Other S80 Problem: - Dashboard central triangle display

migrator · Mar 27th, 2020, 14:30

I run an S80 diesel (53 plate).

The triangle symbol in the centre of the dash currently remains lit when driving. The display colour is red. In support of this symbol I would expect to see a message in the display unit but there is no message displayed.

This symbol on display will cause an MOT failure.

Any suggestions as to what I should be looking for to rectify this? Fluid levels under the bonnet are all fine.

reggit · Mar 27th, 2020, 14:35

Assume your lower left display shows things like 'door open' etc? Have you flicked through the menu to see if there is a message that's just been dismissed?

Possible failing DIM? - are these still an issue on a '53' car (I know '03' is).

Are you able to access vida to read codes?

oragex · Mar 27th, 2020, 15:42

If the triangle is red, there is always a message on the DIM - so as above, it looks like your DIM is faulty. May try looking with a flash light from close at the small display.

As said, uou can have a bad door switch, but you can also have a low coolant message and so on. Try locking all doors with the fob, see if the dash red LED starts blinking. I would hesitate driving the car until you know the reason for the red triangle.

migrator · Mar 27th, 2020, 17:24

Thanks for the inputs, folks. I shall have another run through things tomorrow.

I had to go out today (shopping and medications) and the triangle displayed in yellow.

The lock fob is not working properly so I need to lock/open the car by key.

I have Voda/Dice available but the machine is date locked (as in out of date).

I'll see what tomorrow brings.

MDS40 · Mar 28th, 2020, 06:14

I have Voda/Dice available but the machine is date locked (as in out of date).

You can edit the date in the patch to something later, it will then work.

migrator · Mar 28th, 2020, 10:32

"You can edit the date in the patch to something later, it will then work."

I have heard that this approach is something that can be tried.

From the computer side, I am a mainframe person. Desktop and laptop machines are just 'black boxes' to me when this sort of technical input is needed. Help, please.

V70Zig · Mar 28th, 2020, 11:24

Have a look here - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=2352689

Mar 27th, 2020, 14:30	#1
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 15:00 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	Dashboard central triangle display I run an S80 diesel (53 plate). The triangle symbol in the centre of the dash currently remains lit when driving. The display colour is red. In support of this symbol I would expect to see a message in the display unit but there is no message displayed. This symbol on display will cause an MOT failure. Any suggestions as to what I should be looking for to rectify this? Fluid levels under the bonnet are all fine. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Mar 27th, 2020, 14:35	#2
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Assume your lower left display shows things like 'door open' etc? Have you flicked through the menu to see if there is a message that's just been dismissed? Possible failing DIM? - are these still an issue on a '53' car (I know '03' is). Are you able to access vida to read codes? __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Mar 27th, 2020, 15:42	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	If the triangle is red, there is always a message on the DIM - so as above, it looks like your DIM is faulty. May try looking with a flash light from close at the small display. As said, uou can have a bad door switch, but you can also have a low coolant message and so on. Try locking all doors with the fob, see if the dash red LED starts blinking. I would hesitate driving the car until you know the reason for the red triangle. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Mar 27th, 2020, 17:24	#4
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 15:00 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	Thanks for the inputs, folks. I shall have another run through things tomorrow. I had to go out today (shopping and medications) and the triangle displayed in yellow. The lock fob is not working properly so I need to lock/open the car by key. I have Voda/Dice available but the machine is date locked (as in out of date). I'll see what tomorrow brings. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Mar 28th, 2020, 06:14	#5
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	I have Voda/Dice available but the machine is date locked (as in out of date). You can edit the date in the patch to something later, it will then work. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Mar 28th, 2020, 10:32	#6
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 15:00 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	"You can edit the date in the patch to something later, it will then work." I have heard that this approach is something that can be tried. From the computer side, I am a mainframe person. Desktop and laptop machines are just 'black boxes' to me when this sort of technical input is needed. Help, please. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Mar 28th, 2020, 11:24	#7
V70Zig Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 16:20 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loughborough	Have a look here - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=2352689 __________________ 2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......190k Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.

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