460 instruments

[djds63]

Hi. I am new to 400 series ownership but have been given a low mile CD that is unabused but been laid for several years unused. Aside from a good clean and service and some minor body work, the major issue is a non functioning rev counter and temp and fuel gauge. I saw a message on this forum that the latter two were a known weakness although it did not explain what the likely culprit was. The car has the electronic speedo rather than cable drive and is a K reg 1993 manual.
Secondly can anyone recommend a good independent garage for repairs / servicing in and around the Hants / Surrey area and any good breakers who know their Volvos?

Many thanks in adavnce for any pearls of wisdom in my campaign to save at least one unloved Volvo.

David

[carl4u44]

The rev counter i believe runs from the alternator, worth having a look around there for loose connections. As for the temp and fuel guages, I recently drew up a post. This involves removing the clocks and opening up the unit then cleaning the brass circuit connectors for the temp/fuel circut board. Very easy done with a little time. I would recommend servicing the engine yourself as its fairly straight forward and will save you money!