Electrical fault driving me nuts!! HELP?? 89 740 GLE estate

alsner · Feb 12th, 2006, 15:36

I have problems with my FAN, electric mirrors, cigarette lighter, Wipers(not good!!), horn and finally dashboard instrumentation (fuel, speedo, poss temp gauge). I have found a way to fix instantly when on the road but no long term solutions. My solution has been remove the fuse and replace with the same one, I have checked all 20+fuses and non are broken. I think that; wipers, horn, heater fan, ciggie lighter, mirrors are all linked and dashboard is its own affair.

Losing wipers/fan/horn/lighter/mirrors is a pain that I must rectify as soon as possible.

It's becoming apparent that Volvo can make solid and reliable cars with good engines but, their electrics leave a lot to be desired, in all the cars I've owned only the Italian/French electrics are worse.

Can anyone out there give me any advice?

Cheers folks

Alistair

Peter Milnes · Feb 13th, 2006, 01:38

E-mail me privately and I will try to supply the answers to your problems. The model year of your vehicle would be useful as would the VIN (all 17 digits).

All the best, Peter.

alsner · Feb 13th, 2006, 12:13

Thank you Peter

Feb 12th, 2006, 15:36	#1
alsner In Volvo limbo Last Online: Aug 4th, 2013 03:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: At home View Photos By: alsner	Electrical fault driving me nuts!! HELP?? 89 740 GLE estate I have problems with my FAN, electric mirrors, cigarette lighter, Wipers(not good!!), horn and finally dashboard instrumentation (fuel, speedo, poss temp gauge). I have found a way to fix instantly when on the road but no long term solutions. My solution has been remove the fuse and replace with the same one, I have checked all 20+fuses and non are broken. I think that; wipers, horn, heater fan, ciggie lighter, mirrors are all linked and dashboard is its own affair. Losing wipers/fan/horn/lighter/mirrors is a pain that I must rectify as soon as possible. It's becoming apparent that Volvo can make solid and reliable cars with good engines but, their electrics leave a lot to be desired, in all the cars I've owned only the Italian/French electrics are worse. Can anyone out there give me any advice? Cheers folks Alistair

Feb 13th, 2006, 12:13	#3
alsner In Volvo limbo Last Online: Aug 4th, 2013 03:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: At home View Photos By: alsner	Email sent just a few minutes ago, Thank you Peter

Feb 13th, 2006, 01:38	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	E-mail me privately and I will try to supply the answers to your problems. The model year of your vehicle would be useful as would the VIN (all 17 digits). All the best, Peter.

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