Dash lit up like a christmas tree :(

[Owengsi]

EML, Traction, Handbrake, brakes and pretty much everything else - the message display read "Brake Failure, stop immediately" or words to that effect. Went out again shortly after, although traction light stayed on. All the brakes were fine, didn't slam on for ABS check, but all seemed ok. (Prev owner said it did this sometimes)

Oddly enough, I'd literally just had the fault codes read. Oxygen sensor 1 & 2 and also iirc Speed Sensor.

My thinking is ABS ring?

Any thoughts from anyone?

[M-R-P]

DIM failure.

Maybe.

[Owengsi]

Dim?

[graemewelch]

Dim?


Mrp favourite part

[Owengsi]

Seriously - I don't speak Volvo

[graemewelch]

Its basicaly the clock. Mrp will explain better than me as hes been there befor and has first hand experience

[gwrt5]

Mine does exactly the same one minute I have traction control , service , handbrake , etc etc next thing all off ??? Car drives fine though , ?? So it could be the dash clocks itself as in dim ????

[Santa]

I had the same issue when my DEM unit failed....and now when my BCM plays up. My advice would be to get the codes read :)

Edit : Sorry you have read codes.....should really wear my reading glasses

[Harvey]

Dim?

Driver information module

[Owengsi]

So it's throwing up no codes -

New/replacement dash console then? The only other thing i can see wrong with it are a couple of the backlight bulbs have gone on it? Would the varying voltage through the board on the back cause it to spaz out?

Also, if I'm changing the clocks, do I need to look for any numbers etc to match? Would XC70 clocks from same year do the trick or is that just too hopeful?

[Owengsi]

Mine does exactly the same one minute I have traction control , service , handbrake , etc etc next thing all off ??? Car drives fine though , ?? So it could be the dash clocks itself as in dim ????

Yeah identical to my situation here.

[M-R-P]

Hmmm... is this Chris and Jean's old car? (Sorry, i get confused a lot at the moment) if so, the DIM has been checked before and was found to be ok.

You cant just change the clocks over, theyre coded to the car.

It needs plugging into a vida diagnostic system, rather than a generic reader that wont read internal codes.

[Owengsi]

Hmmm... is this Chris and Jean's old car? (Sorry, i get confused a lot at the moment) if so, the DIM has been checked before and was found to be ok.

You cant just change the clocks over, theyre coded to the car.

It needs plugging into a vida diagnostic system, rather than a generic reader that wont read internal codes.

Yeah thats the car. Would the coding be able to be done with a snap on code reader (proper garage one is what I have occasional access to) - also need to find out why the LPG was disconnected too (if you happen to know) and what was done to disconnect it. this 19mpg b.s is killing my wallet :/

[M-R-P]

Needs proper volvo diagnostics mate. It may be something else within the electrical gubbins on the car.

All i know is the lpg was disabled while faultfinding another priblem and never reinstated. I dont know what was done, sorry.

[gwrt5]

With further to this problem ?? Is my car safe to drive then with with fault popping up every low and again ? Also sometimes the speedo stops working too ? I presume it's electronic not cable ??

[M-R-P]

With further to this problem ?? Is my car safe to drive then with with fault popping up every low and again ? Also sometimes the speedo stops working too ? I presume it's electronic not cable ??

Yours I would say with 90% certainty is the DIM failing and no, it's not a cable jobbie - there's a 8 pin connector on the back and that's it.
There's a guy called Lukaz on VOC that repaird DIMs with a 2 year warranty (1 year longer than Volvo offer on a new one!)

[silverhorse]

Post up your DIM massacre vid Martin. You know you want to!!

[V70 Graham]

Post up your DIM massacre vid Martin. You know you want to!!

How much is a DIM nowadays ? :hidesbehi

[M-R-P]

Post up your DIM massacre vid Martin. You know you want to!!

Oh, go on then...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_7ZrfqB3zs

[partsforvolvos.com]

time for me to blackmail u again with your secret then martin ........... :firedevil

[M-R-P]

time for me to blackmail u again with your secret then martin ........... :firedevil

That would largely depend on what you're after Jamie :shifty:

[gwrt5]

Pmsl funny vid , and hooowwww much 732 , sod that stay the way it is ,

[partsforvolvos.com]

That would largely depend on what you're after Jamie :shifty:

not a lot, just cant believe nobody else got it !

[Owengsi]

With further to this problem ?? Is my car safe to drive then with with fault popping up every low and again ? Also sometimes the speedo stops working too ? I presume it's electronic not cable ??

Well when I stamp on the brakes while experiencing Christmas Tree Dash - the brakes work as they normally would, so it seems there's sod all wrong other than the display being a dick and on it's way out.


MRP - what kind of money was he charging for a repair? At this rate I'm gonna be binning the Volvo and sticking to the bike :/

[partsforvolvos.com]

this would be normal owen as the brakes have a standard hydraulic system, in conjunction with an electric assistance system.

[Harvey]

This guy..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Instrument-Cluster-Repair-Service-Cheapest-on-Ebay-/121296084765?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c3dcf5f1d

[LeeT5]

Before you go ripping yer dash out I would get it properly diagnosed by a dealer, as so far all you've done is read the codes with a generic code reader (which on a P2 is only going to point you in the rough direction as apposed to actually telling you whats wrong).
No disrespect to Martin (as I know he's had first hand experience with a faulty DIM) but he can't diagnose your fault over the internet, only surmise. Ultimately it probably is your DIM failing, but it's better to have this type of fault properly diagnosed first, due to the very high costs involved, apart from the fact it will need Volvo's VIDA to reprogram a new DIM to your car.

[Owengsi]

Bloody cars eh?!

Quite narked, will probably just sell her lol - what sort of money is a 2000 T5 with average miles worth anyhow?

[LeeT5]

Bloody cars eh?!

Quite narked, will probably just sell her lol - what sort of money is a 2000 T5 with average miles worth anyhow?

Before giving up, it's worth a trip to the Main dealer, at least for diagnosis. Then you can make a more 'informed' decision.

[stribo]

Bloody cars eh?!

Quite narked, will probably just sell her lol - what sort of money is a 2000 T5 with average miles worth anyhow?

Not a lot with a faulty DIM.

[Owengsi]

Before giving up, it's worth a trip to the Main dealer, at least for diagnosis. Then you can make a more 'informed' decision.

It'll have to wait, funds are tight now my bike is broken too lol - WHY did I ever sell my 850?!

[M-R-P]

Before you go ripping yer dash out I would get it properly diagnosed by a dealer, as so far all you've done is read the codes with a generic code reader (which on a P2 is only going to point you in the rough direction as apposed to actually telling you whats wrong).
No disrespect to Martin (as I know he's had first hand experience with a faulty DIM) but he can't diagnose your fault over the internet, only surmise. Ultimately it probably is your DIM failing, but it's better to have this type of fault properly diagnosed first, due to the very high costs involved, apart from the fact it will need Volvo's VIDA to reprogram a new DIM to your car.

I know it was doing this on and off while P.A. had the car and they sent the DIM off for repair, only to get it back with no change. I'm wondering if it's a fault with the CEM or CEM loom. I totally agree that getting a proper diagnosis would be the best course of action.

Alternatively, prey that the DIM behaves long enough to palm the car off to a dealer.