PDF repair manual?

erv77 · Jan 16th, 2018, 15:57

Bought a well looked after 2008 XC90 Lux last week 90k . Owners separating hence why it's due a major service (want to do cam belt also). I've not finished researching and reading up on VIDA and DICE, so in the interim can anyone point me to a PDF version of the repair manual so I can get on with the service?!

Much appreciated in advance.

NB do the dials (speedo, etc.) light up? Seems to be no back lighting - I've searched but appears no one else has had this issue?!

john langrick · Jan 16th, 2018, 16:21

Hi, they may be set on dim. Is the radio also dim? Check the rotary brightness control just above hand break release.

Cheers john.l

Simon Jones · Jan 16th, 2018, 20:37

I work in Eastleigh, so if you want your codes read with VIDA one lunchtime, give me a shout

erv77 · Jan 17th, 2018, 08:59

Cheers John, sorry forgot to mention that bit is working - has lights above dash (and radio) and I can adjust the brightness. first Volvo, but thought the dials, numbers on them and needles would be illuminated - and they're not!

Cheers Simon, kind offer - my generic reader says no codes (although I know it would give incorrect codes), but may take you up on that offer!

SwissXC90 · Jan 17th, 2018, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by erv77

Cheers John, sorry forgot to mention that bit is working - has lights above dash (and radio) and I can adjust the brightness. first Volvo, but thought the dials, numbers on them and needles would be illuminated - and they're not!

Cheers Simon, kind offer - my generic reader says no codes (although I know it would give incorrect codes), but may take you up on that offer!

The illumination comes on only when it is dark
During daylight or when it is bright inside the car, the illumination is switched off automatically

So check it at night

erv77 · Jan 17th, 2018, 13:34

cheers Swiss XC90, definitely don't work at night! That's the issue, need a torch to see what speed I'm doing!

I'm guessing the lights behind the dials are kaput - just wondered if there was an easy fix and or guide!

No sign of that repair manual!

john langrick · Jan 17th, 2018, 17:17

Hi, my understanding is the 'bulbs' are part of the DIM and cannot be accessed/replaced. I think may be led as I have been told. My DIM is less bright than on my old v70 and I did think just replacing bulbs would help but told not an option. I can still see my dials fine at night do I just forget about it, but certainly not as bright as status indicators.

I guess the status indicators, (messages, odometer, time etc) are all OK on yours? These are lit with bulbs (I understand) can be changed individually. I know i certainly had one changed on my old v70.

The other thing I did check on mine is that when you just have daytime lights on (switch fully anticlockwise), the DIM is still lit. On mine, it certainly is. The only thing (I discovered much to my embarrassment) is that full beam will not work.

I guess a full code read with VIDA dice, but if you get no further, I suggest you speak to Lucas at volvodiagnosics.com who should be able to sort for you although may well need to replace dim.

Hope this helps

erv77 · Jan 18th, 2018, 11:21

Thank you very much John. As it's not a major issue, think I'll leave it till I get a code read. Priority at the moment is a major service and cambelt change - which I plan to DIY! Be interesting to see what the volvo is like to work on compared to my 17yr old e39 touring bmw!

Arjukai · Jul 27th, 2018, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by erv77

Bought a well looked after 2008 XC90 Lux last week 90k . Owners separating hence why it's due a major service (want to do cam belt also). I've not finished researching and reading up on VIDA and DICE, so in the interim can anyone point me to a PDF version of the repair manual so I can get on with the service?!

Much appreciated in advance.

NB do the dials (speedo, etc.) light up? Seems to be no back lighting - I've searched but appears no one else has had this issue?!

Does anybody has and can share service manual for 2008 XC90 Executive trim?

SwissXC90 · Jul 27th, 2018, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arjukai

Does anybody has and can share service manual for 2008 XC90 Executive trim?

Everything is in VIDA
Literally everything:

Parts
Pictures
Diagnostics and Fault Clearing
Configuration
Live Data
Procedures (Diagnosis, Disassembly, Reassembly, Repair)
Overview
Technical Description
Functional Description

I recommend getting and installing VIDA, you'll find much more info than in any other system....

Jan 16th, 2018, 15:57	#1
erv77 New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Eastleigh	PDF repair manual? Bought a well looked after 2008 XC90 Lux last week 90k . Owners separating hence why it's due a major service (want to do cam belt also). I've not finished researching and reading up on VIDA and DICE, so in the interim can anyone point me to a PDF version of the repair manual so I can get on with the service?! Much appreciated in advance. NB do the dials (speedo, etc.) light up? Seems to be no back lighting - I've searched but appears no one else has had this issue?!

Jan 16th, 2018, 16:21	#2
john langrick Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southend on sea	Hi, they may be set on dim. Is the radio also dim? Check the rotary brightness control just above hand break release. Cheers john.l Last edited by john langrick; Jan 16th, 2018 at 17:09.

Jan 16th, 2018, 20:37	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	I work in Eastleigh, so if you want your codes read with VIDA one lunchtime, give me a shout __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Jan 17th, 2018, 08:59	#4
erv77 New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Eastleigh	Cheers John, sorry forgot to mention that bit is working - has lights above dash (and radio) and I can adjust the brightness. first Volvo, but thought the dials, numbers on them and needles would be illuminated - and they're not! Cheers Simon, kind offer - my generic reader says no codes (although I know it would give incorrect codes), but may take you up on that offer!

Jan 17th, 2018, 13:34	#6
erv77 New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Eastleigh	cheers Swiss XC90, definitely don't work at night! That's the issue, need a torch to see what speed I'm doing! I'm guessing the lights behind the dials are kaput - just wondered if there was an easy fix and or guide! No sign of that repair manual!

Jan 17th, 2018, 17:17	#7
john langrick Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southend on sea	Hi, my understanding is the 'bulbs' are part of the DIM and cannot be accessed/replaced. I think may be led as I have been told. My DIM is less bright than on my old v70 and I did think just replacing bulbs would help but told not an option. I can still see my dials fine at night do I just forget about it, but certainly not as bright as status indicators. I guess the status indicators, (messages, odometer, time etc) are all OK on yours? These are lit with bulbs (I understand) can be changed individually. I know i certainly had one changed on my old v70. The other thing I did check on mine is that when you just have daytime lights on (switch fully anticlockwise), the DIM is still lit. On mine, it certainly is. The only thing (I discovered much to my embarrassment) is that full beam will not work. I guess a full code read with VIDA dice, but if you get no further, I suggest you speak to Lucas at volvodiagnosics.com who should be able to sort for you although may well need to replace dim. Hope this helps

Jan 18th, 2018, 11:21	#8
erv77 New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Eastleigh	Thank you very much John. As it's not a major issue, think I'll leave it till I get a code read. Priority at the moment is a major service and cambelt change - which I plan to DIY! Be interesting to see what the volvo is like to work on compared to my 17yr old e39 touring bmw!

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