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by Zoist
Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:16 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?
Replies: 7
Views: 5067

Re: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?

today was the big day. The car was going to MOT. :rofl: I was quite nerves, I feared that the car would break down again like last time... so in good time before we went off, I charged the battery just to be safe, even thoug it startet with out problems the first time i tried today. but off we went,...
by Zoist
Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: how many 480's are left?
Replies: 33
Views: 10543

Re: how many 480's are left?

NEWS FLASH

I have just received in tell from the Danish Central motor register...

Only 63 Volvo 480 is left in DK (registered for the road)

BUT one more is coming, next week mine is going for the MOT an hopefully it will pass!
by Zoist
Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: New idle con. but still bad
Replies: 21
Views: 5761

Re: New idle con. but still bad

he did not have a ECU.... damn :cryhard:
by Zoist
Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: New idle con. but still bad
Replies: 21
Views: 5761

Re: New idle con. but still bad

hmm how to test that sensor? i haven't tried that yet...
by Zoist
Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: New idle con. but still bad
Replies: 21
Views: 5761

Re: New idle con. but still bad

Hi is there any one who has a overview of the earth connections? I have all ready changed the Positioning censor and cleaned the throttle body. engine temp has been checked (info center water fail) :rofl: but how to check the alternator? the only thing I can find about that is to unplug the coal and...
by Zoist
Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Right tail light is out?
Replies: 5
Views: 2136

Right tail light is out?

Hi my 480 from 1987 right tail light don't work... the break light, the indicator and back up light works fine, put not the normal position light.... nothing is wrong with the bulbs, I have tried to switch the to rear lights, but is is only a problem in the right side. the one from the left which wo...
by Zoist
Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?
Replies: 7
Views: 5067

Re: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?

glasgowjim was so kind to give me the advice to check and test the ECU, it could be the reason to my high and annoying idle even after i have changed the idle controller.... 40£ on a brand new one... and a 2. hand ECU is about 20£. I will turn back to my car today, to do some final work on the rust,...
by Zoist
Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: New idle con. but still bad
Replies: 21
Views: 5761

Re: New idle con. but still bad

ah damn.... I can see that my car (ES 1,7 1987 B18E) and the other (ES 1,7 1988 B18F) don't match... but you say that the problem may be gone if I change the unit? that it is possible.... worth a try... i Can see I need part no. 9031281 http://bilgalleri.dk/uploads_alb_large_wm/1631552_l.jpg but whe...
by Zoist
Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: New idle con. but still bad
Replies: 21
Views: 5761

Re: New idle con. but still bad

Hi

nice

I have a spare from a Volvo 480 ES 1,7 from 1988 (my car is from 1987) do you think it is the same? maybe I can check in VADIS
by Zoist
Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: New idle con. but still bad
Replies: 21
Views: 5761

New idle con. but still bad

Hi I have just connected a brand new idle controller. i had hoped that i would help for the erratic idle. But when i start the car it settles at 2100 RPM, if I hit the gas once it goes down to 950 RPM and i can hear the engine fights to keep running like it is too slow. one of my friends played with...
by Zoist
Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:39 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?
Replies: 7
Views: 5067

Re: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?

CRAP CAR!!!!! I had planed that today was the day for a MOT.... so i finely could get the car on the road! :rofl: So early up, fixing the bumpers, light, dashboard, and connect the brand new Idle controller.... all was good until i wanted to start the car..... (clik........ clik........) :? nothing ...
by Zoist
Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: Breaking plate
Replies: 1
Views: 3160

Breaking plate

Hello anyone who can tell me how to change the breaking plats front and rear? I can't see how i should do it... Front no. 1 http://bilgalleri.dk/uploads_alb_large_wm/1628034_l.jpg Rear no. 1 http://bilgalleri.dk/uploads_alb_large_wm/1628035_l.jpg I have an old set from my doner car that i need to ch...
by Zoist
Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?
Replies: 7
Views: 5067

Re: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?

Sorry guys, the wire from the temperature sensor was cut, and a connection was made by the faulty wire. the wire is replaced and connected correct. now everything is OK! washer pumps has been replaced, and not it all functions! but when i tested it, the rear wiper got loose and just hang until i not...
by Zoist
Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:53 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Info center "STOP" water fail?
Replies: 18
Views: 2881

Re: Info center "STOP" water fail?

Problem solved

Sorry guys, the wire from the temperature sensor was cut, and a connection was made by the faulty wire.
the wire is replaced and connected correct. now everything is OK!

except the idle.... but thats is another story.
by Zoist
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: clear front clusters
Replies: 7
Views: 3130

Re: clear front clusters

and the price?
by Zoist
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:47 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: front bumper removal?
Replies: 6
Views: 2750

Re: front bumper removal?

hope this helps

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by Zoist
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: First car,first Volvo and first 480!?
Replies: 7
Views: 5067

First car,first Volvo and first 480!?

Hi for a long time I have wanted a car, but not any car... I wanted a special car. a car that was fun to drive, with fun electronic that I could play with. But most important it had to be a car that was rare. 3 of my mates drives and fix Volvo 120 and 121 (Amazon) the wanted me to by one to. but I s...
by Zoist
Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Info center "STOP" water fail?
Replies: 18
Views: 2881

Re: Info center "STOP" water fail?

I have just tried to test the system with a new temp. sensor on the engine block, but neither works.... please i beg you all.... what can I do???? can I try to reset something? it is a 1,7 ES from 1987... please help me!!!! BTW i have noticed that the idle is about 900-1000 rpm, and is NOT stable wh...
by Zoist
Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Info center "STOP" water fail?
Replies: 18
Views: 2881

Re: Info center "STOP" water fail?

glasgowjim wrote:Too late to check tonight will check and post up tomorrow.
any news here? :?
by Zoist
Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Windscreen Washers
Replies: 10
Views: 2116

Re: Windscreen Washers

Hey

I have found 2 new washer pumps on eBay for £5,5 but i can't find the right pump for the head lights? where do i get one of these? it is slight bigger then the two normal ones. can i just use one more of or do i need a special one?