1998 V70 - Any Good?

[huron]

Originally Posted by bob12

Thanks John. That was my thinking as it's only a 'new' event.

I have even looked at the wiring diagram in the Haynes that came with the mass of 'stuff' with the car. There isn't anything between the battery, fuse and the bulbs on both sides and centre, except the switch. I guess the switch is in the usual place in this case somewhere behind the auto pedal.

Bob

Try this

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by turboboy

No alternator or starter problems but A/C not working but that is not leaking but blocked so needs de-gassing at some time when I can get out (family currently "shielding" due to covid-19) so I can change the parts that are sitting in the garage.

Just repaired / resoldered the TRACS/ABS control unit

Before you shell out on getting ti degassed and parts for a wrong diagnosis, check the solenoid block that operates the solenoid valves to send vacuum to the various parts of the HVAC system. Dry solder joints on these cause failure of the valves to operate so you get no air through the system, no temperature control etc.

As a rule, A/C systems don't get blocked internally so look for the fault elsewhere - you can probably fix it for nothing!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by bob12

Thanks all for your advices..

I bought it this morning for £275. Full leather, electric seats, new battery ....etc.

It's got a few minor niggles to sort like the power steering pump is noisy and it needs 2 new front tyres.

Otherwise seems OK generally all round with electrics seeming to work except for remote key fobs and all brake lights across the back end which have suddenly decided to stay on all the time even with engine switched off!! Must be some sort of earth problem. Currently pulled the fuse!! The car hasn't really been driven for some months and therein maybe the reason..

Cheers and thanks again,

Bob

Refit the brake light fuse and flick the brake pedal a few times with your toes Bob so it bounces back to where it should be. Chances are it's sticking a bit due to lack of use and not returning the last 1/2" to turn the brake lights off.

The brake lights are +ve switched so it's not going to be an earth fault.

[bob12]

Thanks Dave ...I had come to the conclusion very quickly it wasn't an earth problem as soon as I looked at the wiring diagram in the Haynes that also came with the motor. At least they serve some useful purpose!!

Bob