XC60 Display Screen Problem.

tem · Jan 2nd, 2009, 15:18

I have a problem with the Display Screen for the Sat Nav/Reversing Camera.

After the car has been idle (overnight for example), the display screen, when activated, by either selecting reverse gear or switching the sat nav on, goes pink/mauve in colour, for several seconds and then goes black again. It can take between 1 to 2 minutes, before a picture appears. After this, everything is fine.

Cannot get in contact with local Volvo Service Dept, until Monday and was wondering if anyone can point a finger, to possible cause of problem?

Local temperatures, over the last week have been down to around -5C and my first thought, is, something needs to heat up, before the display works correctly. But having owned two XC90s with Sat Nav and never experianced a problem like this before, makes me think, that a fault has developed in a modual, common to the two applications.

Many thanks.

tem.

Ron_XC90 · Jan 2nd, 2009, 21:45

Hi Tem,

It does sound like a temperature related fault with either the screen itself or the electronics behind it...

Clan · Jan 2nd, 2009, 21:56

LCD screens really dont like the cold , They are slow to react ,there is probably not a lot wrong with it . I assume the Backlight warms it up a bit after a short while and all is ok ..

tem · Jan 3rd, 2009, 16:55

+5C today and everything worked ok.

Seems a bit odd that the screen is so temperature sinsitive, as I would not say -5C, is that cold.
Will keep a check on it and see what happens.

tem.

RoyMacDonald · Jan 4th, 2009, 20:53

LCD screens use a fluorecent tube for the backlight normally, and you know how they are very slow to warm up in the cold, so my guess is Clan is right.

Roy

Clan · Jan 4th, 2009, 21:07

They used to but most are LED's now ,
the temperature affects how fast the crystals can move in their liquid ..

RoyMacDonald · Jan 6th, 2009, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

They used to but most are LED's now ,
the temperature affects how fast the crystals can move in their liquid ..

Do you mean for very small screens Clan? Their are very few LED LCD displays on the market and they cost an arm and a leg. Even I haven't been prepared to put my hand in my pocke for one yet. ;-) The screen I'm using at the moment has a special squiggly fluorecent back light and that cost £900 for a 24 inch but which is still far less than an LED lit screen.

All the best.

Roy

Clan · Jan 6th, 2009, 18:34

Yes i was thinking small screens , The V50/S40 dispay screen is lit by LED's ...

RoyMacDonald · Jan 6th, 2009, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

Yes i was thinking small screens , The V50/S40 dispay screen is lit by LED's ...

I did just buy a new TomTom and I have noticed the screen is easier to read in sunlight than the old one. Maybe that's the reason?

All the best.
Roy

tem · Jan 12th, 2009, 16:44

Got plugged in at the garage today and sure enough they found a fault code, relating to intermittent failure of the display unit.

This information and my detailed description of the fault, are off to Volvo, to find out if a software upgrade is required, or the display unit has to be replaced.

They agreed with me, that Volvo's are built for extreme climates and 0C, should have no affect on any component.

Hopefully, getting somewhere now.

tem.

Jan 2nd, 2009, 15:18	#1
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	XC60 Display Screen Problem. I have a problem with the Display Screen for the Sat Nav/Reversing Camera. After the car has been idle (overnight for example), the display screen, when activated, by either selecting reverse gear or switching the sat nav on, goes pink/mauve in colour, for several seconds and then goes black again. It can take between 1 to 2 minutes, before a picture appears. After this, everything is fine. Cannot get in contact with local Volvo Service Dept, until Monday and was wondering if anyone can point a finger, to possible cause of problem? Local temperatures, over the last week have been down to around -5C and my first thought, is, something needs to heat up, before the display works correctly. But having owned two XC90s with Sat Nav and never experianced a problem like this before, makes me think, that a fault has developed in a modual, common to the two applications. Many thanks. tem.

Jan 2nd, 2009, 21:45	#2
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	Hi Tem, It does sound like a temperature related fault with either the screen itself or the electronics behind it... __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jan 2nd, 2009, 21:56	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	LCD screens really dont like the cold , They are slow to react ,there is probably not a lot wrong with it . I assume the Backlight warms it up a bit after a short while and all is ok .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 4th, 2009, 20:53	#5
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	LCD screens use a fluorecent tube for the backlight normally, and you know how they are very slow to warm up in the cold, so my guess is Clan is right. Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Jan 4th, 2009, 21:07	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	They used to but most are LED's now , the temperature affects how fast the crystals can move in their liquid .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 3rd, 2009, 16:55	#4
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	+5C today and everything worked ok. Seems a bit odd that the screen is so temperature sinsitive, as I would not say -5C, is that cold. Will keep a check on it and see what happens. tem.

Jan 6th, 2009, 18:34	#8
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Yes i was thinking small screens , The V50/S40 dispay screen is lit by LED's ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 12th, 2009, 16:44	#10
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	Got plugged in at the garage today and sure enough they found a fault code, relating to intermittent failure of the display unit. This information and my detailed description of the fault, are off to Volvo, to find out if a software upgrade is required, or the display unit has to be replaced. They agreed with me, that Volvo's are built for extreme climates and 0C, should have no affect on any component. Hopefully, getting somewhere now. tem.

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