worn.

There is also a kickdown cable on the automatic which can be set up right/wrong.

Often linked to either wrong gear box oil or worn selector linkage. These should be still available as a part for a Renault Clio

I'd also be interested. Have considered a big bit of heat shrink but never actually done anything about it.

We are all crazy here and if you are a little bit more so there will be no judgement.

Just for numbers counting, I will be +1, as in my application form hopefully.

I’d maybe pop along. I’m from up there so could combine it with a trip up north to see family.

I'd try asking people who are breaking the whole car. I'm not on the Facebook but there are probably some cars being broken on the UK group. My wife is a member and I am occasionally allowed a look! There is a GT being broken I think. I think someone on this forum put an aftermarket sensor in but ca...

Ben480 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:49 pm

Thanks for the hint but mine is really broken

That happened when we tried to pull it off

Commiserations! They are really hard to get. I suspect you will have to get a second hand one. Good luck!

Hello everyone! I recently register in the forum and i don´t know if i have to create a new thread but i´m also searching for a speed sensor for my 480 ES 89´ I think the ref nº is 3413744 Does anyone know where i can find one available? I´m from Portugal and it has been very difficult to find one ...

Got half a tank in according to the Info Centre

I started the 480 up today to let it run while I worked on installing a new rear seatbelt so that now my son’s bigger car seat can be installed (thanks Jeff!). The fuel tank must have to let some air in and out and I would imagine that it used to do this silently. Now however it sounds like a harmon...

I have just booked with the online form for my father and I to attend and have made a booking request to the hotel.

That wiggly f****r blew up on me too. I got a second hand one but was considering making it up from universal stuff from ASAP Supplies. I guess you have noticed that the ends are different sizes and it originally had a metal heat protection sleeve due to proximity to the exhaust manifold.

Are you sure it wasn't the fuel pump behind you, between the rear seats? They can get a it noisey when very empty. Avoid that if you can as they can overheat and die.