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- Thu Mar 07, 2019 2:43 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: vinyal wrapping a tatty dashbord surround?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3772
Re: vinyal wrapping a tatty dashbord surround?
Wow! That looks really nice! :D I restored my dashboard using “plastic welding” with some wire melted in for reinforcement. It turned out OK. However, since my surround had been missing most of the mounts, I had to guess how they used to look like :) It was especially difficult around fog light swit...
- Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:10 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted: Rear Engine Mount
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5873
Re: Wanted: Rear Engine Mount
There is an online store from Poland that sells engine mounts made out of polyurethane. They have the front one and the rear-horseshoe type: https://www.volvofan.pl/Poduszka-skrzyni-omega-poliuretanowa-VOLVO-440-460-480-OE-po-regeneracji-p2605.html https://www.volvofan.pl/Poduszka-skrzyni-Przednia-o...
- Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:12 pm
- Forum: Howto manuals
- Topic: removing rear lock
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5625
Re: removing rear lock
The next step is to remove the metal bracket that holds the microswitch. If I remember correctly then all elements detach.
- Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:26 am
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Towbar approval
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1218
Towbar approval
Hi, I recently purchased a towbar (tow hitch). It’s not a Volvo one, but from an aftermarket supplier. It needs some sand blasting and painting, since it’s covered in rust. Nevertheless, I think I will get it installed without a problem. However, I am a bit concerned with getting it approved. Does a...
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:55 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Immobiliser & central locking problems - unable to start car
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7534
Re: Immobiliser & central locking problems - unable to start car
I would start by getting to the microswitches by the lock. Remove the plastic cover of the lock on inside of he car and see if all the meachnical parts are in place. When you turn the key a plastic “ring” presses a microswitch which sends a signal to the CEM. If mechanical parts are ok, then check t...
- Thu May 31, 2018 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo 480 introduction video with Derek Bell
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2904
Re: Volvo 480 introduction video with Derek Bell
If they knew how the car will leak water, they wouldn’t wash it so much
- Tue May 29, 2018 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Price when new?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4171
Re: Price when new?
This list of options is pleasantly simple compared to modern cars
- Mon May 21, 2018 7:42 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: 480 Turbo running problem
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9876
Re: 480 Turbo running problem
So if you can get that wire sorted out hopefully you'll have a really nice surprise! Yes, I had it today :D I went for a drive. In a mix of suburban areas and some flat country roads, I managed to average 7.2 l/100 km (about 39 mpg). I was really gentle with acceleration, but clearly the fuel consu...
- Thu May 17, 2018 6:14 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: 480 Turbo running problem
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9876
Re: 480 Turbo running problem
40 mpg? 45 mpg? My 480 hasn't ever been even close to these figures. I need to double check if it's is not a turbo after all
- Thu May 17, 2018 12:53 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: 480 Turbo running problem
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9876
Re: 480 Turbo running problem
It’s reflected in manually calculated average consumption, which jumped from 9–10 l/100km range up to 12–14 l/100km. But it’s also visible on the IC, so it seems that the ECU intentionally uses too much fuel (i.e. these are not leaking injectors). I have checked all wiring and resistances related to...
- Wed May 16, 2018 6:34 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: 480 Turbo running problem
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9876
Re: 480 Turbo running problem
Turned out it the wiring to the lambda sensor. It's the green one and is some form of armoured cable and it was corroded somewhere. Today I discovered that my 2.0 also has a problem with the green lambda wire (I hope the reason for insanely high fuel consumption is finally identified :) ). The wire...
- Wed May 16, 2018 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: The infamous green books
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1168
Re: The infamous green books
It's not exactly what you are asking for, but here is an interesting post about 480's A/C from a French forum:
http://www.forum-auto.com/pole-techniqu ... 425097.htm
http://www.forum-auto.com/pole-techniqu ... 425097.htm
- Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:51 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Rev Counter Inoperative
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1197
Re: Rev Counter Inoperative
I had an issue with the rev counter and it turned out to be the connectors on the back plate of the instrument cluster. As far as I remember there are four connectors: long metal pins that extend from the counter “module” and slide into sockets at the electronic board (i.e. the backplate of he clust...
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:02 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted: rear wiper trim, small section
- Replies: 4
- Views: 952
- Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:32 am
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Genuine Volvo Washer Jets Available to Order (P/N: 34002215
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3702
Re: Genuine Volvo Washer Jets Available to Order (P/N: 3400
They have some new parts and they also broke some 480s in the past, but don't get your hopes too high. They do not update the catalog for the 400 series anymore, so they don't have everything. Nevertheless, I can recommend them, because they ship very quickly and they are reliable
- Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:17 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: The Wolf roams
- Replies: 207
- Views: 144164
Re: The Wolf roams
My throttle sensor has resistance between 900 and 2500 Ohms. It's the 2.0 engine, but if I remember correctly all engines should have the same resistance (Haynes contains the specs)
- Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:50 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Window regulator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2530
Re: Window regulator
I suspect that in my car I have one of these Valeo regulators (judging by the shape of it). All functions are there—"one-click" opening and closing with a door key. The only difference is that it seems to be faster than the original Volvo regulator, so one window goes noticeably faster
- Mon May 22, 2017 8:25 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Intriguing discovery about spark plugs-got the right ones?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4260
Re: Intriguing discovery about spark plugs-got the right one
I have also noticed that the plugs are different length, despite being all listed for Volvo 480. I had Bosch plugs for some time and I replaced them with Champion rn7lcc, which are noticeably longer. However, I didn't notice a big difference in the way the engine is running.
- Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:58 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: It's finnaly happening: Rough idle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2391
Re: It's finnaly happening: Rough idle
I join this topic, although I have a non-turbo 2.0 engine. I guess that on a non-turbo engine, the breather cannot cause idling issues, since the air from the breather connects to the intake before the throttle. Am I right? Nevertheless, I am thinking about replacing my breather, since it lets some ...
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:52 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Rotary Headlight Switch illumination
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3631
Re: Rotary Headlight Switch illumination
There is one bulb illuminating rotary switch and the three buttons. There are two plastic prisms that distribute the light around. One prism leads the light info the rotary switch and the other leads the light up to the buttons. If you remove the button, the prism should be partly visible. Perhaps y...