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Triple-S · Feb 17th, 2015, 15:45

Chris - exactly the same probs as I've got on my 240. However, was told recently that the mileage trip should not be altered when car is moving, as it damages a gear in the instrument. I have no proof but sounds plausible.

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Chris_C · Feb 17th, 2015, 16:01

Is it a million miles different to this inside guys?
http://www.volvo300mania.com/uk/foru...hp?f=39&t=4147

I imagine electronic vs cable speedo's will differ, but I know 400's are split with both systems.

janneil · Aug 13th, 2015, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Wickers

Sorry - only gave half the info.

Speedo is fine, as is rev counter, all lights, and the info centre.

Just the Mileometer/Trip Meter

Kind regards

Chris

An identical problem that I have with my 1994 model which I have had from new (just short of 60,000). I've been searching the 'net for a week trying to find a source of repair/replacement but no luck so far. Kind Regards Neil

volvomania · Aug 14th, 2015, 08:09

Sounds to me as if the input signal is just fine.
Maybe a dumm question: have you tried te reset the trip meter a couple of times while standing still?
Sometimes the cogs don't engage properly and nothing will show.
It is true that resetting it while driving will shorten the life of the trip meter remarkably.

If you are resetting it you can try to push it in gently and releasing it abruptly so that the gears are engaged with a slightly larger force.

volcar16 · Sep 29th, 2016, 20:43

The odometer in my 480 Celebration has decided to stop working too, is this most likely to be the pesky gear wheel I've read so much about? @Chris Wickers, Did you get yours working again?

The instrument panel has been fault free in the 15 years and 130,000 miles I've done since owning the car apart from the info centre puts on a light show of random characters once every 6 years or so...

glasgowjim · Oct 2nd, 2016, 13:55

Replacement cogs are available on the 480 club europe forum

glasgowjim · Oct 2nd, 2016, 14:02

read this

http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/foru...p?f=12&t=35005

volcar16 · Oct 2nd, 2016, 19:27

Thank you for that lead Glasgowjim, I shall make contact with Robert :-)

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volvomania Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 14:13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bouwel	Sounds to me as if the input signal is just fine. Maybe a dumm question: have you tried te reset the trip meter a couple of times while standing still? Sometimes the cogs don't engage properly and nothing will show. It is true that resetting it while driving will shorten the life of the trip meter remarkably. If you are resetting it you can try to push it in gently and releasing it abruptly so that the gears are engaged with a slightly larger force. __________________ Life is a journey, so sit back and enjoy the ride! Born Built Beauties: Parts keeping our cars on the road! www.Born-Built-Beauties.eu

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volcar16 New Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2016 20:15 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Doncaster	480 Odometer problem The odometer in my 480 Celebration has decided to stop working too, is this most likely to be the pesky gear wheel I've read so much about? @Chris Wickers, Did you get yours working again? The instrument panel has been fault free in the 15 years and 130,000 miles I've done since owning the car apart from the info centre puts on a light show of random characters once every 6 years or so...

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Feb 17th, 2015, 15:45	#11
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Chris - exactly the same probs as I've got on my 240. However, was told recently that the mileage trip should not be altered when car is moving, as it damages a gear in the instrument. I have no proof but sounds plausible. P

Oct 2nd, 2016, 13:55	#16
glasgowjim Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2018 15:45 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	Replacement cogs are available on the 480 club europe forum

Oct 2nd, 2016, 14:02	#17
glasgowjim Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2018 15:45 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	read this http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/foru...p?f=12&t=35005

Oct 2nd, 2016, 19:27	#18
volcar16 New Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2016 20:15 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Doncaster	Thank you for that lead Glasgowjim, I shall make contact with Robert :-)

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