Auto dimming dash lights question

Phil Croxley · Dec 9th, 2015, 16:20

Hi all,
Does anyone know if it's possible to override the auto dimming function on a V70? On these dull days it dims a lot which makes the sat nav hard to see.
I've looked through the manual but I can't find any info.

Thanks

Phil

oragex · Dec 9th, 2015, 16:49

Didn't know about such function. Maybe there is a light-sensor that can be covered with a piece of tape?

reggit · Dec 9th, 2015, 17:47

There's a light sensor (or something) on the climate panel, does this control it?

oragex · Dec 9th, 2015, 19:37

I believe this is the sensor for the radio remote, but I might be wrong

YorkshireDave · Dec 9th, 2015, 20:07

If you cover a light sensor with a piece of tape it will go even dimmer! Why? Because it thinks its dark! The lights are lit brightest when its bright outside.

Didn't even know there was a remote for the HU!

oragex · Dec 9th, 2015, 23:37

The remote look like this

(sorry for thread jacking)

Missing Lincs · Dec 10th, 2015, 07:46

The sensor for the dash lighting is just below the one shown in the pic, in the top of the climate panel. Not sure what you could do to stop it working.

My thoughts are if you could illuminate the sensor, either from outside or from inside the climate unit?

savabill · Dec 10th, 2015, 11:43

Check that the sensor is clean and dust free. Anything blocking light, can cause the lights to dim.

reggit · Dec 10th, 2015, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

The sensor for the dash lighting is just below the one shown in the pic, in the top of the climate panel. Not sure what you could do to stop it working.

I thought it was central under the bottom button of the 'little man'

oragex · Dec 10th, 2015, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggit

I thought it was central under the bottom button of the 'little man'

a picture of it. how does this work? when I adjust the interior lights with the knob, is this sensor overwriting ?

Dec 9th, 2015, 16:20	#1
Phil Croxley Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:04 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Worthing	Auto dimming dash lights question Hi all, Does anyone know if it's possible to override the auto dimming function on a V70? On these dull days it dims a lot which makes the sat nav hard to see. I've looked through the manual but I can't find any info. Thanks Phil

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Didn't know about such function. Maybe there is a light-sensor that can be covered with a piece of tape? __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:25 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	There's a light sensor (or something) on the climate panel, does this control it? __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	The remote look like this (sorry for thread jacking) __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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savabill Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:32 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	Check that the sensor is clean and dust free. Anything blocking light, can cause the lights to dim. __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

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YorkshireDave VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 00:30 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wetherby	If you cover a light sensor with a piece of tape it will go even dimmer! Why? Because it thinks its dark! The lights are lit brightest when its bright outside. Didn't even know there was a remote for the HU!

Dec 10th, 2015, 07:46	#7
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:37 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	The sensor for the dash lighting is just below the one shown in the pic, in the top of the climate panel. Not sure what you could do to stop it working. My thoughts are if you could illuminate the sensor, either from outside or from inside the climate unit?

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