New 480 celebaration owner. Yay!!

WillW480 · Aug 18th, 2014, 17:19

Howdy fellow Volvo owners!

Just recently purchased a 480 celebration with an auto box. However, there I need some guidance please. The dreaded speedo cable has been removed as it was perished. Got an auto electrician to patch it up for me and says it should be ok now. However, took it to the garage to get it fitted as I don't have the right jack and the mechanic says it's the wrong sensor. However, he says it has a different mounting point and takes a cable.

Now my brain is fried!

I have read all the threads, on this forum and the 480 euro forum but I am none the wiser, guys!

Please help, buddies!

glasgowjim · Aug 18th, 2014, 20:44

All 480 cars are electronics sensors they are NOT cable driven.

Anadinolin · Aug 18th, 2014, 21:25

Look behind the gearbox, there should be a socket or if its still there, a cable that leads up to the bulkhead just as though it goes in underneath the triangular fuse box.

If its not cable driven im not sure what you ned to look for

Edit: the Oracle has spoken

(glasgowjim)

doingitsideways · Aug 18th, 2014, 22:02

Hi and welcome.
I have Celeb no. 269 myself

The auto speedo pick up is on the bell housing, below the starter, and is a pig to get to.

As far as I know, the sensors are unavailable new. I need one myself, as mine is kiffed

Just a thought, if you get instant and average MPG figures on the info centre, then your speedo pickup is fine and the fault lies in the speedo head.

Steve

Oh, don't be giving Jim a big head now Andrew!
Lol

Aug 18th, 2014, 17:19	#1
WillW480 New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2014 17:37 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Glasgow	New 480 celebaration owner. Yay!! Howdy fellow Volvo owners! Just recently purchased a 480 celebration with an auto box. However, there I need some guidance please. The dreaded speedo cable has been removed as it was perished. Got an auto electrician to patch it up for me and says it should be ok now. However, took it to the garage to get it fitted as I don't have the right jack and the mechanic says it's the wrong sensor. However, he says it has a different mounting point and takes a cable. Now my brain is fried! I have read all the threads, on this forum and the 480 euro forum but I am none the wiser, guys! Please help, buddies!

Aug 18th, 2014, 21:25	#3
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Look behind the gearbox, there should be a socket or if its still there, a cable that leads up to the bulkhead just as though it goes in underneath the triangular fuse box. If its not cable driven im not sure what you ned to look for Edit: the Oracle has spoken (glasgowjim) __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Aug 18th, 2014, 22:02	#4
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Hi and welcome. I have Celeb no. 269 myself The auto speedo pick up is on the bell housing, below the starter, and is a pig to get to. As far as I know, the sensors are unavailable new. I need one myself, as mine is kiffed Just a thought, if you get instant and average MPG figures on the info centre, then your speedo pickup is fine and the fault lies in the speedo head. Steve Oh, don't be giving Jim a big head now Andrew! Lol __________________ 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!

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Aug 18th, 2014, 20:44	#2
glasgowjim Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2018 15:45 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	All 480 cars are electronics sensors they are NOT cable driven.

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