Dashboard Illumination

xco · Oct 19th, 2020, 22:20

Hi All

I've noticed for a while now that my dashboard illumination is Dimmer above (i'm talking about the MPH and Rev-counter Dials area)than below and just recently when entering the car and putting the key in the starter the ring around the lock housing is no longer illuminated green as it used to be.

The roller dimmer switch to the right on the light cluster switches is active and if used does dim or illuminate the dials but only the bottom section (say 3 around to 9 area of the dials but not the top (9 around to 3) ).

Before I go the diagnostic route I just wondered if any of you had experienced this and how it was fixed....maybe a neon bulb or fuse for example?

Any help gratefully received.

john langrick · Oct 20th, 2020, 19:28

Hi, mine is an earlier model/year but the dash on my XC90 is very much dimmer than my old V70. I did ask ' Volvo diagnostics' about this as he sorted my ICM and was told that on my model (03) the illumination was via LEDs. Hence could not be replaced other than with 'surgery' on the unit.

I do use Vida, but doubt if it would pick up faulty diodes, but may be worth s check.

Hope this helps.

John l

xco · Oct 20th, 2020, 21:58

Thanks John i'll look into it

Oct 19th, 2020, 22:20	#1
xco Premier Member Last Online: Today 04:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Dashboard Illumination Hi All I've noticed for a while now that my dashboard illumination is Dimmer above (i'm talking about the MPH and Rev-counter Dials area)than below and just recently when entering the car and putting the key in the starter the ring around the lock housing is no longer illuminated green as it used to be. The roller dimmer switch to the right on the light cluster switches is active and if used does dim or illuminate the dials but only the bottom section (say 3 around to 9 area of the dials but not the top (9 around to 3) ). Before I go the diagnostic route I just wondered if any of you had experienced this and how it was fixed....maybe a neon bulb or fuse for example? Any help gratefully received. __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Oct 20th, 2020, 21:58	#3
xco Premier Member Last Online: Today 04:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Thanks John i'll look into it __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

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Oct 20th, 2020, 19:28	#2
john langrick Master Member Last Online: Today 07:58 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southend on sea	Hi, mine is an earlier model/year but the dash on my XC90 is very much dimmer than my old V70. I did ask ' Volvo diagnostics' about this as he sorted my ICM and was told that on my model (03) the illumination was via LEDs. Hence could not be replaced other than with 'surgery' on the unit. I do use Vida, but doubt if it would pick up faulty diodes, but may be worth s check. Hope this helps. John l

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