Post 287103 by v70torslanda on 2010-02-05 22:10:45
I think my D5 has 'Dead Clocks Syndrome'. AR5E! :(
It started a while ago with the loss of the seat belt warning light but the chime still working. Then the trip meter would not cycle between T1 & T2 and would instead do 'phantom resets', really annoying when you are trying to monitor overall trip mileage to calculate expenses. Now when I start the engine the clock starts to fast wind backwards and the only way to stop it is to slap the hood over the instruments! :nutkick:
I seem to remember from my time at the dealership that the clocks can't be repaired or refurbished - no parts are available - and I'm also frightened to ask how much, I can see the bill heading into 4 figures. :hidesbehi
So has anyone any solutions or is it nightmare time? :eek:
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Post 287122 by cornclose on 2010-02-05 22:50:03
Oh dear, that sounds like a PITA...
Post 287126 by v70torslanda on 2010-02-05 22:54:57
[quote=cornclose;287122]Oh dear, that sounds like a PITA...[/quote]
Aye! Proper feckin' expensive too.
Guess what? You can't fit used clocks cos its a software issue.
Faggin bastidge!
Post 287135 by Redbrick on 2010-02-05 23:16:42
BBA Reman will fix them for about £200.
http://www.bba-reman.com/catalogue/Products.aspx?category=675
Clan on the VOC quotes about £550 for a new one. I had a new one under warranty and was then kicked in the nuts for the software update as that wasn't covered.
Just one of those many P2 niggles.
Post 287143 by v70torslanda on 2010-02-05 23:40:35
OK so it may not be as bad as I first thought.
Think I'm going to wait until they give real problems and can't function without them . . .
Post 287176 by cornclose on 2010-02-06 08:52:21
What exactly is it that 'fails' on these units then ? They're obviously fixable if someones fixing them...
Post 287185 by timbo_1975 on 2010-02-06 10:11:15
Another vote for BBA. Good firm.
Post 287188 by v70torslanda on 2010-02-06 10:33:40
[quote=cornclose;287176]What exactly is it that 'fails' on these units then ? They're obviously fixable if someones fixing them...[/quote]
I was told it is a circuit board that cracks but Volvo won't source or sell it. Bit like ETMs, Volvo are pretending there isn't a problem but if enough units fail in the States they might have to do something about it . . .
Post 287202 by cornclose on 2010-02-06 12:32:16
Should be easy to repair then if that's all it is.
Post 287213 by t5 stealth on 2010-02-06 14:55:34
another symptom is the main beam light (blue) wont light up when you flash main beam,there is a problem with the dash cluster on these.
Post 287222 by v70torslanda on 2010-02-06 15:48:14
Forgot about that! Yes, that has a mind of its own also. . .