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Hello all/need assistance with my new 440 SiViews : 669 Replies : 3Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:57 | #1 |
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Hello all/need assistance with my new 440 Si
Hi,
Just bought a 1993 440 1.8 Si with 92,000 miles on today,its a bit tatty around the edges (well boot lid,rear arches & a few little dents here & there) but I only bought it as a cheap run around to work & its got 12 months mot. Got a few little problems with it at the minute:- 1: Car wont start (kinda big problem) I've charged the battery up & it kicked over fine,drove for a few miles stopped it & it was flat again. Is there an easy way to tell if its alternator or battery? 2: I've found an earthing strap loose,one that attaches itself to an electrical box on the bulkhead.Any idea where that should mount to at the other end? 3: Sometimes its a pain to get into 1st & 2nd.Not bad as in gear crunching,just seems really stiff? 4: As a first time volvo owner I also dont understand what the light bulb icon with a cross through it means on the dash (it goes off after a few minutes) 5: Suspension seems really wobbly but that might be just because I drive 205 GTi's as well. Well I think thats all for now,I've already found the cure for the pond in my boot problem on this site.......thanks,mind you I dont understand how the rear wiper is supposed to be controlled.I've tried a few things but maybe the motor/fuse is knackered. For the money I paid I'm happy with my first volvo when it runs,very quiet & relaxed driving machine,but surprisingly nippy when needed (not GTI quick,but good for what it is) Thanks in advance. Shane |
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