New Boy!!

tb4802010 · Mar 30th, 2010, 20:28

Alright thre guys, Names Tom, I don't quite have a 480 yet, but im picking up my grandads hopefully this weekend.. its a 2.0 ES Ltd Edition.. He also said the fuel gauge is broken.. (wondered if anyone knew how to fix it...) and the passenger window.. it's stopped 3/4's of the way up.. and wantd to know what i would need to make that work, no technical speak please, i am quite a simple person when it comes to cars.. Just learning bits and Bobs!

244T · Mar 30th, 2010, 21:06

I dont know tje answers to your question.... but enjoy it!

ahal · Mar 31st, 2010, 02:58

Hi & welcome

Regarding the window being stuck, you could always try holding the key in the 'lock' position on the driver's door just to see if you can return the window to fully up. It's a feature of the 480 that has got me out of this jam a couple of times ... it might just work for you.

Regards,

Tony.

captainslow · Mar 31st, 2010, 12:18

The fuel guage is on the infocentre which is famous for its connections on the back. The connections loosen over time so the display on the infocenter becomes intermittent/scrambled. The display can return temporarily by a tap on the dash above the infocenter (or in my case driving over the expansion joints on the tay road bridge!)

To fix it youll have to remover the dash to get at the clocks, sounds scary but isnt too difficult to do. Refer to the 480 club europe forum and help will be readily available

tb4802010 · Mar 31st, 2010, 14:12

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Originally Posted by captainslow

The fuel guage is on the infocentre which is famous for its connections on the back. The connections loosen over time so the display on the infocenter becomes intermittent/scrambled. The display can return temporarily by a tap on the dash above the infocenter (or in my case driving over the expansion joints on the tay road bridge!)

To fix it youll have to remover the dash to get at the clocks, sounds scary but isnt too difficult to do. Refer to the 480 club europe forum and help will be readily available

Cheers for that. Looks like my works cut out then!

Looking subtle mods.. Like lowering, i need a site to find coilovers for older motors.. anyone got any ideas?

B20F · Mar 31st, 2010, 14:37

I would advice to lower no more then 30mm, otherwise every speedbump becomes a challenge. The're several brands oa Boge, Sachs, Lesjofors, and some more. Remember that the original shocks won't last long with lowering springs. To do it right you should also change the shocks for or Bilsteins or Koni. Other brand shocks can't cope the lowering for long. See also this topic for more info.

captainslow · Mar 31st, 2010, 17:38

480 owners must be aware of speed bumps even if at standard ride height-I managed to scrape one in kent somewhere with 3 passengers aboard! damn them (the speed bumps)

tb4802010 · Mar 31st, 2010, 20:02

Thanks guys. I do live down a road with terrible speed bumps, but they are not too bad taken at an angle. I really can't wait to get this car!

Mar 30th, 2010, 20:28	#1
tb4802010 New Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2010 19:33 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Horley	New Boy!! Alright thre guys, Names Tom, I don't quite have a 480 yet, but im picking up my grandads hopefully this weekend.. its a 2.0 ES Ltd Edition.. He also said the fuel gauge is broken.. (wondered if anyone knew how to fix it...) and the passenger window.. it's stopped 3/4's of the way up.. and wantd to know what i would need to make that work, no technical speak please, i am quite a simple person when it comes to cars.. Just learning bits and Bobs!

Mar 30th, 2010, 21:06	#2
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Have fun I dont know tje answers to your question.... but enjoy it! __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Mar 31st, 2010, 02:58	#3
ahal Master Member Last Online: May 30th, 2015 05:21 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wicklow	Hi & welcome Regarding the window being stuck, you could always try holding the key in the 'lock' position on the driver's door just to see if you can return the window to fully up. It's a feature of the 480 that has got me out of this jam a couple of times ... it might just work for you. Regards, Tony. __________________ www.volvo400.com

Mar 31st, 2010, 14:37	#6
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	I would advice to lower no more then 30mm, otherwise every speedbump becomes a challenge. The're several brands oa Boge, Sachs, Lesjofors, and some more. Remember that the original shocks won't last long with lowering springs. To do it right you should also change the shocks for or Bilsteins or Koni. Other brand shocks can't cope the lowering for long. See also this topic for more info. __________________

Mar 31st, 2010, 12:18	#4
captainslow Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2018 22:59 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St Andrews	The fuel guage is on the infocentre which is famous for its connections on the back. The connections loosen over time so the display on the infocenter becomes intermittent/scrambled. The display can return temporarily by a tap on the dash above the infocenter (or in my case driving over the expansion joints on the tay road bridge!) To fix it youll have to remover the dash to get at the clocks, sounds scary but isnt too difficult to do. Refer to the 480 club europe forum and help will be readily available

Mar 31st, 2010, 17:38	#7
captainslow Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2018 22:59 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St Andrews	480 owners must be aware of speed bumps even if at standard ride height-I managed to scrape one in kent somewhere with 3 passengers aboard! damn them (the speed bumps)

Mar 31st, 2010, 20:02	#8
tb4802010 New Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2010 19:33 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Horley	Thanks guys. I do live down a road with terrible speed bumps, but they are not too bad taken at an angle. I really can't wait to get this car!

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