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 Dec 21 2005, 12:17 PM
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 Member  Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 21-December 05 Member No.: 10,024 Status:  Location: UK Drives: 1995 Volvo 440 Si 1.9TD  |
Hello everyone. I was the proud owner of a Volvo 440 Si 1.9 TD for all of 24 hours - on second day of ownership it's as dead as a dodo so I'm here to seek out some help.
I'm in Scotland, female and know a bit about cars but not totally technically minded!!! |
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Dec 21 2005, 01:58 PM
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 Senior Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: 1-November 05 Member No.: 8,484 Status: Location: Rugby England Drives: 2000 Volvo S40 XS 122BHP |
:00000732: Sorry to hear about the slight problem.
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 Dec 21 2005, 04:59 PM
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 Veteran Group: Members Posts: 1,348 Joined: 7-August 05 Member No.: 6,813 Status: Location: North Kent, England Drives: 2002 Volvo V40 T4 2.0 Sport Lux |
:00000732: scotchmissed - it's quite hard to kill a diesel, so hope it's back up & running pdq!
BB :beer: |
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Dec 22 2005, 09:20 PM
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 Veteran  Group: Admin Posts: 7,248 Joined: 1-March 05 Member No.: 3,464 Status: Location: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA Drives: 1996 Volvo 855 T5 FWD, 1989 Honda Civic 2-Door |
Welcome scotchmissed of the UK, with a dead dodo 440...
:) Please check into the 400 forum and see if there's anything there for you. :) |
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Dec 23 2005, 01:51 AM
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 Veteran Group: Admin Posts: 2,030 Joined: 9-October 04 Member No.: 983 Status: Location: Volvo Land Drives: Volvo |
Welcome scotchmissed:)
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Dec 23 2005, 07:36 PM
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Veteran  Group: Super Mod Posts: 3,420 Joined: 29-April 05 Member No.: 4,684 Status: Location: USA Drives: 2005 S60 R |
:00000732: :57:
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Dec 24 2005, 04:09 PM
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 Full Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 14-November 05 Member No.: 8,874 Status: Location: Wales, UK Drives: Volvo S40 |
I would call out a breakdown company to help you. Does the engine turn on start up? can you use the lights?
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 Dec 30 2005, 04:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 21-December 05 Member No.: 10,024 Status: Location: UK Drives: 1995 Volvo 440 Si 1.9TD |
Hello everyone and thanks for the welcomes.
The bl**dy immobiliser is the problem - previous owner saying "Oooh that's never happened to us we're so surprised to hear it" YEAH RIGHT! I obviously have a zip up my back! Anyway, the problem is actually the remote control fob is not always working but it would appear that by removing the immobiliser fuse and replacing it everything seems to be reset. The remote locking fob is extremely temperamental and works when it wants to (usually decides not to work at the most inopportune moment of course!). Again previous owner refusing to admit they had this problem and again I say YEAH RIGHT! Hey ho! I've also got a long list of other problems which I'm going to harass the 400 series area with for months to come I reckon! I might be somewhat sad but I've fallen in love with this old heap of Volvo and I want her to work for me. |
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Dec 30 2005, 05:35 PM
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Full Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 14-November 05 Member No.: 8,874 Status: Location: Wales, UK Drives: Volvo S40 |
I'm pleased its working now!
Post as many problems you have on this forum...we will hopefully be able to help! |
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Dec 31 2005, 07:06 AM
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Senior Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: 1-November 05 Member No.: 8,484 Status: Location: Rugby England Drives: 2000 Volvo S40 XS 122BHP |
:auto: My first car (a 340) was a bag of bolarics but I still loved it and lok on other owners with envy. No volvo is too far gone, they all have a tale to tell.
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Dec 31 2005, 07:10 AM
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Veteran Group: Members Posts: 1,348 Joined: 7-August 05 Member No.: 6,813 Status: Location: North Kent, England Drives: 2002 Volvo V40 T4 2.0 Sport Lux |
Do you only have 1 fob? If so, that's "dangerous", especially if it's temperamental.
Might be worth talking to a local independeny Volvo specialist - will be cheaper than a main stealership. BB :grin: |
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Jan 1 2006, 06:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 21-December 05 Member No.: 10,024 Status: Location: UK Drives: 1995 Volvo 440 Si 1.9TD |
Yes I have only been provided with one fob and agree it's not a very sensible or comfortable situation!
There's a main stealership (love it) just round the corner from me - Clelands of Galashiels (as in John Cleland, two-time British Touring Car champion). I know how much it costs to go motor racing so I can only imagine how much profit his business makes to support that hobby (especially as he now has TWO sons competing!). I might call in there for a quote (and a laugh)! I'm not sure where I will find an independent specialist - does anyone know of one in Scottish Borders or maybe Edinburgh? |
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Jan 2 2006, 07:06 AM
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Veteran Group: Members Posts: 1,348 Joined: 7-August 05 Member No.: 6,813 Status: Location: North Kent, England Drives: 2002 Volvo V40 T4 2.0 Sport Lux |
Maybe contact your local branch of the Volvo Owners' Club - you don't have to be a member, they're nice, helpful people with a wealth of knowledge about Volvos & where to get good service at a fair price.
I remember watching John Cleland - first saw him in BTC in the late '80s I think? I'm feeling old now - cheers! BB :grin: |
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Jan 3 2006, 07:01 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 5-June 05 Member No.: 5,289 Status: Location: UK Drives: Volvo 440 |
If you have breakdown service by RAC and AA.
Call them, usually they are able to detect the problem. |
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