V70 instrument Cluster Promblems

[volvoz2000]

volvo had a major problem with dry solder joints years ago on their substandard stereo systems fitted to 740s etc... not good that it has resurfaced elsewhere

[Chris_Rogers]

Google found this:

http://www.volvo-forums.com/t13321-d...d-problems.htm

May help.

[Av_Dave]

Thanks for all the info so far, my soldering isnt too bad do you just re solder all the pins on the back of the cluster also how easy is it to remove this from the dash as i hav'nt looked yet.

Thanks again

[Chris_Rogers]

If you follow the link I posted above to bottom of the page there are photos of where to solder.

[Av_Dave]

Sorry thanks chris

[hobbyhorse]

You can't judge the soldering on looks alone ~ resolder the flat pack i.c's for a cure, you will need a Weller Pyropen, liquid flux, some solvent cleaner & a magnifying glass.

[volvoz2000]

pyropen is a bit overkill, any decent temp controlled point tipped iron should be more than adequate

[hobbyhorse]

Originally Posted by volvoz2000

pyropen is a bit overkill, any decent temp controlled point tipped iron should be more than adequate

Personal preference especially when dealing with the flat packs < I do 100's a week> as no mechanical contact (although pyropen can be fatal in the wrong hands); other joints I'd use an iron

[ashalli]

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[SueCrow]

Originally Posted by Av_Dave

Hi all, first post and first volvo, Picked car up this evening (V70 2003)there is a problem with the instrument cluster (knew about when buying) the clock continually keeps counting upwards quite fast, the idicators dont flash on the dash board although they do on the outside of the car, this did rectify itself on the way home after about 10minutes, also the yellow triangle in the middle of the dash is permantly lit (dont know if this is related)

Any help to point me in the right direction would be great

Thanks

Hi everyone, I had a 2002 V70 with a poorly instrument cluster, it started with the clock constantly going up and the main beam light not showing (which i lived with for a while) but after a while the whole thing just died on me although the car still ran. I did some research and came across a company in Hampshire called Cartronix. I drove down to them using my sat nav for speed and they removed and repaired my instrument cluster in about an hour and could also reset the airbag warning message for me. Really happy and its been working perfect since!