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- Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:29 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Front indicator bulb
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3970
Ah, pain in the arse problem, but simple to explain. Any problems with the circuits for the front lights seem to trip the system for the pop-up motors in the 480. I had this a couple times, whilst it's non-scientific, I just played with bulbs/wiring looms until it fixed itself, thankfully not to ret...
- Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:07 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: FOR SALE - Volvo 480 Turbo Oyster Metallic 1990
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4027
- Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Getting 480 Serviced at Volvo dealer, good idea or not??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5694
Go to Volvo with a 10 year old + car hmm.......Not a chance!!! I've paid for Volvo servicing @ £90 per hour +Vat on my S40 to keep the full dealer history in tact, frankly my experience of every dealer I've visited is generally friendly but useless. It extremely unlikely they will know any more a...
- Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New model of the 480
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3530
- Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Will she make it to the north of Italy?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4565
Well certainly things break on 480's, but it's rare that those things would be something that stops the car from being driven. You can drive a 480 with a knackered gearbox/clutch for months. The engines will keep going well beyond the overheating point for longer than you'd probably wish to risk goi...
- Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Will she make it to the north of Italy?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4565
- Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:16 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Rear Fogs Mystery...or not so mysterious...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3001
Only one light should work it was made that way so retards could not switch on both rear lights to mimic the brake lights and cause accidents. :D Now in fairness I've only ever done this to wankers who want to sit right up my arse, however with only one foglight it's easier to change to second and ...
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:58 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: WANTED - Volvo 480 Sunroof
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2466
- Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thinking of getting a 480
- Replies: 49
- Views: 10858
- Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thinking of getting a 480
- Replies: 49
- Views: 10858
In addition to any check’s you’d usually carry out, these specific ones for a 480 may prove helpful: The Pop-up lights should move up and down as a pair, and with a smooth sounding motion only. If you can put your head near the lights whilst they are raised and lowed, doing this about ...
- Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thinking of getting a 480
- Replies: 49
- Views: 10858
To be honest, Volvo were ahead of thier time in almost every area of design, in some ways this created all the problems the car suffers from. True enough the glass hatch is not the biggest of spaces to get stuff through, but then both the rear seats and the front seat will pull forward with the rear...
- Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:06 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: FOR SALE - Wheel Caps (various volvo alloys £3ea)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3055
As mentioned above, just check the part #'s on the back of an existing centre cap, if this is a match, it'll be the same as what you have. Yes the Avior ones I bought to fit on my Taurus but they aren't quite right (a little small I believe), but they look much better than a big gap and four nuts (I...
- Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: fair price?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2295
- Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thinking of getting a 480
- Replies: 49
- Views: 10858
I was never stranded by mine, but you will find yourself having to spend a considerable amount on parts/labour to keep them in good order. Again, aside from a dead battery, in over two years it always started without even hesitating. Prices are currently rock bottom, so no better time to buy. You'll...
- Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:30 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: FOR SALE - Wheel Caps (various volvo alloys £3ea)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3055
- Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:14 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: FOR SALE - 91 turbo manual Moonstone grey (photos added)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4380
- Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo 480 - having quite some parts resprayed!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2206
It's a weird thing, but I suppose for the European members it's worth having the car sprayed, as second hand they are still worth a few thousand Euro. But car's here go for £1,000 tops unless they are something special/bought by a muppet. To spend £1,000 on a 480 in the UK is hard to justify w...
- Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:56 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: FOR SALE - Celeb no198 Storm Grey
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1498
Don't understand why 35mpg is bad on a 2ltr, depends on how you drive it 40mpg or close to that is achieveable on good runs at 60/70. 35mpg is certainly not bad for a 12 year old 2.0 engine in any regard, before you think your driving a sports car. A Turbo will only be worse for economy, especially ...
- Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:47 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: WANTED - one alloy wheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2576
- Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo 480 - having quite some parts resprayed!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2206