480 Dash Lights + Engine Type

itgoesliketheclappers · Jun 12th, 2006, 18:36

Just added to my Volvo collection a 1991(j) 480 ES. However the dash lights for the speedo arnt working, (the rev counter and the info centre are fine) so i guess its the bulbs and they will have to be replaced. i havent got round to getting a haynes manual yet but was wondering if any one could give me an idea how to do this little job?
also the 2,7 and 9 series have the engine number on a sticker on the timing belt cover, should the 480 have the same? if not how can i find out which engine variant it is for spares etc?
any help/advice would be appreciated
cheers

SteveR · Jun 12th, 2006, 21:50

Taking out the info centre is straightforward if a bit fiddly - care is needed.
Haynes manuals can be bought off ebay for low money.

The headlight switch just pulls out as does the block of 3 switches above it, look for plastic tags though as it is sometime since I did it.

Remove clock and fan selector

There are a 8 screws (a couple have covers over them) to release the surround and the 2 mounting screws and once these are undone the info centre can be wriggled out. Access to teh bulbs behind is straight forward.

I recommend getting a spar einfor centre off ebay - they are a good source of spares and allows you to familiarise yourself with the info centre.

itgoesliketheclappers · Jun 12th, 2006, 22:10

Cheers for that steve, ill have a crack at it one night this week and let you know how i get on. icidentally, i have some 240,740 and 940 instrument clusters will the bulbs be compatable?
no problems if there not, ill just do with out a rev counter light.
thanks again for the advice.
PS. i took your advice and have got a bid on a manual on ebay.

Teal480 · Sep 4th, 2006, 09:52

Hi there - I've recently bought a 480S and found some of the bulbs gone - although I didn't change the dash one's (only the 'lights on' gone) I think the bulbs will do the job - for the light column and
heater control lights I had to purchase just the bulbs to push into the fittings, but for the dash unit the bulbs should b ok (I kept a load of spares when I sold my 740 estate), regards, Nick

Chris1Roll · Sep 8th, 2006, 22:03

Look down by the dipstick tube, covered in oil and gunk will be a silver plate, which will have the engine designation and the engine number stamped on it.

Jun 12th, 2006, 18:36	#1
itgoesliketheclappers itgoesliketheclappers Last Online: Mar 5th, 2009 22:29 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: durham	480 Dash Lights + Engine Type Just added to my Volvo collection a 1991(j) 480 ES. However the dash lights for the speedo arnt working, (the rev counter and the info centre are fine) so i guess its the bulbs and they will have to be replaced. i havent got round to getting a haynes manual yet but was wondering if any one could give me an idea how to do this little job? also the 2,7 and 9 series have the engine number on a sticker on the timing belt cover, should the 480 have the same? if not how can i find out which engine variant it is for spares etc? any help/advice would be appreciated cheers

Jun 12th, 2006, 22:10	#3
itgoesliketheclappers itgoesliketheclappers Last Online: Mar 5th, 2009 22:29 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: durham	Thank You Cheers for that steve, ill have a crack at it one night this week and let you know how i get on. icidentally, i have some 240,740 and 940 instrument clusters will the bulbs be compatable? no problems if there not, ill just do with out a rev counter light. thanks again for the advice. PS. i took your advice and have got a bid on a manual on ebay.

Sep 4th, 2006, 09:52	#4
Teal480 New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2007 14:32 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wakefield	Compatible bulbs Hi there - I've recently bought a 480S and found some of the bulbs gone - although I didn't change the dash one's (only the 'lights on' gone) I think the bulbs will do the job - for the light column and heater control lights I had to purchase just the bulbs to push into the fittings, but for the dash unit the bulbs should b ok (I kept a load of spares when I sold my 740 estate), regards, Nick

Jun 12th, 2006, 21:50	#2
SteveR SteveR Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2008 16:35 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Milton	Taking out the info centre is straightforward if a bit fiddly - care is needed. Haynes manuals can be bought off ebay for low money. The headlight switch just pulls out as does the block of 3 switches above it, look for plastic tags though as it is sometime since I did it. Remove clock and fan selector There are a 8 screws (a couple have covers over them) to release the surround and the 2 mounting screws and once these are undone the info centre can be wriggled out. Access to teh bulbs behind is straight forward. I recommend getting a spar einfor centre off ebay - they are a good source of spares and allows you to familiarise yourself with the info centre.

Sep 8th, 2006, 22:03	#5
Chris1Roll Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:24 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cannington	Look down by the dipstick tube, covered in oil and gunk will be a silver plate, which will have the engine designation and the engine number stamped on it.

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