700 Series FAQ

[jimirl]

Lights flash and starter does not engage

I am new to the Volvo Community. I own an "89 740 GL wagon. It has had some issues that were worked around by a previous owner.
I replaced the distributor cap and rotar button. After reconnecting the negative battery cable I find the following set of circumstances:
When I open the door, the sidemarkers flash, a light on the dash flashes, the dome light flashes.
I put the key in the ignition and turn it to on and all of the warning icons come on.
The starter does not engage.
Can one of you relate to this experience and point me to a resolution, please?
thanks,
jim

[Peter Milnes]

Your engineering enquiry should really have been posted in the area below as it has no bearing on the FAQs. However have you ensured that the gear lever is in P or N when trying to start your car? There is a start inhibitor switch (coupled with reverse light switch), attached to the gear lever under the centre console tray (from ashtray to handbrake. often a short term cure can be managed by waggling the lever fore and aft to ensure that the P and N engagement is right. If the car still will not start then you may be in for a replacement switch unit. It is held in place by two screws (through the switch body) near the base of the lever and is wired through a 6-8 inch long lead (4 wires) ending in a connector. When replacing make sure that it aligns correctly in P and N positions and that the reverse light works in position R.

All the best, Peter.
:car-smiley-031:

[Bob]

This FAQ was updated on Sunday 3rd June 2007.

Bob

[Grazer]

The link in the original post no longer works. Seems to be missing an s (as in shtml)!

www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/FAQSummary1.shtml

[captain sensible]

Awesome, I have just bought an 740 1989 saloon, it has some issues but nothing compared to the 850 series ive owned, this faq is just what I need!

Thank you

[jtkj]

Wow - thanks for the forum FAQs!! Was poking around this side since I'm looking at buying a 740 for a good friend that's in need of a dependable car with not much money.

Thank you , Thank you, Bob and Steve!!!!

These forums have proved invaluable to me getting and keeping my first Volvo (240 Wagon) running. Because of the help I know I can get from this forum, I have confidence in purchasing another Volvo for my friend.

[Bob]

The FAQ has been updated. The editor has expressed appreciation for all the contributions.

Bob

[ole callesen]

Volvo 780 Bertone

Hello

I bought a 780 Bertone. from 1990
Chassis number is: YV1 78 2 28 2 0 D 0 10 327
It amazes me to figure No. 10 is a 0 -?
That should be an L
The car is in the club's list of chassis number.

Can the club provide an explanation for that?
The car a are from Frankrig

Regards Ole Callesen

[89740TurboR]

Need info

I recently bought my first volvo its a 740 turbo and i want to do some body upgrades i know i can fit some newer volvo bumpers but which model fit the 740??? LMK! THANKS

[minesa240x3]

Hi there as you are a new member and not quite used to how it works then I would first like to welcome you onboard, And then help you get more answers by informing you that the FAQ section is mainly to look for articles on technical issues not really posting requests for help.If you want information regarding your car then try posting in the main section.If you look above this section on the left you will see a box with NEW THREAD.just click on there and hopefully some knowledgeable person will give you the answers you require.Don't be afraid to ask if you have trouble navigating here as someone will help you out.
And while we're at it why not go to the lounge section and introduce yourself to us all?
Regards Brian.

Oh and I think most 940 bumpers will fit the 740 as my 740 facelift model has a 940 front and rear fitted.The trim is sometimes colour coded on the 940 ones.The 740 one had no trim on mine it was just part of the moulding.

[Bob]

The FAQ has just been updated with more maintenance information.

Bob

[classicswede]

Is there need for this thread to be duplicated with the 900 series post. Same FAQ, could these sticky posts not be merged