Trip computer 740 info wanted

wolwo · Feb 25th, 2005, 18:20

greetings all,
just won a trip computer on ebay. Very rare item!!! It's not complete, have only the dash component. Does anyone have info about trip computer for the 700 series (pics, wiringdiagrams, parts ...).
For those who never saw one, here are some pics of it.

Any help is welcome
Wolwo

wolwo · Nov 13th, 2007, 23:04

not 1 reply
how odd

No experts around here?
Wolwo

Jim760 · Nov 13th, 2007, 23:16

never seen anything like it! wouldnt mind it tho! lol

i dont think those were ever dished out in the uk, i wouldn't mind that for my 760 to replace my clock, i could use it to effect.

id be askking to look round the car that it came from to find the correct sensors etc!

CTCNetwork · Nov 13th, 2007, 23:31

Hi,

Never seen anything like it before.

Where did it come from.?? What's the history behind it??

Des. . .

niloc · Nov 14th, 2007, 01:39

I think this is one for Mister T....

Jim760 · Nov 14th, 2007, 06:52

ive done a bit of reserch on this and employed some turbobrickers knowlage and have came up with this..
it is a volvo OE item and is around in the usa and europe, the info centre was an option on pre 90 (maybe even 90+) on the winter package. according to a T'Ber, theres nothing for it in the factory 'Accessory Replacement Parts Catalog' so its as rare there as it is here, ive been told when they do come up its alot of money. tho the 60mpg is a bit rich isn't it? (activate nun mode and just mayme true..) also, i see the speedo shows just over 2k miles...the pod its self has deffo seen more than that!

JIM C · Nov 14th, 2007, 15:11

Volvo where higher technological cars than I thought then.

CharlesStevenson · Nov 14th, 2007, 21:16

perhaps it's going to use some of the components from the 440-460 range since I recollect owning one which had a similar kind of display with the radius of lights.

Also, since it was so rare, there's possibly further overlap of components with another make or two, perhaps SAAB (total guess)

Are there any names or ref nos on the back of the dash unit?

Also, does the seller say or know where it came from?

Clan · Nov 14th, 2007, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIM C

Volvo where higher technological cars than I thought then.

The 480 in 1986 was higher tech than that in a lot of departments :-)

Clan · Nov 14th, 2007, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolwo

not 1 reply
how odd

No experts around here?
Wolwo

never seen anything like that except the add on "driving computer" for the 300 series in the mid 1980's . I think it must be an american option as the fuel gauge has "unleaded only" on it and that was an USA Feature . Pity you dont have the rest to be able to use it , but it could be calibrated in USA Gallons and miles ...

Feb 25th, 2005, 18:20	#1
wolwo VOC Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2012 08:48 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middelkerke (Belgian coast)	Trip computer 740 info wanted greetings all, just won a trip computer on ebay. Very rare item!!! It's not complete, have only the dash component. Does anyone have info about trip computer for the 700 series (pics, wiringdiagrams, parts ...). For those who never saw one, here are some pics of it. Any help is welcome Wolwo

Nov 13th, 2007, 23:04	#2
wolwo VOC Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2012 08:48 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middelkerke (Belgian coast)	still looking not 1 reply how odd No experts around here? Wolwo

Nov 13th, 2007, 23:16	#3
Jim760 Mr G Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: north yorkshire	never seen anything like it! wouldnt mind it tho! lol i dont think those were ever dished out in the uk, i wouldn't mind that for my 760 to replace my clock, i could use it to effect. id be askking to look round the car that it came from to find the correct sensors etc! __________________ will the jimousine ride again? previous models 940 TDI360 GLT 480 ES 740 GLE 940 SE 760 Executive 940 GL 850 GL 760 TIC V70 Torslanda Last edited by Jim760; Nov 13th, 2007 at 23:20.

Nov 13th, 2007, 23:31	#4
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Nov 14th, 2007, 01:39	#5
niloc SWV Benefactor Last Online: Jan 30th, 2013 13:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport, South Wales	I think this is one for Mister T.... __________________ Refitting is the reverse of removal???.....Yeah, right!

Nov 14th, 2007, 06:52	#6
Jim760 Mr G Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: north yorkshire	ive done a bit of reserch on this and employed some turbobrickers knowlage and have came up with this.. it is a volvo OE item and is around in the usa and europe, the info centre was an option on pre 90 (maybe even 90+) on the winter package. according to a T'Ber, theres nothing for it in the factory 'Accessory Replacement Parts Catalog' so its as rare there as it is here, ive been told when they do come up its alot of money. tho the 60mpg is a bit rich isn't it? (activate nun mode and just mayme true..) also, i see the speedo shows just over 2k miles...the pod its self has deffo seen more than that! __________________ will the jimousine ride again? previous models 940 TDI360 GLT 480 ES 740 GLE 940 SE 760 Executive 940 GL 850 GL 760 TIC V70 Torslanda

Nov 14th, 2007, 15:11	#7
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Volvo where higher technological cars than I thought then. __________________

Nov 14th, 2007, 21:16	#8
CharlesStevenson Premier Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 17:33 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Nottingham	perhaps it's going to use some of the components from the 440-460 range since I recollect owning one which had a similar kind of display with the radius of lights. Also, since it was so rare, there's possibly further overlap of components with another make or two, perhaps SAAB (total guess) Are there any names or ref nos on the back of the dash unit? Also, does the seller say or know where it came from? __________________ Now: 04 reg V70 2.4 SE 2.4 auto 177k Then: Volvo, Saab, BMW, MB, Ford, Vx, Opel, Fiat, Rover, Porsche, Alfa, Austin, Renault, etc Last edited by CharlesStevenson; Nov 14th, 2007 at 21:20.

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