Mile counter not working dim info centre
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Mile counter not working dim info centre
I have just noticed on my 480 gt my mile counter is not working but the speedo is fine, also the info centre is quite dim but you can read it. Any ideas thanks Steve
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Re: Mile counter not working dim info centre
The odometer is probably a worn cog . you can get replacements.
The info centre bulb is probably blown.
this is a quote from Harriet....
the info bulb just a standard R64124 B10D Halogen PC Base Panel Bulb 12V 5W Black Base
that cost around 2 pounds
The info centre bulb is probably blown.
this is a quote from Harriet....
the info bulb just a standard R64124 B10D Halogen PC Base Panel Bulb 12V 5W Black Base
that cost around 2 pounds
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Re: Mile counter not working dim info centre
Thanks for the reply Jim. Manage to fix the dim info centre forgot about the brightness adjuster ha. After searching the forums the other night for hours I saw about the cog so this morning I have taken the dash out and the speedo instruments, I took the odometer out and the blue cog seemed fine I turned it in place and could not see any teeth missing and it moved the numbers around as supposed to. I out all the wiring back on and the dash back on and seemed to be working. Took it for a spin and after half a mile stopped working again. Do you think it could be another cog or a wiring issue? Also which cable that goes into the back sends the information to it as I think the grey one is a bit loose? Thanks steve
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Re: Mile counter not working dim info centre
The plug nearest the drivers door if a RHD version is the one that has the speedo feed.
trying reaching up behind the dash board after everything assembled and press it in a bitty. it is 'just' within reach if you lie with your napper under the pedals and use left hand to push plug in and right hand to keep inst panel in place
been there 'quite' often sometimes fixes it sometimes not
trying reaching up behind the dash board after everything assembled and press it in a bitty. it is 'just' within reach if you lie with your napper under the pedals and use left hand to push plug in and right hand to keep inst panel in place
been there 'quite' often sometimes fixes it sometimes not
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Mile counter not working
I have just bought my 4th Volvo 480. This one is a 1995 Celebration.
When driving it home I noticed that the mile counter and trip recorder were not working.
The recent MoT certificate confirms that the mile counter was working until very recently.
Please could you describe in a little more detail exactly what I am looking for.
Is it a multi-way plug? How do I find it? How do I recognise it?
When driving it home I noticed that the mile counter and trip recorder were not working.
The recent MoT certificate confirms that the mile counter was working until very recently.
Please could you describe in a little more detail exactly what I am looking for.
Is it a multi-way plug? How do I find it? How do I recognise it?
Barrie Jones
Current 480: 1995 Celebration 2.0 Burgundy
Previous: 1994 Celebration (rear-ended by a Transit van)
1993: Black 480ES 1.7 (sold)
1990-92: Bright Red 480 Turbo (Company Car)
Current 480: 1995 Celebration 2.0 Burgundy
Previous: 1994 Celebration (rear-ended by a Transit van)
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Re: Mile counter not working
The cogwheel inside the speedometer unit is probably broken. There's a lot of documentation on this forum on where to obtain a new cogwheel and how to replace it. Good luck.ormolu wrote:I have just bought my 4th Volvo 480. This one is a 1995 Celebration.
When driving it home I noticed that the mile counter and trip recorder were not working.
The recent MoT certificate confirms that the mile counter was working until very recently.
Robert.
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum