General: - Drivers Information Module (DIM) replacement - Page 7

hwoods · Feb 11th, 2009, 21:09

Thanks,

Well they should - I know only people who come on here generally have probs but regarding the poll a third have a problem so here`s hoping! Constructive thread.

Clan · Feb 11th, 2009, 21:27

no its not a general problem considering the many many 1000's of s60 / V70 and S 80 sold here in the last 10 years . Yes it does happen but the odds are extremely slim unless you are one of the unlucky ones in the poll above .. Its not really statisticly accurate on a forum like this is it indicating 30% of volvos have DIM problems , in real life i would put it below 1% ..

oilburner · Feb 12th, 2009, 11:43

Let's face it, almost everyone who has had a DIM problem will have been to this thread and ticked Yes, most of those that haven't won't have even read this thread or bother to tick the No box.

So Clan's probably right on the money. My old '01 V70 had no problems and my colleagues '99 S80 is OK too (well the DIM is OK, the rest variable!).

hwoods · Feb 21st, 2009, 22:43

The fact the thead is apparent shows there is problem, just because you and your friends is ok doesn't mean that there is no probs - and so why have volvo changed (uprated) the dim. it's easy to sit back when there is no probs your car and say this but this problem is apparent and costing people real money

Chris_Rogers · Feb 22nd, 2009, 08:30

Volvo also claimed there was no problem with the ETM.

The ABS module in the later 850, V70 etc. also.

However, I don't think they are worse than other manufacturers.

Propofol · Feb 22nd, 2009, 11:11

It stands to reason that if you look after your existing customers they will come back to your brand again and again - Isn't that what used to happen to Volvo? People bought one and then had the brand for life. Now under the perhaps more indifferent Ford management that sentiment has gone.

In this car market I would imagine taking a 'hit' on subsidised serviving costs i.e. DIM's, ETM's etc would mean I'd be more likely to buy a Volvo again. I don't see many new V70's driving around on our streets at the moment and after this V70 I am not keen to buy a Volvo again.

That is if Volvo survives of course.....

jackthehat.co.uk · Mar 9th, 2009, 16:19

Volvo will survive but I would think twice before buying another.

It's unusual that Ford may have made Volvo worse. (Of course, these faults could be entirely down to Volvo staff and may be nothing to do with Ford). Volvo may have just had a run of bad luck.

Ford rarely makes a manufacturer worse. They are usually a success story.

They made a stunning impact on Aston Martin and took it from the brink of collapse to one of the most successful and desirable brands in the world.

They made a massive difference to Land Rover. Their new cars are in a different league to the older ones. They still have their niggles but nowhere near as bad as they used to be.

Look at Jaguar. They were on their @rse and now their cars are stunning. Sure, they're not making a profit but their cars are very good... much better than they used to be.

Mazda was on its knees too and now they are doing better than ever.

If you want an example of how not to do it, think General Motors and their pathetic attempt to revitalise Saab... a disaster that is obvious to everyone.

Propofol · Mar 10th, 2009, 03:32

Good points, well made

jiffy176 · Apr 21st, 2009, 17:38

£250 plus vat inc 2 year warranty and return post at cluster repair uk ltd.
Excellent service to boot.
Oh and yes mine went on a 2002 52 S60 D5. Was causing me all sorts of problems and loads of DTC's since dim repaired all ok and no codes.

brian cox · Apr 22nd, 2009, 17:54

I sent my cluster from a Volvo S80, from a 2001 model to Cluster Repair UK LTD twice to have it repaired, they charged us £308.85 for the job and it still would not work.
we contacted them as we felt it was rather a lot of money to pay and for it to not work. After a bit of haggling and numerous phone calls and an Email they returned a cheque for £ 160.00. In the end we decided to sell the car and cut our losses rather than pay Volvo to repair with their high prices. I should add that the car in question was our 9th Volvo and we have always been happy with them as a car. We felt the electrical systems are letting this model down. We have now bought a SAAB 93, still staying Swedish!!!

View Poll Results: S60 & V70 DIM, had it replaced yet?
Yes	53	9.12%
No	247	42.51%
Soon, showing signs...	208	35.80%
Had it repaired	73	12.56%
Voters: 581. You may not vote on this poll

Feb 11th, 2009, 21:27	#62
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	no its not a general problem considering the many many 1000's of s60 / V70 and S 80 sold here in the last 10 years . Yes it does happen but the odds are extremely slim unless you are one of the unlucky ones in the poll above .. Its not really statisticly accurate on a forum like this is it indicating 30% of volvos have DIM problems , in real life i would put it below 1% .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 12th, 2009, 11:43	#63
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	Let's face it, almost everyone who has had a DIM problem will have been to this thread and ticked Yes, most of those that haven't won't have even read this thread or bother to tick the No box. So Clan's probably right on the money. My old '01 V70 had no problems and my colleagues '99 S80 is OK too (well the DIM is OK, the rest variable!). __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Feb 21st, 2009, 22:43	#64
hwoods Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2011 15:53 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Llandudno	The fact the thead is apparent shows there is problem, just because you and your friends is ok doesn't mean that there is no probs - and so why have volvo changed (uprated) the dim. it's easy to sit back when there is no probs your car and say this but this problem is apparent and costing people real money Last edited by hwoods; Feb 21st, 2009 at 22:50.

Feb 22nd, 2009, 08:30	#65
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Volvo also claimed there was no problem with the ETM. The ABS module in the later 850, V70 etc. also. However, I don't think they are worse than other manufacturers. Last edited by Chris_Rogers; Feb 22nd, 2009 at 10:54.

Feb 11th, 2009, 21:09	#61
hwoods Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2011 15:53 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Llandudno	Thanks, Well they should - I know only people who come on here generally have probs but regarding the poll a third have a problem so here`s hoping! Constructive thread.

Feb 22nd, 2009, 11:11	#66
Propofol Senior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Kent	It stands to reason that if you look after your existing customers they will come back to your brand again and again - Isn't that what used to happen to Volvo? People bought one and then had the brand for life. Now under the perhaps more indifferent Ford management that sentiment has gone. In this car market I would imagine taking a 'hit' on subsidised serviving costs i.e. DIM's, ETM's etc would mean I'd be more likely to buy a Volvo again. I don't see many new V70's driving around on our streets at the moment and after this V70 I am not keen to buy a Volvo again. That is if Volvo survives of course.....

Mar 9th, 2009, 16:19	#67
jackthehat.co.uk Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2019 11:10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cumbria	Volvo will survive but I would think twice before buying another. It's unusual that Ford may have made Volvo worse. (Of course, these faults could be entirely down to Volvo staff and may be nothing to do with Ford). Volvo may have just had a run of bad luck. Ford rarely makes a manufacturer worse. They are usually a success story. They made a stunning impact on Aston Martin and took it from the brink of collapse to one of the most successful and desirable brands in the world. They made a massive difference to Land Rover. Their new cars are in a different league to the older ones. They still have their niggles but nowhere near as bad as they used to be. Look at Jaguar. They were on their @rse and now their cars are stunning. Sure, they're not making a profit but their cars are very good... much better than they used to be. Mazda was on its knees too and now they are doing better than ever. If you want an example of how not to do it, think General Motors and their pathetic attempt to revitalise Saab... a disaster that is obvious to everyone. __________________ VOLVO - Dependable, Reliable, Solid Workhorses ...then I woke up!

Mar 10th, 2009, 03:32	#68
Propofol Senior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Kent	Good points, well made

Apr 21st, 2009, 17:38	#69
jiffy176 Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2016 17:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Yateley	£250 plus vat inc 2 year warranty and return post at cluster repair uk ltd. Excellent service to boot. Oh and yes mine went on a 2002 52 S60 D5. Was causing me all sorts of problems and loads of DTC's since dim repaired all ok and no codes. __________________ 2002 (52) S60 D5

Apr 22nd, 2009, 17:54	#70
brian cox New Member Last Online: Dec 13th, 2010 18:07 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middlewich	Cluster repair I sent my cluster from a Volvo S80, from a 2001 model to Cluster Repair UK LTD twice to have it repaired, they charged us £308.85 for the job and it still would not work. we contacted them as we felt it was rather a lot of money to pay and for it to not work. After a bit of haggling and numerous phone calls and an Email they returned a cheque for £ 160.00. In the end we decided to sell the car and cut our losses rather than pay Volvo to repair with their high prices. I should add that the car in question was our 9th Volvo and we have always been happy with them as a car. We felt the electrical systems are letting this model down. We have now bought a SAAB 93, still staying Swedish!!!

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