V70: - Replacing the instrument cluster (correcting mileage)

Quixy · Oct 15th, 2023, 13:50

Hello!

I have a 97' V70 2.5 TDI and it has that older type of instrument cluster (with lambda light instead of "check engine").

Right now it's sadly not multifunctional, which means the lower display only shows the time and outside temperature.

Now I found out that they sell the multifunctional one for 15€ in Lithuania (https://rrr.lt/en/used-part/ust86088...rument-cluster) - you can see the picture of it here: https://shorturl.at/hEGNV.

This multifunctional one also shows the average speed, fuel mileage etc.

Now is time for the question/problem:

Is this replacement rather a simple job or does it needs some kind of special tools?
Also a friend told me that you don't have to replace the whole cluster, but only the lower display block or something and it should work like that. Is that true?
And for the final question: if the mileage for my car is 300 000 km and not 395 722 km like the one has, then is it possible to correct that by computer or is it rather impossible?

Thanks!

Derek UK · Oct 16th, 2023, 00:22

What you are calling multifunctional means that it has a computer. It's not something that is a quick swap over as it has to be integrated with all of the rest of the cars electronics, including the ECU's.

Quixy · Oct 17th, 2023, 08:40

So it's rather very difficult to replace as I have to find a new ECU and it also needs a reprogramming?

ITSv40 · Oct 17th, 2023, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Quixy

So it's rather very difficult to replace as I have to find a new ECU and it also needs a reprogramming?

You also need the dash switch that turns the display to the different functions and possibly the wiring loom although that may already be there.

Oct 15th, 2023, 13:50	#1
Quixy New Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 22:55 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Tallinn	Replacing the instrument cluster (correcting mileage) Hello! I have a 97' V70 2.5 TDI and it has that older type of instrument cluster (with lambda light instead of "check engine"). Right now it's sadly not multifunctional, which means the lower display only shows the time and outside temperature. Now I found out that they sell the multifunctional one for 15€ in Lithuania (https://rrr.lt/en/used-part/ust86088...rument-cluster) - you can see the picture of it here: https://shorturl.at/hEGNV. This multifunctional one also shows the average speed, fuel mileage etc. Now is time for the question/problem: Is this replacement rather a simple job or does it needs some kind of special tools? Also a friend told me that you don't have to replace the whole cluster, but only the lower display block or something and it should work like that. Is that true? And for the final question: if the mileage for my car is 300 000 km and not 395 722 km like the one has, then is it possible to correct that by computer or is it rather impossible? Thanks!

Oct 16th, 2023, 00:22	#2
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:29 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	What you are calling multifunctional means that it has a computer. It's not something that is a quick swap over as it has to be integrated with all of the rest of the cars electronics, including the ECU's.

Oct 17th, 2023, 08:40	#3
Quixy New Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 22:55 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Tallinn	So it's rather very difficult to replace as I have to find a new ECU and it also needs a reprogramming?

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