From CEM to VEM, from LED to lightbulb and more. If you have an electrical problem, like a broken info-centre, search for answers in this category. This is also the place to be when you expect the problem to be of an electrical nature...
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M69OOE
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by M69OOE » Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:01 pm
I've got the old girl out of the garage and back onto the road again (she's been laid up for a few months) but something has gone wrong with the outside temperature sensor.
Since I live in Lancashire, and not the Arctic Circle (though it is a bit parky up here this week) I know it isn't minus 40 degrees outside.
Is it possible that this is the reason the engine is running rich / fast too? It won't idle at below 1300 revs, even after a long run...
Any ideas what I do to rectify the problem??
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Captain Slow
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by Captain Slow » Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:49 pm
I belive that you're seeing the temperature that the infocentre gives when it has no signal. Possibly sensor/connection failure? The sensor is behind the Volvo badge on the front grille.
Previously....
Whitney - 95 N White celebration No.449/480 now with Ladyforatey
Lula - 94 M Volvo 480GT Sold on...
Daphne - 95 M volvo 440si 1.8 73,000K (sold :()
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M69OOE
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by M69OOE » Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:51 pm
Excellent! I'll have a look on Saturday morning & post the results
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glasgowjim
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by glasgowjim » Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:40 pm
The external temperature sensor has no effect on the running of your car and as Capt slow has said the sensor is dead repalcement is simple and inexpensive as a second hand unit costs only £13 including UK postage
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M69OOE
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by M69OOE » Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:05 am
ok, Thanks Jim. Should I PM you to order one, or is it someone else?
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glasgowjim
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by glasgowjim » Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:57 pm
Daft question that one
pm me
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M69OOE
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by M69OOE » Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:13 pm
Ha Ha, wil do - but before I do, I wonder if you can point me at the unit 'behind the grille'? I had a good look earlier on, but I'm blowed if I could see the offending item...
Do you have any pics?
Cheers
Martin
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Captain Slow
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by Captain Slow » Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:00 pm
Personally, I don't have any pictures. Not sure I can say anything more helpful than the sensor literally is the backside of the centre of the volvo badge (not the one on the nosecone!) Not sure that you'll be able to see it any other way than going underneath the car and looking forward to the back of the grille
Previously....
Whitney - 95 N White celebration No.449/480 now with Ladyforatey
Lula - 94 M Volvo 480GT Sold on...
Daphne - 95 M volvo 440si 1.8 73,000K (sold :()
