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1990 240 horn issue

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eurovin
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Year and Model: 1993 240
Location: Orcas Island, WA

1990 240 horn issue

Post by eurovin »

Greetings, new guy here...
I just acquired a 1990 manual 240 with no horn and the SRS light illuminated. Was able to reset the light, and the horns are loud and clear when jumped, but MIA from inside. Having never dismantled an airbag steering wheel before, all I really know about them is that they can hurt you if you do it wrong. Any tips on avoiding this, or advice if I have to, would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!

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According to the Haynes Volvo manual covering up to 1993, they recommend steering wheel removal by dealer service department (when it has SRS).
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Right, I'm trying to stay away from them.. Thanks though!

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Bentley Publishers Volvo 240 Service Manual describes the cautions and process. Too long and important for me to try to write here. This is a great manual if you plan to keep this car.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.

eurovin
Posts: 3
Joined: 4 June 2022
Year and Model: 1993 240
Location: Orcas Island, WA

Post by eurovin »

Thanks, I'll look into that.

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