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- 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,...
- 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!
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!
- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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,...
- 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...
- 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
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
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
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.
- 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?
- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
any news here?glasgowjim wrote:Too late to check tonight will check and post up tomorrow.
- 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?
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?