Driver Information Module Fault

Father Ted · Jun 2nd, 2018, 19:11

And how do I lock the car!?

So, it appears that I have the dreaded DIM issue. For a while now I've had an intermittent issue with Main Beam indication light. I know this is a symptom of failing DIM (yes, I checked the bulb).
Yesterday, came out of Ikea, started car and realised there was no dash. No rev counter, no trip computer, no fuel gauge etc. It was all off!
Took it apart when I came home and it came back on (albeit with an Airbag fault).

Had a go at repairing, but I don't think it's worked. What I did find. though, is that the central locking didn't work with dash out. So when I send it away for repair, how do I lock the car? I can lock doors with buttons. Driver's door with key: but what about boot? Car is parked in street, so leaving it unlocked is not an option.

Planning on sending it to VolvoDiagnostics as they come recommended. I'm going abroad with it in the summer, so want it reliable by then.

SwissXC90 · Jun 2nd, 2018, 20:21

Disconnect the battery and then close and lock car manually.
It will be secure.

Father Ted · Jun 2nd, 2018, 21:32

How does the boot lock this way?
And, if it does lock, how do I open the boot again to put the battery back in?
(Although, if I leave the seats folded I could climb in through rear....

SwissXC90 · Jun 2nd, 2018, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Father Ted

How does the boot lock this way?
And, if it does lock, how do I open the boot again to put the battery back in?
(Although, if I leave the seats folded I could climb in through rear....

Ah heck I'm getting soft in the head
Yeah, electric boot lock only. Rats.

OK, do this:
1. Take the boot inner panel off, lock boot manually from the inside
2. Close and lock all vehicle doors from the inside
3. Exit through driver's door, and lock with key

But because you're pulling out the DIM you need to disconnect the battery anyway.

Father Ted · Jun 2nd, 2018, 22:36

Yeah, that's the conclusion I'd come to.
Thanks.

reggit · Jun 3rd, 2018, 16:00

Could you not just disconnect the battery and use a 12v power source on the jump start points under the bonnet to power the central locking motors? Make sure you can unlock the drivers door with the key first though, as you'll need to get in that way to open the bonnet again.

Father Ted · Jun 3rd, 2018, 17:43

Nope. I found that, with dash out, the central locking doesn't work.Neither on keyfob, or on "Lock" button on door. Strange the way systems inter connect on these things.
Think I'll lock on the button, remove battery (from inside car) then dash and lock driver's door with key. Refit in reverse.

Jun 2nd, 2018, 19:11	#1
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Driver Information Module Fault And how do I lock the car!? So, it appears that I have the dreaded DIM issue. For a while now I've had an intermittent issue with Main Beam indication light. I know this is a symptom of failing DIM (yes, I checked the bulb). Yesterday, came out of Ikea, started car and realised there was no dash. No rev counter, no trip computer, no fuel gauge etc. It was all off! Took it apart when I came home and it came back on (albeit with an Airbag fault). Had a go at repairing, but I don't think it's worked. What I did find. though, is that the central locking didn't work with dash out. So when I send it away for repair, how do I lock the car? I can lock doors with buttons. Driver's door with key: but what about boot? Car is parked in street, so leaving it unlocked is not an option. Planning on sending it to VolvoDiagnostics as they come recommended. I'm going abroad with it in the summer, so want it reliable by then. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Jun 2nd, 2018, 20:21	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Disconnect the battery and then close and lock car manually. It will be secure. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Jun 2nd, 2018, 21:32	#3
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	How does the boot lock this way? And, if it does lock, how do I open the boot again to put the battery back in? (Although, if I leave the seats folded I could climb in through rear.... __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Jun 2nd, 2018, 22:36	#5
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Yeah, that's the conclusion I'd come to. Thanks. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Jun 3rd, 2018, 16:00	#6
reggit Premier Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Could you not just disconnect the battery and use a 12v power source on the jump start points under the bonnet to power the central locking motors? Make sure you can unlock the drivers door with the key first though, as you'll need to get in that way to open the bonnet again. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Jun 3rd, 2018, 17:43	#7
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Nope. I found that, with dash out, the central locking doesn't work.Neither on keyfob, or on "Lock" button on door. Strange the way systems inter connect on these things. Think I'll lock on the button, remove battery (from inside car) then dash and lock driver's door with key. Refit in reverse. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

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