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Pedro Fandango · Mar 11th, 2010, 16:32

as far as i know my 2002 S60 D5 hasn't had the DIM replaced or repaired

but my old mans 2003 S60 D5 was repaired by the independant dealer, showing faults when we test drove it but fine now

Pedro Fandango · Mar 12th, 2010, 17:07

& it looks like i spoke to soon, the old mans DIM is playing up & even worse. The indicators, clock & now the dials are flicking on & off so back it goes lol

Marcel · Mar 16th, 2010, 10:03

I can have a look for you but be aware that these boards can be multi layered boards, which can not be repaired.

If you want us to have a look you can send the untit to:

CENTRAL SERVICES (IPSWICH)
188 SPRING ROAD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP45NR
01473 725953

MARCEL

nickmax59 · Apr 8th, 2010, 19:50

I have a V70 D5 52 plate with 165K. I tried re-soldering and fiddling around with wires etc. The soldering worked the first time, but it failed again after about a month. I eventually took it to BBA-Reman Rochester 01634 687222 (Thanks to another forum member) Cost me £175 plus postage. with a two year warranty. They changed all the chips and the lamps! I thoroughly recommend them.

Pedro Fandango · Apr 8th, 2010, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickmax59

I have a V70 D5 52 plate with 165K. I tried re-soldering and fiddling around with wires etc. The soldering worked the first time, but it failed again after about a month. I eventually took it to BBA-Reman Rochester 01634 687222 (Thanks to another forum member) Cost me £175 plus postage. with a two year warranty. They changed all the chips and the lamps! I thoroughly recommend them.

thats not bad at all then, main stealer quoted about £750-800 to fix it. He said you have to change the whole cluster as he couldn't find a seperate unit for the DIM

billynomates · Apr 8th, 2010, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel

I can have a look for you but be aware that these boards can be multi layered boards, which can not be repaired.

If you want us to have a look you can send the untit to:

CENTRAL SERVICES (IPSWICH)
188 SPRING ROAD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP45NR
01473 725953

MARCEL

Marcel, its a single layer board. Im going to have another go at mine this weekend. If I have no luck can you look at it if I drop it in. I would need it back the same day as I cant be without the car. My GF lives off Woodbridge Rd.

billynomates · Apr 10th, 2010, 15:14

OK I give up.

Had the dash out again today and cleaned off all the blue gunk from all the IC's and resoldered everything. Put the dash back in and nothing worked. Re soldered it all again and again and again.

I now have most things works, inc the indicators which havent worked for ages. But I now have the SRS warning up which is new and no mileage display which it never had before.

Next step is to send the dash off somewhere, problem is I need the car every day. Does anyone know a company that does and exchange service?

Marcel are you out there ?

dave_s13 · Apr 11th, 2010, 20:13

I picked up my first Volvo yesterday, a 52 plate V70 SE D5 auto.

I paid the deposit for it over a week ago and bought it from the dealer knowing the clocks were playing up. Apparently they could not repair them so swapped out the clocks from a 54plate car. All works perfectly.

I got the impression that sometimes you jut cannot fix them, no matter what. So, the other option is to source clocks from a newer car that's being broken.

Just to add the auto electrician is coming round next week to adjust the mileage back. It's had a bit of a haircut.

Can't fault these cars, I've had 2 E39 tourings a Saab 95 Aero estate and recently an Alfa 156 sportwagon. Apart from the sedate, but reassuring, handling it is the most supremely capable thing I have ever owned. I've had 22 cars so far and none have impressed me as much as this, In terms of what it was designed to do anyway.

billynomates · Apr 12th, 2010, 11:07

Having now driven the car circa 500 miles since Saturday the DIM as not done the reset (on / off) fault, the indicators work fine and the infoemation dispaly is working fine.

The mileage display is there but very very faint, you have to look really hard to see it at all and I have a SRS fault up. Any idea where on the DIM I need to solder to fix these faults?

Clan · Apr 12th, 2010, 18:24

perhaps it is just the illumination bulb gone for the mileage display .. SRS light will need resetting if you have taken the DIM out with the battery connected ..

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Apr 8th, 2010, 19:50	#134
nickmax59 New Member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2011 20:40 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newport Isle of Wight	DIM repair I have a V70 D5 52 plate with 165K. I tried re-soldering and fiddling around with wires etc. The soldering worked the first time, but it failed again after about a month. I eventually took it to BBA-Reman Rochester 01634 687222 (Thanks to another forum member) Cost me £175 plus postage. with a two year warranty. They changed all the chips and the lamps! I thoroughly recommend them.

Apr 10th, 2010, 15:14	#137
billynomates Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2011 22:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colchester	OK I give up. Had the dash out again today and cleaned off all the blue gunk from all the IC's and resoldered everything. Put the dash back in and nothing worked. Re soldered it all again and again and again. I now have most things works, inc the indicators which havent worked for ages. But I now have the SRS warning up which is new and no mileage display which it never had before. Next step is to send the dash off somewhere, problem is I need the car every day. Does anyone know a company that does and exchange service? Marcel are you out there ? __________________ Previously 850 T5 (saved my life). V40 1.8. V70 T5 CD P1 Currently 2003 V70 D5 SE with a diesel chip. Lowered on Eibach sports springs with Poly bushed front wishbones.

Apr 12th, 2010, 11:07	#139
billynomates Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2011 22:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colchester	Having now driven the car circa 500 miles since Saturday the DIM as not done the reset (on / off) fault, the indicators work fine and the infoemation dispaly is working fine. The mileage display is there but very very faint, you have to look really hard to see it at all and I have a SRS fault up. Any idea where on the DIM I need to solder to fix these faults? __________________ Previously 850 T5 (saved my life). V40 1.8. V70 T5 CD P1 Currently 2003 V70 D5 SE with a diesel chip. Lowered on Eibach sports springs with Poly bushed front wishbones.

Apr 12th, 2010, 18:24	#140
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	perhaps it is just the illumination bulb gone for the mileage display .. SRS light will need resetting if you have taken the DIM out with the battery connected .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 11th, 2010, 16:32	#131
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	as far as i know my 2002 S60 D5 hasn't had the DIM replaced or repaired but my old mans 2003 S60 D5 was repaired by the independant dealer, showing faults when we test drove it but fine now

Mar 12th, 2010, 17:07	#132
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	& it looks like i spoke to soon, the old mans DIM is playing up & even worse. The indicators, clock & now the dials are flicking on & off so back it goes lol

Mar 16th, 2010, 10:03	#133
Marcel Trader Last Online: Jul 13th, 2017 11:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ipswich	I can have a look for you but be aware that these boards can be multi layered boards, which can not be repaired. If you want us to have a look you can send the untit to: CENTRAL SERVICES (IPSWICH) 188 SPRING ROAD IPSWICH SUFFOLK IP45NR 01473 725953 MARCEL

Apr 11th, 2010, 20:13	#138
dave_s13 Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2013 13:02 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: leeds	I picked up my first Volvo yesterday, a 52 plate V70 SE D5 auto. I paid the deposit for it over a week ago and bought it from the dealer knowing the clocks were playing up. Apparently they could not repair them so swapped out the clocks from a 54plate car. All works perfectly. I got the impression that sometimes you jut cannot fix them, no matter what. So, the other option is to source clocks from a newer car that's being broken. Just to add the auto electrician is coming round next week to adjust the mileage back. It's had a bit of a haircut. Can't fault these cars, I've had 2 E39 tourings a Saab 95 Aero estate and recently an Alfa 156 sportwagon. Apart from the sedate, but reassuring, handling it is the most supremely capable thing I have ever owned. I've had 22 cars so far and none have impressed me as much as this, In terms of what it was designed to do anyway.

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