XC90 trip computer not working

JohnEvans1950 · Aug 9th, 2017, 10:05

Hi not sure if anyone can help me, I have a 2004 XC90 and the trip computer and warning messages don't work at all the screen on the left hand side of the dash is blank. The indicators work and main beam work but nothing happens when you press the read button on the end of the stalk. Not sure where to start with it, could it be a problem with the stalk or something else? Was hoping it might be something simple I can do myself or whether to take it to my local auto electrics place who are very good but not cheap?
Cheers

Simon Jones · Aug 9th, 2017, 12:00

If its like the V70, then the DIM (drivers information module) was actually an optional extra, although every car I've come across seems to have it enabled. On the V70, you get message about door open, low washer fluid etc, so try one of those scenarios to see if anything appears. Another thing to check is whether the backlight is working - if not, you'll have dark text on a dark background.

mrgeoff · Aug 20th, 2017, 13:32

hi i am a new member joined today, i have a 2008 xc60 with simalar problem, i can enter car info ie settings from dash buttons and dials but nothing shows up when using stalk. indicators flash etc are working but not the computor is this a common fault ? i have only had the car 6 months

Clan · Aug 20th, 2017, 14:26

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Originally Posted by JohnEvans1950

Hi not sure if anyone can help me, I have a 2004 XC90 and the trip computer and warning messages don't work at all the screen on the left hand side of the dash is blank. The indicators work and main beam work but nothing happens when you press the read button on the end of the stalk. Not sure where to start with it, could it be a problem with the stalk or something else? Was hoping it might be something simple I can do myself or whether to take it to my local auto electrics place who are very good but not cheap?
Cheers

i believe there is a bulb behind the display .. Shine a torch at it , can you see feint letters ?

JohnEvans1950 · Aug 20th, 2017, 23:56

Hi thanks for the replies I shone a torch on it and can't see anything, I didn't even think that it might not be fitted with it and that it could be an optional extra. I think I'll pop it down to my local Volvo dealers and see if they can tell me if it's fitted or not.
Thanks everyone.

Clan · Aug 21st, 2017, 18:33

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Originally Posted by JohnEvans1950

Hi thanks for the replies I shone a torch on it and can't see anything, I didn't even think that it might not be fitted with it and that it could be an optional extra. I think I'll pop it down to my local Volvo dealers and see if they can tell me if it's fitted or not.
Thanks everyone.

the display is not jut for the trip computer it handles lot of other messages too such as " Door open " etc ...

Rob Smith · Jan 3rd, 2019, 22:24

I've had my XC90 just over a year, and for a couple of intermittend hours, the DIM has worked - giving info such as MPG which I have been able to scroll through. But for the rest of the time, it has not appeared.

I know that the back light is working, because "No Messages" appears when I start the car.

Has anyone had the same thing? Is there an easy fix?

Aug 9th, 2017, 10:05	#1
JohnEvans1950 New Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2017 23:56 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Newport	XC90 trip computer not working Hi not sure if anyone can help me, I have a 2004 XC90 and the trip computer and warning messages don't work at all the screen on the left hand side of the dash is blank. The indicators work and main beam work but nothing happens when you press the read button on the end of the stalk. Not sure where to start with it, could it be a problem with the stalk or something else? Was hoping it might be something simple I can do myself or whether to take it to my local auto electrics place who are very good but not cheap? Cheers

Aug 20th, 2017, 13:32	#3
mrgeoff New Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2018 17:11 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sheffield	mrgeoff hi i am a new member joined today, i have a 2008 xc60 with simalar problem, i can enter car info ie settings from dash buttons and dials but nothing shows up when using stalk. indicators flash etc are working but not the computor is this a common fault ? i have only had the car 6 months Last edited by mrgeoff; Aug 20th, 2017 at 13:34. Reason: grammer

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Aug 9th, 2017, 12:00	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	If its like the V70, then the DIM (drivers information module) was actually an optional extra, although every car I've come across seems to have it enabled. On the V70, you get message about door open, low washer fluid etc, so try one of those scenarios to see if anything appears. Another thing to check is whether the backlight is working - if not, you'll have dark text on a dark background.

Aug 20th, 2017, 23:56	#5
JohnEvans1950 New Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2017 23:56 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Newport	Hi thanks for the replies I shone a torch on it and can't see anything, I didn't even think that it might not be fitted with it and that it could be an optional extra. I think I'll pop it down to my local Volvo dealers and see if they can tell me if it's fitted or not. Thanks everyone.

Jan 3rd, 2019, 22:24	#7
Rob Smith New Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2019 22:08 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lyme Regis	I've had my XC90 just over a year, and for a couple of intermittend hours, the DIM has worked - giving info such as MPG which I have been able to scroll through. But for the rest of the time, it has not appeared. I know that the back light is working, because "No Messages" appears when I start the car. Has anyone had the same thing? Is there an easy fix?

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