1990 740 GLE Electrical Help!

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by peithy, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. peithy

    peithy Guest

    Problems with above car, my a/c blower, horn, and cruise control do not
    work. I'm trying to just fix the blower (the horn might be nice, too),
    but I'm thinking maybe these all have something to do with each
    other....If anyone has any experience with 740 electricals, I could use
    some help!
     
    peithy, Jul 27, 2006
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  2. peithy

    Jamie Guest

    I'm thinking your ignition switch connector is bad. That is a common
    symptom, I had the same on my 1987 740 GLE.

    http://fcpgroton.com/volvo700900steering.htm

    9447805
    Ignition Switch Electrical Portion fits: all 740 Models 85-92; all 760
    Models 83-87; 780 V6 1987 only; 780 Turbo 89-91; all 940 91-95 Models
    excluding S.E Models

    $62.00

    Remove the panel under the steering wheel. Unscrew the radio amplifier
    mounted under there and just let it hang out of the way.

    Lie comfortably on your back using a picnic table bench, or long ice
    chest and have a flashlight handy. It is simple to remove and install
    this piece, it can be tricky to get the screwdriver in there and on the
    screws. I use a straight flat blade screwdriver and also the
    screwdriver tip and adaptor for a hex-head screwdriver.

    Unscrew the 2 screws on the ignition switch and pull the device
    straight back. Re-install the new device the same way.

    G'Luck

    Jamie

    Genuine Volvo
     
    Jamie, Jul 27, 2006
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  3. peithy

    Jamie Guest

    You can test this by turning on the ignition and turn the key slightly
    back, not enough to kill the engine. Also wiggle it a bit to see if
    you get a connection.

    I'm 99% sure this is your problem.
     
    Jamie, Jul 27, 2006
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