ABS light MUST come on at ignition on and then stay off, IS part of MoT,
not sure if level IS required, the other cars don't have a switch so probably a 'nice to have' and if causing issues ? ? /
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- Tue Oct 03, 2017 11:42 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator trouble shooting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3267
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:46 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator trouble shooting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3267
Re: Alternator trouble shooting
Don't have that on my 1993, two litre one. Another cost cutting?
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:57 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: ECU vs engine compatibility
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- Views: 1959
ECU vs engine compatibility
Sorry to ask, I have done a number of searches but can't find the list that showed which engine should match which ECU I have TWO ECU, one with /2 and one with /3 both for B20F engine, unknown quality etc, ex scrap-yard etc ECU in car is a /2 engine in the car has a GREEN dipstick and I mean under b...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:41 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator trouble shooting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3267
Re: Alternator trouble shooting
ah.... we're talking about the SS1 here? I'm going to guess its running something ford'ish under the bonnet? You'll be running a classic alternator if so, either the Lucas A127,or a Bosch 55 (in, I suspect, the LH position). very simple alternator, was a dream to rebuild either! Plus there's PLENTY...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:29 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: power steerin hoses/pipes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1537
power steerin hoses/pipes
looking for power steering hoses / pipes.
was mentioned as an advisory on MoT on the C30 (different garage as moved work place) and they are MUCH better looking than the 480 ones!
was mentioned as an advisory on MoT on the C30 (different garage as moved work place) and they are MUCH better looking than the 480 ones!
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:58 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Fuel tank
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1715
Re: Fuel tank
for info I check it when tank is empty (nearly) and then confirm that it agrees when i add 40litres, TBH fairly accurate most of the time.
PS when the range gets to 11 iles the next step is ' - - - ' , which I took as being 'you're own your own from here pal'
PS when the range gets to 11 iles the next step is ' - - - ' , which I took as being 'you're own your own from here pal'
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Motorbike sidecar with 480 front orange indicator light
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2903
Re: Motorbike sidecar with 480 front orange indicator light
There has been a small Italian manufacturer who used actual Volvo 480 front lights. Can't remember which one, though. and there was company that took a TR7 (GRINNEL?) and re-clothed it in GRP and they used the front lenses, but maybe not the holders as you changed the front bulbs from INSIDE I gues...
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Motorbike sidecar with 480 front orange indicator light
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2903
Re: Motorbike sidecar with 480 front orange indicator light
I hope they bought a massive stock of them , then we can raid their parts bin
and hope they also built RHD motor cycle combinations
and hope they also built RHD motor cycle combinations
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:50 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Front seatbelt buckle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 887
Re: Front seatbelt buckle
Hi all I will need to replace the front seatbelt buckle on the driver side. I have noticed a crack and I think it is a MOT failure. If you happen to have one knocking about give me a shout please or if they can be replaced by anything else could let me know as well? Best Moi a crack in the plastic ...
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:47 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Fuel Pump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 773
Re: Fuel Pump
I need to move my car out of the garage temporarily so put the dash wiring loom back in and she turns over however I can’t get the fuel pump to run. Having done some research the fuel pump should run for a few seconds on position 2 then stop and wait for position 3 then start again, can anyone conf...
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: YouTube video
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1742
Re: YouTube video
post another couple of comments on existing topics
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 5:33 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: The Current State - A Lotta Hope
- Replies: 51
- Views: 15766
Re: The Current State
mmmmm dust covers? wot are they? I had two wee bits of rusty metal attached (well four if you count the front wheels as well) :wink: rear covers made from galv ducting and front from the side panel from somat, plastic coated ally (the stuff with the fake leather effect) but keeps worst of c**p off :...
- Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:56 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: CEM Problems - Replacement unit needed, Help!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5582
Re: CEM Problems - Replacement unit needed, Help!
Swapped CEM but still runs poorly. Hard to start. Seems some like one sensor is not working. Got new sparks, cables and ignitor. Where should I start troubleshooting? Disconnecting a sensor at a time and listen for changes? If there is no change it could be the faulty one. Or are there any suggesti...
- Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:49 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator trouble shooting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3267
Re: Alternator trouble shooting
Just reread your question and handbrake (P) is not included in test and should only light when handbrake is on. OK some more digging required I think . . . . I know that the SS1 has a fluid level indication but not seen a switch on the top of the 480, maybe only certain models? (hand book says hand...
- Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:08 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator trouble shooting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3267
Re: Alternator trouble shooting
providing that they get looked at by SWAMBO !!!jifflemon wrote:Dash lights are light traffic lights!
Red is stop
Ambers are proceed with caution!
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:55 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator trouble shooting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3267
Re: Alternator trouble shooting
I'll have a go at that , I was also going to take the wire from alternator through a bulb to live side of battery as that is on ign side of circuit and see if it lights then check voltage (assuming I get some illumination) other than that need a new reggy, or brushes and / or slip rings worn away wi...
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:45 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Melting wires under the relay box
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2573
Re: Melting wires under the relay box
there are TWO types of relay, different pin-outs :-( you can here http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=35398#p212332 made a similar mistake once before with previous car, I'd just chucked in a relay from spares box, never checked the pin-out, the wee puff of Jo Lucas was a bit ...
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:51 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator trouble shooting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3267
Alternator trouble shooting
Wifes car just died :-( diddly squat change in voltage from alternator when changed from ign off to idle to 2000rpm. new battery (ie nicked from SS1) got it going the half mile home. something niggles me that if the warning light doesn't come on when ign is turned on then this prevents the alternato...
- Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:48 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Ah
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1846
Re: Ah
Volvo Sweden wants the 400 series to go to oblivion. The poor build quality of the Dutch Volvo's and the Renault running gear makes them think those were no real Volvo's. . can't be that bad, we are all still running them. . . . :wink: :wink: although i accept 'not a real volvo' but then again the ...
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:04 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Wanted : Alternator tension nut/assembly, 2.0ltr auto
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2047
Re: Wanted : Alternator tension nut/assembly, 2.0ltr auto
Will is this the adjuster which (should) be tucked in at front of alternator, on mine there is a small 'kink' in the hose so that you can get a socket drive direct onto the end of the adjusting nut? (thoughtful bunch VOLVO :wink: ) I'll have a look cos I'm sure I have (had) a spare. If i find it I'l...