2006 Volvo S80 T6 "Issues" With Instrument Gauge Cluster

Who doesn't like a problem with there Volvo electrical system? My instrument gauge cluster decided to no longer work correctly. No to flickering lights, gauges, odometer, outside temp, and gear selector indicator are not working. Just a little buggy! So lets, pull it out and take a look. Oh and maybe we will fix it somehow!
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[@dphoenix1]

Sometimes disconnecting the instrument cluster with the ignition on will trigger a permanent code in the airbag module. I doubt that airbag warning was left over from the old car. But I will say the airbag system won’t work if it has an error illuminating the warning light, you’ll have to get that cleared. Also if you want the old cluster back to get the miles correct, check out Southern Electronics. They specialize in gauge cluster repair, will fix everything wrong with it for a flat fee. They’re local to me and I’ve always had good experiences with them (including a Volvo cluster, though for a much older car)

[@SwedeMachine]

Oh thanks Phoenix! Might have a go at that. I have a scanner that might clear the ABS light (good call on that), but I would still need to have the odometer re-programmed. I will pin this so others can see. Thanks!

[@toddthewodd]

Tape over the light is better then the guy who owned my old truck before me back in the day. He just took a drill to it without removing a thing. This was great because when I bought the truck, the light had to work in order to pass smog, which needed to be done in order to put the truck in my name. Good Times!

[@SwedeMachine]

Oh well isn’t that lovely ha ha!

[@richardp6178]

Don't mess with the DIM. Remove, send off for a rebuild and install. Job done. Very easy to destroy these clusters.

[@SwedeMachine]

Very easy. Some of those solder joints are so fine. I don’t think my clumsy, shaky hands could ever repair those soldering joints if I find the bad one🙃

[@prevost8686]

I’ve owned one Volvo. It was a 91 240 sedan. Bulletproof engine and transmission but like you said the electrics and plastics didn’t enjoy the same trouble free operation as the engine did.

[@SwedeMachine]

100%. The engine runs great still, no transmission issues yet. Just the silly electrical is goofy as per usual with Volvo ha ha

[@davida.p.9911]

Kind of unusual for the mileage and trip and error messages to be stored in the cluster itself. Usually that's in the cars main computer, for just the purpose of replacing the cluster if need be. My dad has a 2008 F150 and he had to get his instrument cluster replaced, when the new one was installed it displayed the same information as the old one. Wiping the memory of the replacement might be an option, or maybe a dealer consultation is in order. 🤔

[@SwedeMachine]

Yeah programing odometers are difficult to near impossible without the dealership help. Something about falsifying mileage on a car. People seem to get cranky over that; for good reason =)

[@TerryC69]

Hi Chris! If you don't mind, please share with us how you ultimately addressed the ABS and odometer issues. Someone's sanity may depend on it.

[@SwedeMachine]

When I fix it, I'll let know you all know =)

[@sthildas4857]

I would wear an earth strap plus mat, touching any pcb will significantly reduce its lifespan. (Telecommunications) Meguiars PlastX to get scratches out..

[@barryshung]

HI SIR, IF THE ODOMETER NO RUNNING ? BUT SPEED IS RUNNING HOW YA ?

[@bjornstefansson2618]

Hej!!! Using Davinci alot...it's easy...anyway i'v had similar problem on a 750...switched the whole cluster out and that worked for me ...found one at the scrap yard!!

[@SwedeMachine]

Awesome! Volvos for the win💪🏼. I’m Enjoying DaVinci much better!

[@TemeraireJimny]

Don't know for sure but isn't it a security/theft thing that the ECU retains the milage? Stops clocking the car by unscrupulous people?

[@SwedeMachine]

Well, that’s what I thought too, but apparently not. Oh well. We don’t plan on selling the car so it’s just a minor nuisance ha ha. 🙃

[@danielventura8073]

If it's doing all that now, it's time to trade it in I think.

[@SwedeMachine]

Possibly so. I still have to do a timing belt on it. Then some thinking ha ha

[@s60rchase17]

Mileage is store on the clusters in these cars, makes it frustrating when a cluster fails

[@SwedeMachine]

Absolutely 👍🏼

[@graymouser7649]

if you can tap on it and it changes like that you sir have a bad soulder joint

[@SwedeMachine]

Sounds like it since I can reproduce the program. Only 1,000 joints to look at ha ha. Swapped the other one in so I can at least get to work without a ticket. Why does this always happen in the middle of the week….😂

[@colinschmidt5534]

Did you ever fix it

[@SwedeMachine]

Negative. Just replaced it. I’m sure it was a solder joint somewhere but I needed my car up and running asap and didn’t want to mess with it