Driver Information Module Failure

Father Ted · Nov 10th, 2018, 17:34

Well, I think it's happened to me.

Got in the car this morning, and the only light which came on the dash was engine management.
I've had this before a couple of times and removing/refitting dash has resolved it, so I thought it could be a loose connection on plug, but unfortunately not.

So, one question:
Do these DIMs fail suddenly or do they fail progressively? I've had an issue with the main beam indication not working, but other than that I've not had a problem. This is so sudden, it's almost like a power fail (but it's not: I've checked).

If it is a failure, then I'll get in touch with Volvo Diagnostics....my eyes aren't good enough to solder the chips.

reggit · Nov 11th, 2018, 12:15

Sounds like the typical failure. The one in my v70 failed with no warning whatsoever. Was fun driving home about 200 miles towing a trailer with no working instruments. Lukas sorted it really quickly.

Danielpsmith · Nov 11th, 2018, 12:39

I had mine go on my 03 s60 with no warning, it was working fine no problems then started the car after being shopping then all I had was the Rev counter.

I used bba reman to sort mine.

Daniel

Father Ted · Nov 11th, 2018, 16:32

Thanks.
Well, it's all wrapped up and waiting to be picked up by Hermes to take to Lukas.

I had thought it was the typical failure, but it was so sudden and all at once, that I thought it was a power issue.

Nov 10th, 2018, 17:34	#1
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Driver Information Module Failure Well, I think it's happened to me. Got in the car this morning, and the only light which came on the dash was engine management. I've had this before a couple of times and removing/refitting dash has resolved it, so I thought it could be a loose connection on plug, but unfortunately not. So, one question: Do these DIMs fail suddenly or do they fail progressively? I've had an issue with the main beam indication not working, but other than that I've not had a problem. This is so sudden, it's almost like a power fail (but it's not: I've checked). If it is a failure, then I'll get in touch with Volvo Diagnostics....my eyes aren't good enough to solder the chips. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Nov 11th, 2018, 12:15	#2
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Sounds like the typical failure. The one in my v70 failed with no warning whatsoever. Was fun driving home about 200 miles towing a trailer with no working instruments. Lukas sorted it really quickly. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Nov 11th, 2018, 16:32	#4
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Thanks. Well, it's all wrapped up and waiting to be picked up by Hermes to take to Lukas. I had thought it was the typical failure, but it was so sudden and all at once, that I thought it was a power issue. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Nov 11th, 2018, 12:39	#3
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:11 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	I had mine go on my 03 s60 with no warning, it was working fine no problems then started the car after being shopping then all I had was the Rev counter. I used bba reman to sort mine. Daniel

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