Instrument panel illumination

Willow place · Nov 12th, 2018, 15:41

V70,2003,D5,auto, The instrument panel is very dim, can't even see the time in daylight ! Going into an underground car park then everything looks good, night illumination is perfect, is there a sensor anywhere that could cause this problem ?

Anubisxc70 · Nov 12th, 2018, 16:06

Usually no.
Have you notice if the the dim control where you have your head lights is up or down? it could be the case is down so no light.....

oragex · Nov 12th, 2018, 20:12

There is a light sensor on the CCM panel, looks like an infrared port. Maybe try covering it see if it works.

MWMan · Nov 13th, 2018, 04:54

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Originally Posted by Willow place

V70,2003,D5,auto, The instrument panel is very dim, can't even see the time in daylight ! Going into an underground car park then everything looks good, night illumination is perfect, is there a sensor anywhere that could cause this problem ?

Have a read of this post, I have the same problem. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=252520

Willow place · Nov 13th, 2018, 16:27

When I go into an underground/overground car park I have no need to put side/head lights on, the instrument panel instantly goes bright, so, there must be a sensor somewhere that is causing the problem, but cannot see where this infrared type port is on the CCM panel, only noticed a tiny vent. Thanks for the Tips .

ASt85 · Nov 13th, 2018, 18:45

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Originally Posted by oragex

There is a light sensor on the CCM panel, looks like an infrared port. Maybe try covering it see if it works.

In climate control models that tiny vent is the sensor which is immediately below the flow direction controls.

In AC models the slot is immediately below the footwell direction symbol.

pierremcalpine · Nov 14th, 2018, 11:30

How are the rest of the controls behaving on the light control module (the pic that oragex posted above)? Can you adjust dimness in cabin? Does the fuel door release work, do fogs turn on? If some of the functions are inoperable you needs a new LCM. Just went through this in September.

Willow place · Nov 14th, 2018, 15:58

Thanks again for the feedback will check the Fogs tomorrow, as for the Fuel door release,it must be automatic ? and I can dim the panel etc by the rotary switch .

Willow place · Nov 16th, 2018, 16:50

Fog lights switch on , fuel door release? Automatic ? Everything appears to be ok, will just put up with not being able to read the dash !

Nov 12th, 2018, 15:41	#1
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	Instrument panel illumination V70,2003,D5,auto, The instrument panel is very dim, can't even see the time in daylight ! Going into an underground car park then everything looks good, night illumination is perfect, is there a sensor anywhere that could cause this problem ?

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	There is a light sensor on the CCM panel, looks like an infrared port. Maybe try covering it see if it works. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	How are the rest of the controls behaving on the light control module (the pic that oragex posted above)? Can you adjust dimness in cabin? Does the fuel door release work, do fogs turn on? If some of the functions are inoperable you needs a new LCM. Just went through this in September. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

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Nov 13th, 2018, 16:27	#5
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	When I go into an underground/overground car park I have no need to put side/head lights on, the instrument panel instantly goes bright, so, there must be a sensor somewhere that is causing the problem, but cannot see where this infrared type port is on the CCM panel, only noticed a tiny vent. Thanks for the Tips .

Nov 14th, 2018, 15:58	#8
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	Thanks again for the feedback will check the Fogs tomorrow, as for the Fuel door release,it must be automatic ? and I can dim the panel etc by the rotary switch .

Nov 16th, 2018, 16:50	#9
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	Fog lights switch on , fuel door release? Automatic ? Everything appears to be ok, will just put up with not being able to read the dash !

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