Electrics: - Dashboard shutting down

Alvin Suker · May 21st, 2022, 17:38

Hello. First time on this so hopefully I'm on the right page. In the past when it's been very hot and whilst driving, all my speedo and electrics have turned off, the car still driving. Yesterday, I had driven 40 minutes, the car had been sitting in the sun all morning and early afternoon, I then parked the car and 5 minutes later, I turn the key, fuel guage etc turn on for a split second, then all switch off and the car doesn't even attempt to turn over. Windscreen wipers work. When it happened before, I stopped the car, a few hours later all worked fine again. Does anyone know what this maybe please?

Georgeandkira · May 21st, 2022, 18:53

I had to look up your public profile to see you have a 2004.
Please include year, engine specifics, trim level (sometimes) and other pertinent info. It helps.

You're '04 is in the era of the weak DIM (Drivers' Information Module).
In all likelihood the "big momma" processor on your instrument cluster (aka DIM) has a few cracked / failing solder joints.
Hot weather is linked to the symptom.

There are shops you send your DIM to (easy to remove) for reflowing of said joints.
Several have said that these 'cold joints' are doable at home. I looked at mine and ran away like a scalded dog. I wasn't going to practice on the one and only cluster I had.
Do what you like. The UK guy who repairs them is regarded highly on this board.

Someone will be along with the fellow's contact info.

Aveton Gifford · May 21st, 2022, 19:29

You want Lukas at VolvoDiagnostics, he is based in Tilbury, you will find him with a Google search.

Xc70 xo · May 22nd, 2022, 20:46

Hi, I've been having intermittent dash failure and warning messages which don't mean anything as the car still drives ok. These problems only happend when the car had been traveling for a while, and everything started to warm up, especially on a hot day in traffic!
Turned out to be the CEM , which Volvo diagnostic repaired , and the car is back to normal!!
Hope this helps you.

May 21st, 2022, 17:38	#1
Alvin Suker New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2022 22:12 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Englefield Green, Egham	Dashboard shutting down Hello. First time on this so hopefully I'm on the right page. In the past when it's been very hot and whilst driving, all my speedo and electrics have turned off, the car still driving. Yesterday, I had driven 40 minutes, the car had been sitting in the sun all morning and early afternoon, I then parked the car and 5 minutes later, I turn the key, fuel guage etc turn on for a split second, then all switch off and the car doesn't even attempt to turn over. Windscreen wipers work. When it happened before, I stopped the car, a few hours later all worked fine again. Does anyone know what this maybe please?

May 21st, 2022, 19:29	#3
Aveton Gifford VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Back on top, for now!!	You want Lukas at VolvoDiagnostics, he is based in Tilbury, you will find him with a Google search. __________________ 2004 MY S60 2.0T SE WITH A STANDARD AUTO BOX 2005 MY C70 2.0T MANUAL 2007 MY XC70 D5 AUTO

May 21st, 2022, 18:53	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I had to look up your public profile to see you have a 2004. Please include year, engine specifics, trim level (sometimes) and other pertinent info. It helps. You're '04 is in the era of the weak DIM (Drivers' Information Module). In all likelihood the "big momma" processor on your instrument cluster (aka DIM) has a few cracked / failing solder joints. Hot weather is linked to the symptom. There are shops you send your DIM to (easy to remove) for reflowing of said joints. Several have said that these 'cold joints' are doable at home. I looked at mine and ran away like a scalded dog. I wasn't going to practice on the one and only cluster I had. Do what you like. The UK guy who repairs them is regarded highly on this board. Someone will be along with the fellow's contact info.

May 22nd, 2022, 20:46	#4
Xc70 xo New Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2024 18:52 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Llandysul	Hi, I've been having intermittent dash failure and warning messages which don't mean anything as the car still drives ok. These problems only happend when the car had been traveling for a while, and everything started to warm up, especially on a hot day in traffic! Turned out to be the CEM , which Volvo diagnostic repaired , and the car is back to normal!! Hope this helps you.

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