http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=11810 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:02 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:02 GMT brickadmin@denizen.net brickadmin@denizen.net volvo 1440 http://www.brickboard.com/images/logo_b_25.gif http://www.brickboard.com/ 25 25 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. I think this is a great question, I personally know of three of my friends that put on aftermarket taillights only to have them burn up in the same manner... -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370964&rss=1 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:22 GMT Hey Art, Well you guys are right. The fuse number 5 looked perfect. I went ahead and switched it out and then the turn indicators worked. However, in less than 10 minutes the new fuse popped. The hazards work and the turn indicators don't. I put in a 16 amp fuse for now and it all works fine. I also have my bulb out indicator doing weird stuff. It comes on if my headlights are on and I apply the brakes or it blinks in time with the turn signals and brakes applied simultaneously. Definitely no good. I also have no reverse lights. I guess it is time for hand signals and a megaphone. Let me know what your giant brain comes up with... As always, I really appreciate your help. -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370962&rss=1 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:17 GMT Hey Art, I will chck fuse 5. The IPD service tech told me that some of the older models had them on the steering column. I have never seen that either. I have riden in a 1977, 79, 81, 83 and of course my 1990 240 and they have all been in the center console... -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370755&rss=1 Mon, 7 Sep 2009 22:58 GMT Hey Art, I checked 13. It was fine. What does that have to do with the turn signals? I was just wandering. Also Do you mean the Hazard switch in my center console? I don't have the old style on the column. Once again I really appreciate your help... -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370191&rss=1 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:54 GMT Good morning, My turn signals are not working nor is the ticking of the relay. However my Hazards work fine. Is it just the relay and if so where is it? I am at my office and I don't have my manuals with me... I would like to inspect the relay and maybe just go and pick up another on the way home... Thanks -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370142&rss=1 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:18 GMT Well, on a whim I resoldered an old Fuel Pump Relay I found and stuck it in. AMAZINGLY all of the problems are solved. I still do not understand how it could cause a no\start, hard\start situation but once running, it ran great and never failed. Electronic problems are real ghosts, you just never know... I REALLy appreciate everyone's help... -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1358957&rss=1 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:50 GMT I will report back after work, you are great... -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1358760&rss=1 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:08 GMT No 561, I switched that out a while ago. I will make a jumper when I get off work. So does that suggest that it is not the relay or a bad connection at the fuse box inside because the car wouldn't run if it started and the the relay acted up or if the fuses made a bad connection once running, right? I appreciate your help. -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1358753&rss=1 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:00 GMT Hey Tony, I was wondering, I have messed with fuse 4 and 6 as well as the 25 amp fuse and then for some reason it starts. It could just be coincidental. I can't seem to hear the BUZZ of the pump on position two but then sometimes it just fires up great. It runs like a top once it is going. It has a perfect idle once started. If it were a fuel pump relay or bad connection, wouldn't the car run poorly or not at all, all of a sudden? What can make it not start but run so good after it does? Can it be the crank position sensor, IAC, or FPR not letting it start but then run great if it does start? I give up. P.S. FYI- I have a M-47 transmission... if that makes any kind of difference. -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1358743&rss=1 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:21 GMT My car was having a hard time starting the last two or three times and now it won't start at all. I turns over strong etc. The speedo is jumping when I try and start it now. The prior few times once it started and was warm it ran perfect and started right up when warm. What does that suggest? -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1358380&rss=1 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:59 GMT Thank you Tony. I will look back at my records about the Fuel Pressure Regulator and see when it was replaced. I couldn't remember what that part was called that kept the fuel up close their to the fuel rail. You just jogged my memory about a bunch of that stuff. I will have to find it and check it out. Thanks again -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1357665&rss=1 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:54 GMT My car hasn't been driven much in the last couple of years. I have noticed a few problems, like the A/C fan comes on after a delay and other weird electrical things. Now it has trouble starting after it sits. After it is warm it runs and starts fine. There are posts on the subject but I am unsure of what set up my 1990 has... I appreciate your suggestions. -- 1990 240- 285K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1357636&rss=1 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:14 GMT Canadian model XC90's have a feature on the trip computer that US one's do not. It is a current mph reading on the info display. Does anyone know how to activate this on a US model? -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1236820&rss=1 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:44 GMT Hello B.C. The light just started doing this on its own. I haven't changed the bulb recently. Which side is the white bulb holder supposed to be on? -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1229526&rss=1 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:51 GMT Hello- My 1990 240 sedan's tailight is acting strange. The right side brakelight does this: 1. Is out when headlights are off and dash light comes on when brake is applied. 2. When my headlights are on, the right side brake light is lit up (as it should when pushing the brakes) even without touching the brake pedal- The bulb out dash light stays on all the time when the headlights are on. All of the other lights are functioning normally. I have replaced the bulb as well. Is it something I can fix or is it a bad circuit? -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1229250&rss=1 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:19 GMT I am just trying to learn... What is the purpose of a relay when wiring up foglamps? What happens if you do not use one? -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1186554&rss=1 Wed, 30 May 2007 03:40 GMT Hey Guys, When you view my car from the rear, the driver's side rear is sagging. What is happening and how do you fix it? Is it just the rear springs? I appreciate your insight. -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1184626&rss=1 Mon, 21 May 2007 03:37 GMT My mechanic said that my car is registering about 10.5 volts and that I should check the grounding points. Where are the main culprits located and what is a good technique? Search on BB has turned up nothing specific. Thanks for help. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1183556&rss=1 Wed, 16 May 2007 04:03 GMT The Bilstiens are too harsh. It is just too much with the sways. I am taking them off. Which aftermarket shock rides the most comfortable- like Volvo stock? I appreciate your help... -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1183301&rss=1 Tue, 15 May 2007 04:38 GMT This car must have several hundreds of hours in it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urEBLByUYHU&mode=related&search= -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1182613&rss=1 Sat, 12 May 2007 06:00 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL8YeOURkCQ&mode=related&search= -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1182612&rss=1 Sat, 12 May 2007 05:52 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL8YeOURkCQ&mode=related&search= -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1182611&rss=1 Sat, 12 May 2007 05:51 GMT Lee- Here is the quote from there site... "Bilstein Heavy Duty The choice for the truly discriminating driver, Bilstein HDs offer handling so superior, they're capable of damping wheel movement as small as 2mm. And that's smooth." I did not say that they tried to sell it as the "Smoothest". When it stated "And that's smooth", I took it to mean unharsh. I installed these with the TME lowering springs and the sway bars. It was unbearable. I ditched the springs after a month. I love the sways but the shocks are too much for me. It has made everything rattle in my car, that's really what is bothering me more than anything. -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1181099&rss=1 Sun, 6 May 2007 03:54 GMT I have always bought things from IPD because of their customer service. In fact I have spent ALOT of money with them since 1990. I buy from them even though they are not the cheapest by any stretch. Over the past 5-7 years I have noticed more attitude from the young guys on the telephone and more reluctancy to help when you would call when installing THEIR product. I am still stuck with the extremly expensive Bilstien HD's that ride like a wheelbarrow because they advertised them as the most comfortable shock saying "now that's smooth". Only now have they added a disclaimer that the ride can be harsh. They will not even send you a cataloge any more unless you buy something that current year. Anyway... Tonight I went poking around their site and they are updating it. I looked at the classifieds and they were gone. They posted this arrogant statement... "It's amazing. We've had FREE classifieds for years and very rarely got compliments. Now that they are temporarily missing, we're getting lots of complaints. Pretty interesting for a service that didn't cost anything and didn't make us any money." http://www.ipdusa.com/pg-7/ I don't know about you but other than the sway bars, who wants to pay their exorbitant prices for smarta*s comments like this? Can you say "FCPGroton"? -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1180891&rss=1 Sat, 5 May 2007 04:10 GMT http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=1127737 Thanks for the help! -- 1990 240- 270K- Original Owner-M-47, VX cam, bilstiens, turbo exh, euro lamps,- still slow but handles well- Near Houston- also 2004 XC90 T5 AWD http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1180632&rss=1 Fri, 4 May 2007 04:18 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/