The "What's up with my 460" thread!

doingitsideways · Mar 6th, 2013, 00:21

Well, I've just bought a 460 to add to the ever growing fleet of Sweden's finest.

I've not had a chance to give it a good going over yet, but no doubt the problems will come thick and fast knowing 400 series!!

So, first up: The backwards alarm led.

When the car is locked, the led does nothing, yet when it's unlocked and the ignition turned on it flashes continuously.

I can see this getting more than a little annoying, although I was impressed by the previous owner's reckless use of a piece of tape to cover the led!! Lol

Oh, thanks to Adam, who I bought it off

For the purposes of future problems:

The car's a P reg 460 GS 1.8i, remote locking, A/C, elec sunroof, mirrors & front windows, half leather with no heated seats... End of the line special!

Thanks,

Steve

StockholmSyndrome · Mar 6th, 2013, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

no doubt the problems will come thick and fast knowing 400 series!!:

Don't say thaaaaat!

doingitsideways · Mar 6th, 2013, 20:31

I've got a 480, trust me, I know!!

Steve

dcw · Mar 6th, 2013, 21:55

Hmmm...other than suggesting that the car's alarm LED is possessed in some way, I am not sure. Sounds a strange one. Do you have the Technical Publications DVD? If not, I'll happily have a look at mine for you and see if there are any helpful pointers.

What I can say for sure though is that taking on another 400 series when you already live with a 480 makes you a glutton for punishment! My current "fleet" runs to 3 Volvo's, but I don't think I'd be brave enough to have more than one 400 among that lot! Still, at least on a 460 there are no pop-up headlights to battle with....

David

doingitsideways · Mar 6th, 2013, 23:41

No David, I don't have the DVD but i'd be grateful if you could take a look for me

Yeah, I know what you mean... I must be mad!!

Steve

dcw · Mar 7th, 2013, 10:05

No probs Steve; when I have a minute I'll see if I can find anything useful for you.

David

StockholmSyndrome · Mar 7th, 2013, 19:03

I'm 440 shopping online right now and this thread is crushing my dreams.

Dreamcrushers :P

Thanatos · Mar 7th, 2013, 19:57

the 440/460 were no where near as bad as the 480

TurboZutek · Mar 7th, 2013, 20:10

IIRC the alarm led flashing when unlocked indicates there's a fault with the system. That would also explain why it DOESN'T light when the car's locked; the system is disabled when a fault code exists.

It's been a while since I worked on one, but I think that's the case! I guess you could test it by setting the alarm then opening the bonnet... If it doesn't go off, you'll know the alarm is out of the game!

Chris...

dcw · Mar 7th, 2013, 21:38

Hi again Steve

Afraid the most I can find out is that the LED flashing when the alarm isn't supposed to be set is that it is an indicator of a fault in the system, just as TurboZutek suggested.

I can't believe I can't find more info - I'll keep looking, but that might help a bit, I guess.

David

Mar 6th, 2013, 00:21	#1
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	The "What's up with my 460" thread! Well, I've just bought a 460 to add to the ever growing fleet of Sweden's finest. I've not had a chance to give it a good going over yet, but no doubt the problems will come thick and fast knowing 400 series!! So, first up: The backwards alarm led. When the car is locked, the led does nothing, yet when it's unlocked and the ignition turned on it flashes continuously. I can see this getting more than a little annoying, although I was impressed by the previous owner's reckless use of a piece of tape to cover the led!! Lol Oh, thanks to Adam, who I bought it off For the purposes of future problems: The car's a P reg 460 GS 1.8i, remote locking, A/C, elec sunroof, mirrors & front windows, half leather with no heated seats... End of the line special! Thanks, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Mar 6th, 2013, 20:31	#3
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	I've got a 480, trust me, I know!! Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Mar 6th, 2013, 23:41	#5
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	No David, I don't have the DVD but i'd be grateful if you could take a look for me Yeah, I know what you mean... I must be mad!! Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Mar 7th, 2013, 19:57	#8
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	the 440/460 were no where near as bad as the 480 __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

Mar 7th, 2013, 20:10	#9
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	IIRC the alarm led flashing when unlocked indicates there's a fault with the system. That would also explain why it DOESN'T light when the car's locked; the system is disabled when a fault code exists. It's been a while since I worked on one, but I think that's the case! I guess you could test it by setting the alarm then opening the bonnet... If it doesn't go off, you'll know the alarm is out of the game! Chris... __________________ Sealed For Life Transmission: "The unit is sealed until it dies from dirty, old fluid which should have been replaced."

Mar 6th, 2013, 21:55	#4
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Hmmm...other than suggesting that the car's alarm LED is possessed in some way, I am not sure. Sounds a strange one. Do you have the Technical Publications DVD? If not, I'll happily have a look at mine for you and see if there are any helpful pointers. What I can say for sure though is that taking on another 400 series when you already live with a 480 makes you a glutton for punishment! My current "fleet" runs to 3 Volvo's, but I don't think I'd be brave enough to have more than one 400 among that lot! Still, at least on a 460 there are no pop-up headlights to battle with.... David

Mar 7th, 2013, 10:05	#6
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	No probs Steve; when I have a minute I'll see if I can find anything useful for you. David

Mar 7th, 2013, 19:03	#7
StockholmSyndrome Spanner Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 08:26 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South West	I'm 440 shopping online right now and this thread is crushing my dreams. Dreamcrushers :P

Mar 7th, 2013, 21:38	#10
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Hi again Steve Afraid the most I can find out is that the LED flashing when the alarm isn't supposed to be set is that it is an indicator of a fault in the system, just as TurboZutek suggested. I can't believe I can't find more info - I'll keep looking, but that might help a bit, I guess. David

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