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by zapcity
Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:01 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Electric windows and mirrors not working
Replies: 20
Views: 5063

Re: Electric windows and mirrors not working

Thanks Alan. Just found a 1989 owners manual online (guess there are not many differences to a 1993 model) as mine is in the post from the previous owner. Looking at the fuses is says no. 24 (30amp) covers power windows and power mirrors. Couldn't be that simple could it! Can't wait to get home and ...
by zapcity
Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Electric windows and mirrors not working
Replies: 20
Views: 5063

Electric windows and mirrors not working

Hi all,

Looking for some advice as a 480 rookie.

My electric windows and mirrors don't work. They had been working fine for previous owner, but now they've stopped.

Could you point me towards the obvious places to start diagnosis, so I don't waste a load of time.

Thanks.
by zapcity
Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:41 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Celebrations in Kent
Replies: 16
Views: 3994

Re: Celebrations in Kent

According to 'howmanyleft.co.uk" there were more GT's registered than manufacturered! Records show there were 353 GTs on the road in 1995. The data comes form the DVLA, so is as accurate as the databse that its taken from (make of that what you will!). One explaination is that dealers registered car...
by zapcity
Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Celebrations in Kent
Replies: 16
Views: 3994

Re: Celebrations in Kent

According to the brochure the Celebration was available in: - white satin 239 storm grey metallic 323 burgundy red metallic 322 I love the storm grey but most seem to be burgundy!! The GT was only available in Burgundy Pearl Metallic and Racing Green Metallic (321??), but the brochure doesn't list c...
by zapcity
Tue Apr 24, 2018 2:04 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Instrument cluster required
Replies: 5
Views: 1139

Re: Instrument cluster required

Thanks all. Much appreciated.
by zapcity
Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Instrument cluster required
Replies: 5
Views: 1139

Re: Instrument cluster required

Thanks Sylvia. I've just purchase a front spoiler from Wayne, so good to know he might be able to sort the dash surround also. The instrument cluster is for a friend who uses his car daily and wants to keep his cluster in while getting a 2nd refurbed by Robert. Would you be willing to sell a cluster...
by zapcity
Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Instrument cluster required
Replies: 5
Views: 1139

Instrument cluster required

Would anyone have a celebration instrument cluster and the dash surround for sale?

Thanks.
by zapcity
Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: GT for Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1892

GT for Sale

I had a look at this car earlier in the year. If I hadn't just purchased mine, I would have bought this one. Very tidy, low miles with stacks of history. Being sold by a lovely lady in Manchester. Includes a pair of brand new (but leaking!!) rear lights (£500 on their own). https://www.ebay.co.uk/it...
by zapcity
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:36 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: You can't blame them for trying!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2285

Re: You can't blame them for trying!!

SD1 - so cool (and rusty!) in the day!! :hopping:

Similar - had a choice in the early 90's of a black 480 turbo or a Nissan 100NX. The T-bar roof did it for me and I purchased the Nissan. Well you can't get it right everytime!! Always regretted not buying that 480. :(
by zapcity
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:23 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: You can't blame them for trying!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2285

Re: You can't blame them for trying!!

I think the sellers optism reflects the current classic car market, but it seems that £3k is still about the top end for the 480 currently. Modern classic prices have skyrocketed recently, probably due to the ever increasing prices of 1960/70s classics, and the ever increasing age (and financial spe...
by zapcity
Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:32 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: CEM Wanted - Type 1 - 434 379
Replies: 3
Views: 1726

Re: CEM Wanted - Type 1 - 434 379

CEM 1 on ebay if anyone is interested. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-480-CEM-Central-Electronic-Module-Ecu/323197991675?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D50980%26meid%3D28abd1d4c92245319bbf2c9ffb290df3%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D14%26sd%3D323197991675%26itm%3D32319799...
by zapcity
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: You can't blame them for trying!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2285

You can't blame them for trying!!

Beautiful turbo for sale........but at a price!

https://www.carpenters.co.uk/used-vehic ... Auto-U192/

I know prices are on the rise, but this must be double what any 480 has ever been sold for.

By the way, does anyone know what the highest price paid for a 480 has been?
by zapcity
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:29 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Tidy looking Ebay offering
Replies: 11
Views: 2872

Tidy looking Ebay offering

This looks a nice car for not much money. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-480-2-0i-Hatchback-SE-mot-sept-2018-595/202257212446?_trkparms=pageci%3A1afb6476-2697-11e8-abb8-74dbd1809248%7Cparentrq%3A1e706bc01620ab6ab93ac528fffd1f5e%7Ciid%3A1&_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607 However I think the speedo st...
by zapcity
Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Recommissioning
Replies: 4
Views: 1443

Re: Recommissioning

Thanks. I know the electric windows currently don't work, so good advice.
by zapcity
Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Recommissioning
Replies: 4
Views: 1443

Recommissioning

Hi all, I'm now getting the 480 I purchased last year out of storage, after it being off the road for some time. It will need some recommissioning, so I could do with some advice on reference material for the 480. I'd like to get some workshop manuals, wiring diagrams etc., and wondered if you know ...
by zapcity
Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:06 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Front spoiler
Replies: 5
Views: 1445

Re: Front spoiler

frenchfries wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2017 4:51 pm
zapcity wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2017 4:33 pm
Looks good. I need a replacement for mine. Do WR supply the spoiler painted?
As far as I know if they have the correct code they can do it. Your contact is called Wayne :)
Thanks. Will give him a call. :D
by zapcity
Wed Dec 06, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Front spoiler
Replies: 5
Views: 1445

Re: Front spoiler

Looks good. I need a replacement for mine. Do WR supply the spoiler painted?
by zapcity
Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Green GT in West Norwich
Replies: 8
Views: 3300

Re: Green GT in West Norwich

I hope it wasn't my 480!

The car is in storage for another couple of weeks, as I haven't finished the garage yet.

Maybe someone was taking it for a joyride, but as the brakes don't work, that would be brave!!

Seems like East Anglia is a 480 hotbed!
by zapcity
Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:56 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: GT
Replies: 2
Views: 1484

Re: GT

I went and viewed this car yesterday. It's a lovely GT in great condition with tons of history and genuine 46k miles. A few issues, but nothing that can't be easily sorted. It has a new set of rear lights which look great. Drives very well too. Being sold by a lovely lady who needs to sell it. If yo...
by zapcity
Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Has anyone seen this?
Replies: 15
Views: 2769

Re: Has anyone seen this?

Thanks Sylvia.

I'm looking forward to some busy weekends next year.