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by spree
Sun Nov 03, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: I might have discovered why the rear wiper won't park..
Replies: 7
Views: 1958

Re: I might have discovered why the rear wiper won't park..

Well I've fixed it for now by soldering together the broken wire and putting some heat shrink over it. I have also re insulated the other wires with electrical tape as they look a state but are actually still holding ok. I then just wrapped up the whole thing with electrical tape until I get the cor...
by spree
Sat Nov 02, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: I might have discovered why the rear wiper won't park..
Replies: 7
Views: 1958

I might have discovered why the rear wiper won't park..

After finding I have a rear wiper parking issue on the new 480 I cut back the very perished rubber over the wiring into the tailgate and found this! It's amazing anything works back there at all!

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by spree
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 3616

Re: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(

Lol!! Lakes is awesome, I was there a couple of weeks ago... There's dedication to the cause for you, Lakes isn't exactly around the corner from Manchester!! ;) Steve :hopping: Oh, that Commer camper is properly bizarre!! Wow yeah you are a dedicated 480 enthusiast! I'm looking forward to going the...
by spree
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE:- LED DRL lights
Replies: 30
Views: 9740

Re: FOR SALE:- LED DRL lights

All bulbs have been sent out now and I have a few sets in stock if anybody wants one.
by spree
Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 3616

Re: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(

Van wrote:
spree wrote:
Van wrote:I works and you don't see it from the outside.
Nice one Van. I'm going to give it a go!
One more help: I applied some glue on the nuts to secure them.
I do hope you a referring to the seat belt arm...because otherwise that sounds potentially hazardous! :shock:

;)
by spree
Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 3616

Re: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(

Call Lakes Volvo, it's a Volvo only scrapyard— they may have one. It'd be easier if you were driving past to stop and look yourself but they may be able to post parts if you ask. They have about 10 seriously dead 480s in. The majority don't have arms (I've looked) but you might be lucky if they hav...
by spree
Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Genuine 480 Turbo Richmod ecu pair £200
Replies: 8
Views: 2357

Re: Genuine 480 Turbo Richmod ecu pair £200

Wow he sold it for £200?

Must hold on to mine then. :-)
by spree
Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 3616

Re: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(

Van wrote:I works and you don't see it from the outside.
Nice one Van. I'm going to give it a go!
by spree
Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Car Mats
Replies: 9
Views: 8431

Re: Car Mats

by spree
Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo 480 L reg 1993 turbo black breaking for spares
Replies: 11
Views: 2432

Re: Volvo 480 L reg 1993 turbo black breaking for spares

How is the black plastic front grill section with the fog lights? I may take that off your hands.

Oh and if you have any seat belt arms and nice front and rear clusters I'm also interested.

Cheers!
by spree
Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 3616

Re: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(

glasgowjim wrote:Hi spree I have a few heater control knobs spare. Been busy this weekend so I was unable to look out the other parts you were looking for.
Thanks a lot Jim!

Looks like I'm going to have to get the dremel out and have a go at repairing the seat belt arms in a similar way to what Van did.
by spree
Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 3616

Re: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(

Well I just called up the dealer to be told that they are unavailable now as I'm sure some of you must know already!

I also tried to order a new heater control knob and these are gone now too.

G U T T E D
by spree
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: 480 spotted on Inspector montalbano BBC TV
Replies: 5
Views: 2467

Re: 480 spotted on Inspector montalbano BBC TV

Captain Slow wrote:Never heard of the programme, does it make me sad that I just watched the clip Jim mentions?
I watched it too...
by spree
Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 3616

Re: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(

Maybe you can repair it? Look here: http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=14868&start=20 bottom post. Thanks for that Van Hmm well I don't think he has done a very good job there but I do actually think I might be able to do better. EDIT just realised that was you Van. I meant ...
by spree
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 3616

Just broke my drivers seatbelt arm. :-(

Well I have been running around trying to make things safe all bloody day before the "worst storm in 25 years' hits... I go to park my car around the back of my house and the neighbours builders have left all kinds of potentially hazardous items lying around and I have to try to tidy it up or risk s...
by spree
Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: warm b18ft surging idle and bad starting
Replies: 25
Views: 7202

Re: warm b18ft surging idle and bad starting

OK so I have now swapped it and all seems well again! Yay! Doingitsideways I would love to take that sensor off your hands then? Below is a picture of the old one just to make sure. Do you have a set of my warm white LED DRL's already? I will gladly trade you the sensor for a set of those? Then its ...
by spree
Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Footwell lighting!
Replies: 6
Views: 5709

Re: Footwell lighting!

If I come across any posts looking for info on footwell lights I will direct them to this thread. Gj mod Nice one. It's such an easy and useful mod actually. Especially with the 480's weak interior lighting. I just added the info that if anybody fancies doing this mod then they can get the strips f...
by spree
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: warm b18ft surging idle and bad starting
Replies: 25
Views: 7202

Re: warm b18ft surging idle and bad starting

No, if anything it was, and indeed still is running cool. Mine never gets above about 83°c as the fan cuts in. I don't trust the guage, to be honest I think the sender is goosed! Steve :hopping: Yeah I think it must be that. It has all the classic symptoms from what I am learning. I'm going to swap...
by spree
Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: warm b18ft surging idle and bad starting
Replies: 25
Views: 7202

Re: warm b18ft surging idle and bad starting

doingitsideways wrote:It's all about "The greater good!!" ;)
Top bloke. Was yours running hot btw as my engine temp got to 110 degrees today and its never been that high? My info center has been on the blink so I hadn't noticed it until now when it has decided it would like to function again...