new member chuffed to bits with his 480!!!

johnnyvolvo · Post by **johnnyvolvo** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 6:58 pm

hi folks just thought i'd say hello.I'm new to the 480 scene and can't belive what a great car i have been missing out on all these years(i've been driving all sorts)
I have just picked up a 1990 480 turbo in reasonable condition (well a ccouple of blown lights thant i've fixed and the obligatory info centre fault!!!

)for only Â£250(gbp)
Well i'm sure i'll be picking your brains for help and info on meetings mods and general repairs,and if i can be of any use anyone in the u.k. feel free to ask (well thats what forums are for isn't it?)
so if anyone can tell me how to sort my info centre it would send me off on the happy road of 480 ownership!!!!

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 7:53 pm

The First thing to Check is the Contacts at the back of the Dash, and the Bulb in the InfoCentre, The Bulb is a special Halogen Bulb and if not working the whole infocentre does not appear to work

Joolz · Post by **Joolz** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 9:06 pm

What happy road's this????

only joking johnnyv welcome to the wonderful world of the 480, its like a drug once hooked there is no going back...i know i tried

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 9:27 pm

Welcome to the 480 club europe!!

Good choice on the TURBO

Your 1st mod should be to turn the boost up with a manual boost control

LASEROWL · Post by **LASEROWL** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 3:08 pm

Welcome to the 480 'it's a way of life'

As far your info centre have a look at the threads in technical, having said that, i've tried all sorts and still it has a mind of its own.

Will work fine first thing in a morning about 5.30am so nothing is blown or faulty, yet later in the day Nothing ,dead as a dodo

Thinking about dash removal but not just yet.

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 8:33 pm

I took my dash off, only took too mins (after reading faq). My infocenter switch needed clipping back together it turned out, now its fine.

johnnyvolvo · Post by **johnnyvolvo** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 9:36 am

well i took out the switch and that looks like it's seen better days well it's in bits i think that could be the cause of my troubles so any ideas on where in i could source a new/one that works?

Murf · Post by **Murf** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 9:57 am

ive got a spare one, PM me if your interested

johnnyvolvo · Post by **johnnyvolvo** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 2:00 pm

thanks for the offer mate but i've just found one in my brothers workshop the only trouble is its attatched to another 480!!!

LASEROWL · Post by **LASEROWL** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 4:40 pm

Info centre now working again.

Threatened it with the old screwdrivers, now seems to be fine.

Taking dash apart wasn,t a prob.

I have two info centre computer backs available if they're anygood to anyone. see post in parts.

jamescarruthers · Post by **jamescarruthers** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:44 pm

are anyone elses instrument cluster plugs really tight? i think this is why my infocentre occasionally (every few months in the wet) switches of and speeds wobbles like mad if i hoolagan it at 90 now and again. pulling them on and off 4/5 times seems to have caused this no matter how careful i've been (was a bit rough first time).

was thinking of filing the plugs slightly or widening the sockets when i fit my car phone kit. and advice/reccomendations??

johnnyvolvo · Post by **johnnyvolvo** » Tue May 11, 2004 10:11 am

well have changed info centre switch but to no avail

it looks like the dash is comming out then (not looking forward to that one)
and also does anybody know the range i can get out of my 1.7tubos fuel tank (i do a lot of milage and stopping every five mins to put fuel in is a bit annoying,i'm paranoid about it running out!!)
thanks guys you have all been a great help so far another couple of problems to sort out and it'll be ready to start showing off

Murf · Post by **Murf** » Tue May 11, 2004 12:43 pm

depends how you drive but with the early small fuel tank cars you usually get between 350 and 400 miles.
with the 60L tanks you get more, unless you put your foot down!
funny but my turbo seems to be much more fuel efficient than my 1.7,maybe because i dont have to cane it as much!?