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by thejackal01
12 May 2013 05:42 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: tach replay vario needed
Replies: 0
Views: 17693

tach replay vario needed

anyone got one for sale or tll mw if these can be bought new??
by thejackal01
11 May 2013 08:02 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: vario switches needed please
Replies: 0
Views: 18464

vario switches needed please

all 3 switches, kickdown, brake pressure switch, lo hold switch..

plus tach relay... are these parts still available??
by thejackal01
11 May 2013 07:20 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

tried everything now and nothing. still no power to gear up solenoid

please if anyone can think of anything else post on here. desperate now :cry:
by thejackal01
11 May 2013 05:03 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

soldered.... no change... no current other than permanent kickdown, and nothing on gear up
by thejackal01
11 May 2013 04:43 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

no worries mate, thanks for the thought though... but yes mine looks just the same... spring about the same so not broken.. just done electrical test again as I found out the metre I was using was knackered.. so results are....... volt test on B side of emv - all switches constant 12v and does not c...
by thejackal01
11 May 2013 02:27 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

I am in Doncaster , south yorks. I have earthed the green/yellow wire to the kickdwon switch and drove car... no difference. not sure if I done this right. I unplug the wire and earth the wire coming from inside the dash board yes??? so this should check the switch?? trying so hard with this thing a...
by thejackal01
10 May 2013 05:20 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: emv coil test??
Replies: 1
Views: 3097

Re: emv coil test??

ok coil and diode test done!!! diode....... works one way as it should coil.........resistance reading bounces all over the place. will stay in one position for a few secs or mins...then biunces around like something on random drug testing so looks like I may need a coil.....................what are...
by thejackal01
10 May 2013 04:06 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: emv coil test??
Replies: 1
Views: 3097

emv coil test??

in the manual it says the coil should be resistance of 33 ohms. is this test done with the diode still soldered in or out all together. I have current when engine runs at 1800rpm or over but no click on solenoid. kickdown has lots of air going through, but still nothing on the other end of the emv a...
by thejackal01
09 May 2013 07:21 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

just taken car out again to test fvew things and it was screaming bad... so I could get back home I changed the pipes over on A and B... can drove home half mile fine????

the pipe on A is large one that should be on B..... can anyone work out what is happening or had similar problems before??
by thejackal01
09 May 2013 06:41 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

warning light works. switched not pressed. all electrical test shows working and lights goes out when gas pedal pressed all to the floor

just found when I turn engine off... the B side pipe is hissing loud, when I pull the pipe off the valve it empties??

I think I have a new problem
by thejackal01
09 May 2013 05:09 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

sorry yes. valve.. t5he emv. not sure but since I done all the work on it, the B side is very hot and the other cold?? I am thinking I need a new one. cannot drive it like this as it will be dead in less than 5 mins. I think it must be the valve that's at fault. but cant find another to compare and ...
by thejackal01
09 May 2013 04:48 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

side B of the vac pump is very hot if that makes a difference???

but internals are fine..... but when I tapped it with my hand to see if there was any sticking, the pump started making a hissing sound and clicked 2-3 times and then stopped again
by thejackal01
09 May 2013 04:28 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

yes checked that just now. all ok inside..... back on car and droive fine for few mins then over revving again and nothing above 20mph..... took control box off again and checked all the soldering and redone the transistoir. again car drove fine for minutes and then revs up crazy style!! I am totall...
by thejackal01
09 May 2013 02:01 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

no there is not 12v no current at all on these wires
by thejackal01
09 May 2013 10:00 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario problems after every test
Replies: 24
Views: 16978

Re: vario problems after every test

i am just about to go and have one more go with it now and see if u can find out what gone wrong.... if not car going on ebay tonight