V50 speedo/rev needles not illuminating.

Supra Edd · Nov 27th, 2017, 15:09

Hi all,

I've been trying to find out which fuse may be causing this, but have had no luck so far. I have a 2004 V50, the needels on the speedo and rev counter have stopped lighting up, makes it a bit tricky to see how fast im going at night! Any help/ideas would be appreciated.

Have had the V50 for 6 years now and am really pleased with it. It has the bad headlights which seems to be a common issue, and since reading a post today about handbrack cable tensioning recalls I'll be making a call to Volvo (that will explain that issue haha) but its perfect for me, the wife and 2 kids

Shame about the dents (none by me, one by the wife, and an unknown that happend this weekend caving in the rear near side door) which will no doubt cost more to repair than the car is worth, but we dont want to get rid of 'Ovlov' we will run him till the end.

Thanks in advance,

Edd...

IainG · Nov 27th, 2017, 18:11

Hi
Probably been checked, but has the dimmer knob been moved accidentally?

Iain

Supra Edd · Nov 28th, 2017, 07:39

Ah sorry something i did forget to mention but yes, have been playing with the dimmer. That is still making the dials/numbers (if that makes sense) dim, its just the needles. am starting to think it could be a bulb, but would 1 bulb be lighting up 2 needles?

LizardOfBodom · Nov 28th, 2017, 15:37

I think you have similar issue and solution (or lack of it) as here....

Supra Edd · Dec 4th, 2017, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by LizardOfBodom

I think you have similar issue and solution (or lack of it) as here....

Thanks Lizard. hhhhmmmmm i don't like the sound of that, especially the soldering part. my beloved V50 is slowly going out of favour

Supra Edd · Feb 13th, 2018, 15:01

Sorry to drag this one up.
So I've managed to source an instrument cluster - which I've been told works fine (we will see).
Anyway, is it a straight swap as I'm guessing all information is kept in the CPU of the car. Or do the instrument cluseters have to be programmed in anyway?

Thanks,

Edd...

iainmd · Feb 13th, 2018, 16:46

Pretty sure the cluster is coded to the car.

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...20(04-)%202011

Bungo · Feb 13th, 2018, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by iainmd

Pretty sure the cluster is coded to the car.

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...20(04-)%202011

+1 on that

Supra Edd · Feb 15th, 2018, 14:16

ah dammit

ok thank you though.

Nov 27th, 2017, 15:09	#1
Supra Edd Junior Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2021 16:21 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Essex	V50 speedo/rev needles not illuminating. Hi all, I've been trying to find out which fuse may be causing this, but have had no luck so far. I have a 2004 V50, the needels on the speedo and rev counter have stopped lighting up, makes it a bit tricky to see how fast im going at night! Any help/ideas would be appreciated. Have had the V50 for 6 years now and am really pleased with it. It has the bad headlights which seems to be a common issue, and since reading a post today about handbrack cable tensioning recalls I'll be making a call to Volvo (that will explain that issue haha) but its perfect for me, the wife and 2 kids Shame about the dents (none by me, one by the wife, and an unknown that happend this weekend caving in the rear near side door) which will no doubt cost more to repair than the car is worth, but we dont want to get rid of 'Ovlov' we will run him till the end. Thanks in advance, Edd...

Nov 28th, 2017, 15:37	#4
LizardOfBodom WowIcanwriteAnythingHere! Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 16:05 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dublin/Meath	I think you have similar issue and solution (or lack of it) as here.... __________________ 2005 V50 T5AWD M66, Stage1 Hilton tune E-focus torque mount, E46 bi-xenon retrofit v2 , (also available in PDF form), DTSC fully-off mod, Brembo discs+ATE ceramic pads

Feb 13th, 2018, 16:46	#7
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Pretty sure the cluster is coded to the car. http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...20(04-)%202011 __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE Last edited by iainmd; Feb 13th, 2018 at 16:48.

Nov 27th, 2017, 18:11	#2
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:38 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi Probably been checked, but has the dimmer knob been moved accidentally? Iain

Nov 28th, 2017, 07:39	#3
Supra Edd Junior Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2021 16:21 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Essex	Ah sorry something i did forget to mention but yes, have been playing with the dimmer. That is still making the dials/numbers (if that makes sense) dim, its just the needles. am starting to think it could be a bulb, but would 1 bulb be lighting up 2 needles?

Feb 13th, 2018, 15:01	#6
Supra Edd Junior Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2021 16:21 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Essex	Sorry to drag this one up. So I've managed to source an instrument cluster - which I've been told works fine (we will see). Anyway, is it a straight swap as I'm guessing all information is kept in the CPU of the car. Or do the instrument cluseters have to be programmed in anyway? Thanks, Edd...

Feb 15th, 2018, 14:16	#9
Supra Edd Junior Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2021 16:21 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Essex	ah dammit ok thank you though.

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