V50 Electrics : Trip Computer (option)

[chumley]

Hello all

I have just picked up my 2008 v50 d5 r-design sport and I have noticed that it does not have the trip computer option fitted.... is it possible to have this retro fitted by volvo??? had it in my s60 d5 and miss that function

thanks

Bob

[Guru]

Yes, it is possible. You'll need stalk + software.

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[chumley]

thanks for the information

from the look of things i might already have the stalk as the one fitted in the car does have the button on the end and the bit that turns round and round.
Is it just a software update then if I have the correct stalk ??

thanks again

Bob

[Clan]

yes just the software as all V50s have the rotating drum and push button .. it wont be cheap though ...

[chumley]

well when i looked on the volvo v50 car configurator page before christmas it said it was a £250 option when building a new car, strange just looked this morning and it now no longer says you can build a V50 with the D5 engine !! just the 2L diesel only

Also looking at getting the ipod/aux fitted for the car

thanks again

Bob

[brickwizard]

Hi,

Chumley did you ever get a quote from volvo to add the info centre onto your car??

I have recently taken delivery of a new V50 and regret not adding it as an extra so looking to add it now.

[chumley]

no have not had the time to sort it out as of yet as I have been in hospital for a operation and cant drive the car for another 2 weeks but will phone the local independent volvo garage and ask them next week.
Also want the ipod/usb upgrade done.

thanks

bob

[yanto]

i've been quoted between 250 and 360 for software only! bloody rip off!

[stephanhughson]

Hi,

Has anyone got the trip computer add-on work done by Volvo?

I phoned up one of the dealers in Edinburgh today asking about this, they asked for my registration number then quoted me £250 for a new dashboard, parts only! He said that as my car had left the factory without a trip computer, it would need one to be fitted, whereas I thought it was just a software thing.

Is that definitely right? I've got a stick with the turning bit, reset button, messages button and messages screen. There is one trip counter reset button on the dashboard.

Did I just get through to someone at Volvo who made a mistake, or are there lots of different types of setup?

Mine's a 2008 V50 diesel 2 litre estate.

Thanks for any help.

[newv50girl]

Originally Posted by chumley

well when i looked on the volvo v50 car configurator page before christmas it said it was a £250 option when building a new car, strange just looked this morning and it now no longer says you can build a V50 with the D5 engine !! just the 2L diesel only

Also looking at getting the ipod/aux fitted for the car

thanks again

Bob

Hi,

I just got a quote for this from a Volvo dealer - £536.98 + vat. Expensive, but worth it as the software will be installed and it will all be gauranteed!!!
Cheers.