General: - Drivers Information Module (DIM) replacement - Page 35

toxophilus · Jun 24th, 2014, 11:23

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Originally Posted by nyc1dxo

I just replaced my DIM on 2001 S80 2.9l. I found a cheap replacement on EBay with matching part numbers. No issues. Only odometer reading is different.

That's OK, but as has been stated many times in this thread if for any reason you have to have it plugged into VIDA at a main dealer it will shut the whole system down (because the DIM module doesn't match the car) and you'll have to have it reinstated. Which will cost a packet.

Having had my DIM repaired by Lukas at Volvo Diagnostic, I can honestly say that paying him £70 plus carriage my way is probably the safest (cheap) bet.

salmondan · Aug 8th, 2014, 15:48

Had mine done a couple of years ago by my local volvo specialist for about £200 plus postage.

It was a bit strange because it only started playing up immediately after I had the fuel pump replaced.

uk9876 · Sep 29th, 2014, 10:36

HI every one just joined the form after getting a 2002 V70D5 I know it an old car but it in very good condition.

One of the issues I have noticed is the DIM display does not show anything it is illuminated and every thing else is working in the instrument cluster.

Is there any thing I can try before thinking of looking see if it worth getting it fixed.

If it just not displaying any thing I think I may just leave it be.

Any advice please.
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toxophilus · Sep 29th, 2014, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by uk9876

HI every one just joined the form after getting a 2002 V70D5 I know it an old car but it in very good condition.

One of the issues I have noticed is the DIM display does not show anything it is illuminated and every thing else is working in the instrument cluster.

Is there any thing I can try before thinking of looking see if it worth getting it fixed.

If it just not displaying any thing I think I may just leave it be.

Any advice please.
.

In a word - no. If the message centre is illuminated but blank or scrambled then most likely the DIM is on its way out. Whip it out, send it to Lukas at Volvo Diagnostic for a repair. £70 well spent.

Jools99 · Oct 7th, 2014, 10:43

UK9876 - remember to disconnect the battery before you remove the DIM - this will avoid getting a false SRS warning that will need to be reset for the MoT.

Jools

ASt85 · Oct 7th, 2014, 10:57

It would seem that doing anything with the electrics that is related to the Can Bus system should have the battery disconnected to avoid the dreaded SRS message.

Gazzza · Oct 7th, 2014, 11:01

Bummer . . . . mine totally packed up now so its sort out all my jobs and then dismantle and send to . .

da da dahhhhh H I M ( capt kasos LOL )

Will be phoning Lukas at Volvo Diagnostic for a repair

in about 10mins

Gazzza · Oct 7th, 2014, 14:33

WOW been on his site and for around £230 a refurbished one sent out next day . . no car off the road so send your old one in when you get it and he will refund the difference

Top man Lucas . . pay paled him and sitting and waiting . . oh yea I just sent pictures of Mileage reading and vin so he knows what to put in it . . SWEET

Wolfywolf · Oct 9th, 2014, 04:28

Hi all.
I reworked my yazaki ic next to the white relay looking box and the capacitor, in doing so I managed to get my clocks up and running, now all I need to know is where to rework so that I can get my information display to work, the light does come on and I have seen it work when the temp was approximately 10c.
Any ideas ?
Cheers

Gazzza · Oct 9th, 2014, 08:52

This is my problem . . but I'm guessing it wont be long before the wipers start playing up along with the high beam like most others have stated

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Oct 7th, 2014, 10:57	#346
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	It would seem that doing anything with the electrics that is related to the Can Bus system should have the battery disconnected to avoid the dreaded SRS message. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Oct 7th, 2014, 11:01	#347
Gazzza Senior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2021 10:17 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Leicester	Bummer . . . . mine totally packed up now so its sort out all my jobs and then dismantle and send to . . da da dahhhhh H I M ( capt kasos LOL ) Will be phoning Lukas at Volvo Diagnostic for a repair in about 10mins __________________ D5 2003 V90 XC AWD 2.4T3

Oct 7th, 2014, 14:33	#348
Gazzza Senior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2021 10:17 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Leicester	WOW been on his site and for around £230 a refurbished one sent out next day . . no car off the road so send your old one in when you get it and he will refund the difference Top man Lucas . . pay paled him and sitting and waiting . . oh yea I just sent pictures of Mileage reading and vin so he knows what to put in it . . SWEET __________________ D5 2003 V90 XC AWD 2.4T3

Oct 9th, 2014, 08:52	#350
Gazzza Senior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2021 10:17 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Leicester	This is my problem . . but I'm guessing it wont be long before the wipers start playing up along with the high beam like most others have stated __________________ D5 2003 V90 XC AWD 2.4T3

Aug 8th, 2014, 15:48	#342
salmondan New Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2016 17:25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bradford	Had mine done a couple of years ago by my local volvo specialist for about £200 plus postage. It was a bit strange because it only started playing up immediately after I had the fuel pump replaced.

Sep 29th, 2014, 10:36	#343
uk9876 New Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2017 09:27 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dundee	HI every one just joined the form after getting a 2002 V70D5 I know it an old car but it in very good condition. One of the issues I have noticed is the DIM display does not show anything it is illuminated and every thing else is working in the instrument cluster. Is there any thing I can try before thinking of looking see if it worth getting it fixed. If it just not displaying any thing I think I may just leave it be. Any advice please. .

Oct 7th, 2014, 10:43	#345
Jools99 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 03:42 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yeovil	UK9876 - remember to disconnect the battery before you remove the DIM - this will avoid getting a false SRS warning that will need to be reset for the MoT. Jools

Oct 9th, 2014, 04:28	#349
Wolfywolf Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2020 20:40 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Birmingham	Hi all. I reworked my yazaki ic next to the white relay looking box and the capacitor, in doing so I managed to get my clocks up and running, now all I need to know is where to rework so that I can get my information display to work, the light does come on and I have seen it work when the temp was approximately 10c. Any ideas ? Cheers

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