Electrics: - DIM bulbs

frontman · Aug 20th, 2011, 16:24

Hi, taged this on the end of another post so apologies for repeating myself.

Since buying my s80 the DIM has not worked, but noticed a faint display so I presumed the bulbs had gone. Took the thing to bits to get to display and found no bulbs or holders. Had anyone got the part codes or details for the bulbs and holders ? It has Green printed on the PCB so I am presuming that thay are different to the Grey, Blue and Black ones in the rest of the display.
Cheers for any info Col.

Also is it safe to un-hook the battery, I'm not sure about radio codes and all the computer gubbins ect.

Chesterman · Aug 20th, 2011, 21:37

Cannot tell you anything about the DIM or bulbs. Battery disconnect/reconnect must follow Volvo procedure. Essentially, wait at least 5 minutes after ignition off before disconnecting Negative lead first. When reconnecting ignition key must be in position 2 to avoid electrical transients damaging the electronics. (The above is well documented throughout this forum, use search.) There is no radio code, the units are signatured to the car and therefore cannot easily be installed in any other. Hope this helps.

october37 · Aug 21st, 2011, 13:25

The DIM bulbs for the green display are only available from Volvo Stealers, They come with the small holder ready attached and the last I bought cost over £4.00 each but that was several years ago. As previously stated, the radio is programed to your cars main computer and has no code.

Keith 55reg V70se D5 AWD Geartronic

Aug 20th, 2011, 16:24	#1
frontman frontman Last Online: Sep 27th, 2011 07:23 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Todmorden	DIM bulbs Hi, taged this on the end of another post so apologies for repeating myself. Since buying my s80 the DIM has not worked, but noticed a faint display so I presumed the bulbs had gone. Took the thing to bits to get to display and found no bulbs or holders. Had anyone got the part codes or details for the bulbs and holders ? It has Green printed on the PCB so I am presuming that thay are different to the Grey, Blue and Black ones in the rest of the display. Cheers for any info Col. Also is it safe to un-hook the battery, I'm not sure about radio codes and all the computer gubbins ect.

Aug 20th, 2011, 21:37	#2
Chesterman Senior Member Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2015 04:07 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester	Cannot tell you anything about the DIM or bulbs. Battery disconnect/reconnect must follow Volvo procedure. Essentially, wait at least 5 minutes after ignition off before disconnecting Negative lead first. When reconnecting ignition key must be in position 2 to avoid electrical transients damaging the electronics. (The above is well documented throughout this forum, use search.) There is no radio code, the units are signatured to the car and therefore cannot easily be installed in any other. Hope this helps. __________________ Chesterman (53) S60 2.0T S + options.

Aug 21st, 2011, 13:25	#3
october37 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 13:24 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Whitehaven	The DIM bulbs for the green display are only available from Volvo Stealers, They come with the small holder ready attached and the last I bought cost over £4.00 each but that was several years ago. As previously stated, the radio is programed to your cars main computer and has no code. Keith 55reg V70se D5 AWD Geartronic

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