Stalk issue

AB-UK · Mar 25th, 2018, 09:57

For a while now, when I turn the bezel on the indicator stalk to scroll through the Ave MPG, Ave MPH etc. readouts, the message does not always respond.
Sometimes it does if I pull and twist the ring at the same time.
I think this is a result of poor contacts within the stalk.

I have a Volvo extended warranty, and when I asked the dealer if a fix or replacement would be covered, they told me it should be, but I would have to have a diagnostics first, at a cost of £60 or so, not covered by the warranty.

Why so?
The problem is evidently poor contacts within the stalk.
Is it just an easy revenue earner?

S60D5-185 · Mar 25th, 2018, 11:38

I had an issue of intermittent indicators on my XC70 ( same stalk ) and the circuit board featured below controls indicators and all other functions 0n the stalk
It's a simple job, no cost and totally resolved my issue. I followed the instructions on this guy's video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNMwbgHY0o

Obviously if you attempt this yourself it is down to you and I'm in no way responsible

AB-UK · Mar 25th, 2018, 12:20

Thanks for the suggestion pweilnau (as you see I watched the video).
The contacts I think need attention are at the other end of the stalk however, inside and connected to the twisting ring.
I don't think your repair would fix this.
I might try spraying around the ring with a contact cleaner such as you used.

gmonag · Mar 25th, 2018, 15:14

The fix as per the video is what you need. I had the same issue.

Ade2015 · Jul 7th, 2020, 22:53

Just had very similar issue with ours; the LH indicator was only working intermittently, or with pressure. Cleaned contacts with pencil rubber and IPA and it's working perfectly again now!

Mar 25th, 2018, 09:57	#1
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:29 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Stalk issue For a while now, when I turn the bezel on the indicator stalk to scroll through the Ave MPG, Ave MPH etc. readouts, the message does not always respond. Sometimes it does if I pull and twist the ring at the same time. I think this is a result of poor contacts within the stalk. I have a Volvo extended warranty, and when I asked the dealer if a fix or replacement would be covered, they told me it should be, but I would have to have a diagnostics first, at a cost of £60 or so, not covered by the warranty. Why so? The problem is evidently poor contacts within the stalk. Is it just an easy revenue earner?

Mar 25th, 2018, 11:38	#2
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	I had an issue of intermittent indicators on my XC70 ( same stalk ) and the circuit board featured below controls indicators and all other functions 0n the stalk It's a simple job, no cost and totally resolved my issue. I followed the instructions on this guy's video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNMwbgHY0o Obviously if you attempt this yourself it is down to you and I'm in no way responsible __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic Last edited by S60D5-185; Mar 25th, 2018 at 12:29.

Mar 25th, 2018, 15:14	#4
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	The fix as per the video is what you need. I had the same issue. __________________ Greg

Mar 25th, 2018, 12:20	#3
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:29 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Thanks for the suggestion pweilnau (as you see I watched the video). The contacts I think need attention are at the other end of the stalk however, inside and connected to the twisting ring. I don't think your repair would fix this. I might try spraying around the ring with a contact cleaner such as you used.

Jul 7th, 2020, 22:53	#5
Ade2015 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 10:57 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Leeds	Just had very similar issue with ours; the LH indicator was only working intermittently, or with pressure. Cleaned contacts with pencil rubber and IPA and it's working perfectly again now!

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