940 Estate - What is Missing Beneath Front RH Side

BarryS · Jul 5th, 2024, 16:34

Just acquired a nice 1998 940 Celebration Estate RHD Manual which I have just gone over in detail to list things to do and improvements.

Very pleased to be back in the redblock Volvo world after a few years absence. However, history/experience of several Amazons, a couple of 240's and a 740 does not inform me of what may be missing from beneath the 940 in the area forward of the front RH wheel and outboard of the radiator.

There are the remnants of some bracket/box structure and 2 cables with plugs. UK car all it's life with no signs of modification. The aircon is not working so thought perhaps something to do with that system?

Any knowledge/steers would be appreciated please.

loki_the_glt · Jul 5th, 2024, 17:05

It is PROBABLY the mounting bracket for the alarm/immobiliser's back-up battery.

BarryS · Jul 6th, 2024, 08:07

Thanks Loki - I now realise that the factory fitted "Guard" alarm system has been disabled and major parts removed.

940volvoman · Jul 8th, 2024, 14:50

You can manage without the pesky alarm thing, but the central locking can be a simple,but expensive fix. What else is missing??

BarryS · Jul 9th, 2024, 11:51

Doesn't look like anything else is missing. Central locking via drivers door key is working fine. No press button key fobs with the car but that's not an issue for me.

Now absorbing all the aircon info on the forum with a view to either getting that working or deleteing it (i.e. if not a simple inexpensive fix, I may remove all parts/plumbing). Lived a long time with no aircon on 240's and amazons I have owned.

940volvoman · Jul 9th, 2024, 15:35

Agreed, but nice when you do have it working.....

Jul 5th, 2024, 16:34	#1
BarryS Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dorchester	940 Estate - What is Missing Beneath Front RH Side Just acquired a nice 1998 940 Celebration Estate RHD Manual which I have just gone over in detail to list things to do and improvements. Very pleased to be back in the redblock Volvo world after a few years absence. However, history/experience of several Amazons, a couple of 240's and a 740 does not inform me of what may be missing from beneath the 940 in the area forward of the front RH wheel and outboard of the radiator. There are the remnants of some bracket/box structure and 2 cables with plugs. UK car all it's life with no signs of modification. The aircon is not working so thought perhaps something to do with that system? Any knowledge/steers would be appreciated please.

Jul 5th, 2024, 17:05	#2
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Jul 8th, 2024 12:09 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	It is PROBABLY the mounting bracket for the alarm/immobiliser's back-up battery. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Jul 6th, 2024, 08:07	#3
BarryS Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dorchester	Thanks Thanks Loki - I now realise that the factory fitted "Guard" alarm system has been disabled and major parts removed.

Jul 8th, 2024, 14:50	#4
940volvoman Master Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2024 16:41 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Burgess Hill	You can manage without the pesky alarm thing, but the central locking can be a simple,but expensive fix. What else is missing??

Jul 9th, 2024, 11:51	#5
BarryS Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dorchester	Doesn't look like anything else is missing. Central locking via drivers door key is working fine. No press button key fobs with the car but that's not an issue for me. Now absorbing all the aircon info on the forum with a view to either getting that working or deleteing it (i.e. if not a simple inexpensive fix, I may remove all parts/plumbing). Lived a long time with no aircon on 240's and amazons I have owned.

Jul 9th, 2024, 15:35	#6
940volvoman Master Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2024 16:41 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Burgess Hill	Agreed, but nice when you do have it working.....

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