Service light on dash flickering?

James1980 · Feb 19th, 2018, 16:32

Ive tried to reset the “ regular service needed “ dash light. Had a few attempts at it with no luck. But now my screen is going nuts and flickering. Have i damaged it somehow? Heres a vid...

https://youtu.be/Vfx69m_pwqQ

Anubisxc70 · Feb 19th, 2018, 17:01

Have you tried t dc the battery for 15 min a turn it on again?

James1980 · Feb 19th, 2018, 18:50

Yes, ive disconnected it for atleast 45 minutes. But still the same problem. Cant find anywhere on the net about this fault. Its got me stumped.

Brendan W · Feb 19th, 2018, 22:12

What year is the car?
I take it this happened not while you were attempting to reset the service reminder. That could be just co-incidence.
Pre facelift cars have issues with the DIM failing. The problem is down to dry joints on one of the chips at the back.
They can be repaired for about 60 quid.
A member on here, Spokoluzik aka Lucas at volvodiagnostics in London is one outfit doing it.
There are a few big threads here about it.
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=73695
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=53380

Longhouse21 · Feb 19th, 2018, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan W

What year is the car?

Looks like an early model from the dash photos - no silver rings around the clocks...

Possibly an indication of a DIM failure as you've advised

cheshired5 · Feb 19th, 2018, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by James1980

Ive tried to reset the “ regular service needed “ dash light. Had a few attempts at it with no luck. But now my screen is going nuts and flickering. Have i damaged it somehow? Heres a vid...

https://youtu.be/Vfx69m_pwqQ

Definitely DIM failure and nothing to do with resetting the service light.
I used Lukas as mentioned in Brendan's post last summer when my 2002 DIM was failing and it's been fine since.

mannyo1221 · Feb 20th, 2018, 06:23

As others gave mentioned, its a failure of the DIM.

My 2003 has already been repaired before I got it 2 years ago. The BBA-Reman warranty stickers all over the back of it give the game away.

gramsey438 · Feb 20th, 2018, 11:50

I also agree with DIM failure mine did this exact same thing on the driver information screen and it then deteriorated to just random pixels and then no display at all.

Speak to VolvoDiagnostics, quick service and fast turnaround along with very reasonable costs.

boggymarsh · Feb 20th, 2018, 23:42

If you pay up front for a reconditioned unit from Lukas that he programs with your current vehicle mileage he will refund money when you send him your unit. Even though his service is very quick, in my situation I needed the car for work and couldn’t afford to have it sat on the drive waiting for my removed unit to be delivered, repaired and returned, I opted to pay the for an off the shelf unit. Since replacing the unit I’ve not had any issues at all.

reggit · Feb 21st, 2018, 08:58

I also used Lukaz when mine failed. I posted it off on a Wednesday and had it back 2 days later. It's been perfect since.

Feb 19th, 2018, 16:32	#1
James1980 New Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2019 12:04 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hertfordshire	Service light on dash flickering? Ive tried to reset the “ regular service needed “ dash light. Had a few attempts at it with no luck. But now my screen is going nuts and flickering. Have i damaged it somehow? Heres a vid... https://youtu.be/Vfx69m_pwqQ

Feb 19th, 2018, 22:12	#4
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	What year is the car? I take it this happened not while you were attempting to reset the service reminder. That could be just co-incidence. Pre facelift cars have issues with the DIM failing. The problem is down to dry joints on one of the chips at the back. They can be repaired for about 60 quid. A member on here, Spokoluzik aka Lucas at volvodiagnostics in London is one outfit doing it. There are a few big threads here about it. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=73695 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=53380 Last edited by Brendan W; Feb 19th, 2018 at 22:19.

Feb 20th, 2018, 06:23	#7
mannyo1221 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 15:22 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Blandford	As others gave mentioned, its a failure of the DIM. My 2003 has already been repaired before I got it 2 years ago. The BBA-Reman warranty stickers all over the back of it give the game away. __________________ Now 2017 Volvo V90 D4, Grey, one owner 56K miles Was 2003 Volvo S60 D5, Blue, one owner, 199K miles.

Feb 20th, 2018, 11:50	#8
gramsey438 Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2023 07:43 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Eastleigh	I also agree with DIM failure mine did this exact same thing on the driver information screen and it then deteriorated to just random pixels and then no display at all. Speak to VolvoDiagnostics, quick service and fast turnaround along with very reasonable costs. __________________ 2003 S60 2.0L T SE URL=http://www.fuelly.com/car/volvo/s60/2003/gramsey438/674201][/URL]

Feb 21st, 2018, 08:58	#10
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	I also used Lukaz when mine failed. I posted it off on a Wednesday and had it back 2 days later. It's been perfect since. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Feb 19th, 2018, 17:01	#2
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	Have you tried t dc the battery for 15 min a turn it on again?

Feb 19th, 2018, 18:50	#3
James1980 New Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2019 12:04 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hertfordshire	Yes, ive disconnected it for atleast 45 minutes. But still the same problem. Cant find anywhere on the net about this fault. Its got me stumped.

Feb 20th, 2018, 23:42	#9
boggymarsh XC70 2008 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 17:38 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent	If you pay up front for a reconditioned unit from Lukas that he programs with your current vehicle mileage he will refund money when you send him your unit. Even though his service is very quick, in my situation I needed the car for work and couldn’t afford to have it sat on the drive waiting for my removed unit to be delivered, repaired and returned, I opted to pay the for an off the shelf unit. Since replacing the unit I’ve not had any issues at all.

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