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by suddy
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: 27mA current drain, is it normal?
Replies: 3
Views: 3199

Re: 27mA current drain, is it normal?

It's a 1995. Interesting, I didn't think to check the charging voltage at the battery terminals, I was trusting the little voltmeter gauge inside the car. With that said, I tested it, it's a steady-ish 14.4V at idle, drops slightly to 14.3 when I increase the rpm of the engine, but still, I'm reason...
by suddy
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: 27mA current drain, is it normal?
Replies: 3
Views: 3199

27mA current drain, is it normal?

I have been suffering for regular non-starts since the weather went cold needing me to put the charger on it in order to start. I measured the current load when the car is off, doors closed, locked and alarm on, which settles to 27mA, I wondered if this is normal or would this be considered excessiv...
by suddy
Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: SRS Light won't go out
Replies: 8
Views: 7463

Re: SRS Light won't go out

One further update since the problem happened again since my last post. I had a hunch that the dash light was at fault. This time I tested the signal coming from the crash sensor at the point of first switching to ignition position II. There is a voltage just less than 9v, which dropped to ~1.5v aft...
by suddy
Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: SRS Light won't go out
Replies: 8
Views: 7463

Re: SRS Light won't go out

Morning, I would like to share an update since I have got it working. Long story short, I removed the SRS bulb whilst it was lit (ignition on II), then put it back - and it went out. Now it does the usual light for 10 seconds, then off. Tested a few times most recently just now. Error code still rea...
by suddy
Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: SRS Light won't go out
Replies: 8
Views: 7463

Re: SRS Light won't go out

Hello, I have had the steering wheel off a few times during my ownership, but I have always been _very_ careful when replacing. That's not to say it's not the problem this time, but I have a mind that if the steering wheel was at fault the error codes would be along the lines of: 2-1-1 Steering whee...
by suddy
Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: SRS Light won't go out
Replies: 8
Views: 7463

SRS Light won't go out

Morning, My SRS light had been flickering for some weeks prior to being permanently on, which is the state as of now. I followed the well documented (https://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19326&p=168246&hilit=error+code#p168246) instructions to read the fault code which came up ...
by suddy
Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: 2005 Lincolnshire Meet Photos.
Replies: 35
Views: 19176

Re: 2005 Lincolnshire Meet Photos.

VFC is mine... i've had it for 15 years and put 160K on it, using it for work and going to Europe in it. Some pictures of me there too.

Nice to see that the members from the meet still read the forum...

All the best
Stephen
by suddy
Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Parts for the venetian blind
Replies: 5
Views: 3490

Re: Parts for the venetian blind

I ordered mine from Shapeways and I am very happy with them.

It would be great if the intermediate ladder "rungs", that hold each slat in place could also get made...

Stephen
by suddy
Wed May 02, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Momo Wheel
Replies: 6
Views: 2150

Re: Momo Wheel

Good luck dealing with them, my personal experiences with Douglas Valley Breakers have always been pretty poor. Most recently, some parts I ordered were broken when removed (by them), and aggressively refused to return my money for the parts that were damaged. A quick Google check of their reviews s...
by suddy
Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs
Replies: 42
Views: 33125

Re: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs

Hello, After having a gearbox replaced in the past (probably not due to incorrect oil), I always used the genuine Volvo or Millers oil in the replacement, and did so for the last 13 years (since it got replaced) and the gearbox has remained in good order since. I took some time to contact Volvo abou...
by suddy
Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:57 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Gearbox/driveshaft bellows bearing - how to refit
Replies: 2
Views: 5455

Re: Gearbox/driveshaft bellows bearing - how to refit

Thanks - I did the job a few weekends ago. In the end, I got a 30mm spanner and hammered the new bearing back onto the driveshaft using the spanner as an aid. No leaks so far, but don't know if I damaged the bearing by doing so, causing a future premature failure... guess I'll find out Kind Regards,...
by suddy
Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Gearbox/driveshaft bellows bearing - how to refit
Replies: 2
Views: 5455

Gearbox/driveshaft bellows bearing - how to refit

Hello, after finding out that the spare driveshaft I have is wrong. I will replace the leaking bearing + bellows boot on my existing driveshaft. Left side. I don't have a problem to remove/refit the spider/tripod nor to remove the old bearing, but how do I put on the new bearing without damaging it?...
by suddy
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Difference between driveshafts
Replies: 1
Views: 4668

Difference between driveshafts

Hello - Please could someone tell me the difference between the 1.7 driveshaft and the 2.0/Turbo driveshaft? I am taking about the left side, with the spider joint that goes directly into the gearbox. The parts manual lists two part numbers 9031180 -- exc b20f/turbo 9031181 -- b20f/turbo The parts m...
by suddy
Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Oil on speed sensor
Replies: 43
Views: 20226

Re: Oil on speed sensor

I would expect its option 1. The avg speed was no longer being reported, the feed to the car radio was not working, and after driving at speed to a stop at a junction the engine would stall, which leads me to believe its the feed to the ECU rather anything from the ECU. Just for some background; The...
by suddy
Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:19 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Oil on speed sensor
Replies: 43
Views: 20226

Oil on speed sensor

I have been having intermittent problems with my speed sensor (not the dashboard, rather the feed to the ECU). So, I took it out the other day to clean it, to find some gear oil on the sensor. Could this be the cause of the problems I'm getting? The sensor is a sealed unit, so I couldn't imagine oil...
by suddy
Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: For sale : windshield seal
Replies: 15
Views: 4075

Re: For sale : windshield seal

Hello, do you still have this for sale?

Kind Regards,
Stephen
by suddy
Fri May 19, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Ebay parts - Be Aware
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

Re: Ebay parts - Be Aware

Every time I tried to order something from there, I had my money refunded as the part advertised was not in stock. So I had the inconvenience of trying to source the part elsewhere at the last moment.

I am not bothering to order anything from them again.
by suddy
Thu May 11, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Cambelt Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 4140

Re: Cambelt Questions

Makita DTW450Z...
by suddy
Mon May 08, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Cambelt Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 4140

Re: Cambelt Questions

Well, it's done. I had another go, the weekend before, at the crankshaft pulley but it wasn't moving. As i'd been quoted £160 + VAT for ONLY THE LABOUR, I decided to buy myself cordless impact gun and try to do it. What a tool - I had some doubts about the power of it because this bottom pulley seem...
by suddy
Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Cambelt Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 4140

Re: Cambelt Questions

So, Today was the day. I spent well over an hour trying to get the locking pin bolt out. Ended up rounding it off. Accepted that it probably hasn't been removed for 15years. Decided to have a go at removing the crankshaft pulley. No chance. car was 5th gear, wheels on the floor, and a 2ft breaker ba...