Volvo DIM Driver Information Module Dash Cluster actual repair
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This is an actual repair video of the problematic 2000-2003 Volvo dash. This is not my first attempt, I have repaired over 100 units with the same technology. There can be other faults but according to my experience, this usually solves all the problems. You do need to have experience in soldering SMD components.
If your soldering looks nice and clean then it doesn't always mean it works but if it looks ugly it most likely won't work.
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This is really great thanks for sharing it! Mine is an ‘06 and was debating soldering iron vs hot air.
I’ve successfully reflowed small SMD parts w/soldering iron.
I see you used liquid flux, and which solder do you recommend (lead? Lead free?), wondering if a certain type is better to last longer at higher automotive temps?
For the larger chips - Do you add solder when you reflow, or just flux and tin your iron tip?
@@zzzATLzzz If yours is '06 it's not going to look like in the video. You would have to remove the gauge needles to pull it apart and do some fault tracing there. Does it fully die or does some funny stuff? I usually use lead based solder but nothing specific. I do all the chips with the iron.
This video is great. It helped me 4 years ago repairing my SRS warning light error. Now the error is back and I'm going to redo the procedure. Not bad investing 30 minutes of my time every 4 years to save replacing the whole instrument cluster.
Thanks!
I have watched enough videos to say this is by far the best for the DYI and informative. Great Video.
Thank you!
Great video! I just finished repairing the fan speed control on my XC90, re-flowed solder on dry solder joints and working fine now. I'd highly recommend using lead-based solder rather than lead-free as it works much better.
I just tried Yesterday to do like you. All work well. I could erase the airbag srs airbag message! before i did it with airflow a lot of time and i never had this result. Thank you from France! S60 2003
Good work and thanks!
I have the airbag light come on too. What is the issue?
You are great in the job you do ,make it look so easy..too bad u r too far for me to send u my device.thank you for sharing..
Thanks man for the nice Video
My DIM now working again 👍
No worries at all!
Thanks! Worked like a charm
Great information. Now I know what I need to do for my V70R. It appears they must have used the same board manufacturer as Apple. Just needs all the legs reflowed.
Now my dim works again thansk man ! //Marcus from sweden
Good job!
thanks..I wouldn't dare to do what you have achieved here..thanks
It’s great to watch this video on CZcams. Thank you so much for sharing. My 2016 XC90 has something wrong with the DIM. The dashboard shows “driver support system function reduced.” The Volvo service center quoted me $2,565.54 for the DIM replacement. Is that a reasonable price? I just don’t trust them anymore. Each time they quote me thousands dollars for repairs. Does Volvo always has many problems??
Thank you.
😍😍 thanks man
All I would say is I use a mat plus earth strap, I repaired telephone PCB boards. Great video thx for sharing.
Definately a good suggestion to follow! I must say I have not had any problems without using it but better be safe.
@heaps of projects Yes that may well be true, it as you say, only a suggestion thx for showing us this.
Wow that comes out of the car easily!
The plastic comes out easily, not sure for mine, I tried but it was a bit hard.
Hi, a very helpful and informative video. On our 2005 XC70 DIM the fuel gauge needle stays at about a quarter full position regardless of whether the engine is on or off i.e. appears to be stuck. Is this a possible fault with the instrument in the DIM or does the fault lie elsewhere? I.e. the sender unit in the tank? Thanks.
Thanks! If it stays there all the time it's most likely the DIM. If it looks different to the one in the video (newer) then this video will not help you much. On the newer ones it's bit more complicated to pull them apart and put back together and PCB is also different.
Great video indeed…I’d also like to change my panel lights from green to blue…how is this done? Is it simply a matter of getting new light bulbs? If so where does one get them?
Thanks! I have never tried any other color but I guess you can buy some colored T5 bulbs and see how it goes.
I did this repair last night and still had a dead dash, repeated today and spent a little more time being extra careful with the RA6 chip and now have a functioning dash again!!!! HUGE thanks to you, been chasing this problem for MONTHS. only issue is the fuel gauge is reading improperly now (not that big of a deal) but i was wondering if you had any ideas why the rest of my dash started working again and my gas gauge started acting funky?
Great work, my guess is that one of the connections you resoldered now has poor connection. It is tricky job and sometimes you have to go over it again
@@HeapsofProjects thanks a ton!! there is one leg out of the bottom 4 that looks a little rougher than the rest, i’ll go back over that next time i take it back out!
Hi, can I ask what the two bottles you used are? One you used while soldering and the cleaner used over the IC units? Thanks.
Liquid flux for soldering and isopropyl alcohol for cleaning.
I'm repairing the newer style gauge (with LED backlights) out of a 2004? XC90. I re-soldered the little white chips and the big processor chips and got the right two LCD displays unscrambled. Left-most display still has the "SRS Airbag Service Urgent" message, but the main problem is the gauge needles are all still dead at 'zero'. Any ideas?
SRS message will not clear itself and needs a diagnostic tool to clear it. I have found that newer ones usually have problemis with resistor arrays, you can try resoldering them.
Best video for me too. One question only, is this same with xc90 2005 model?
Usually 2005 model is different. I have fixed them too. What is the problem with your DIM?
Killed my dash today with this. Thanks!
Hey man i was wondering if you might be able to help fix a problem with my volvo c70(build year2000)info Panel. It only seems to work properly 15% of the time. When it doesnt it stops showing the speed the car is at and shows alot of warning signals...ive already tried swapping out the whole panel unit but that didint help.
Thanks in advance
Could be an ABS ecu problem. Have you tried to read the fault codes? Any warning lights on?
Thank you for this. I restored the function of the instruments but now the gear position display and odometer display are dark, could you advise?
You will need to put new bulb in there, they seem to fail often when touched. I forgot to mention that I always put all new bulbs after pulling it apart.
That Volvo Guy I did earlier - all working well. Glad I didn’t mess up.
@@HeapsofProjects Same display dark here also (no other issues with DIM ..yet) What kind of bulbs and from where would you recommend? Are chinese LEDs from ebay ok?
@@TeeTeeKoffee I just use normal 1.2W T5 bulbs. You should be able to buy them from any car parts shop.
Thank you soo much heaps of projects for this great info! But I think the bulbs are T 1-1/2 and I found 1.2 watts a little dim in bright sunlight. I ended up using 2723 which are 2.3 watts for all 13 places with good results. In another comment I provided the link where I got them cheap.
You forgot to mention, car battery DISCONNECTED. By all means, don't touch the resistors or the chips with a soldering iron - I've tried and destroyed my DIM. You need a heating gun as shown in the video. That said, my DIM also had several RA6 small resistors going bad which needed replacing (just heating/resolder them will only help for a while), so it's not only the chip connections that go bad. I had mine done by a TV shop who checked the entire board. Also check the resistors near the High beams indicator bulb, also go bad. You can also swap the DIM with same year and same 4 side numbers in the column (the 5th number doesn't matter)
Thanks for the comment. You don´t have to disconnect the battery but you can if you wish. I have done 100+ DIM-s with soldering iron and I have never destroyed any of them. I do see lot of them destroyed by really poor soldering skills. I am not telling that the areas soldered in this video will fix it 100% of the time but I rarely have to touch anything else (unless it has been "fixed" before).
@@HeapsofProjects When you keept the battery connected, did you got an SRS message ? Or maybe it happens only if we turn the key in the ignition ?
@@Peppermint1 yes, you only get it when you turn the key and DIM is not connected. Most of the time it is already on because of the faulty DIM and needs erasing anyway.
@@HeapsofProjects any idea on how to make your ownn OBD for these?
@@uRealReels what do you mean by that? You can make a device to run them using Arduino and CAN shield but thats bit of playing around. I have logged can commands from Vida DIM test and can run them up independently.
Thanks for sharing.
the DIM of my 04' S60R , sometimes it lose the electric power suddenly , and then resume , it comes up SRS/brake warning ,
1. is this same case that you figure out in the video?
2. can this DIM be exchanged with an used parts from another S60?
2a. if YES , it's just HW exchanged without any SW upgrade? will it keep the same mileage?
1. Your DIM is newer so it is different to pull apart. Probably similar fault tho
2. It can and sometimes it will work without any software transfer but you will loose your mileage. To do it correctly you would need to take the software from old one.
Best option is to get it repaired.
anyone know how to convert / swap dim clusters if the connector pin is same? like, is it just reprogramming , or maybe rewiring?
Not really, if you get one that looks the same and is from the similar year it might start working. There are 3 or 4 different hardware/software ones so i'ts a matter of luck. It will have wrong odo distance and language if thats different too. Proper way would be to clone the software from the old one.
what temperature do you prefer the soldering iron to be on this type of work? mine has a temperature control and I also have a Rosin flux-pen and blue overcoat/topcoat just in case, I will attempt to do this repair. are there anything else I should know before starting? :)
Usually 360deg C
@@HeapsofProjects thanks :)
@@HeapsofProjects it did not go as I had hoped for, I managed to burn away one of the circuit traces next to one of the pins on the chip, despite that the LCD panel on the DIM works better than before... I did however make sure to cover the traces with the blue coat just in case,
the info display on the far left side was flickering and pixelated now it works fine, someone had worked on it before me it would seem, as the blue coat from the factory was missing.
thank you so much for your video it helped me alot in the end :)
My 2003 S80 has two screws under a pop out small rectangle cover holding the top of the basil. It does not pop out like some of the procedures shown.
I see you already tried basil. What about thyme?
@@jordanturner97 But he didn't even mention any problem with the clock.
@@tomsalony1338 Oregano
What diagnostic tool will remove the SRS Airbag Service Urgent message?
Best option is Volvo VIDA with DICE
I want send mine from Nigeria for repair, how much will it cost
Does anyone know the excat types of the resistor arrays RA3 (103) and RA4 (201)? I would highly appreciate a link to ebay seller etc. I have one spare cluster that is missing these resistor arrays and I would like to attempt a repair if I get the parts.
RA3 10 and 000 =10K ohms, RA4 20 and 0 = 200 ohms. The last number is how many zeros
@@lessurette4772 wow. do u know how to convert from similar clusters... my junkyard one has same pin connector, but comes up blank
What wattage soldering iron do you use.? Thanks
I use 80W soldering station but really anything from 15W would do as long as it gets hot enough.
I have a 2002 s80 t2 and the cluster displays when I start the car. After a couple of minutes, it goes blank and doesn’t come back on until I start the car again after sitting overnight.
Yes, sounds like DIM fault
I have an 2002 xc70. For years the time runs up 12 hours almost every time I start the car. The messages are usually backwards or so dim I can’t read them.
Recently, my light switch to the left of the dash isn’t working. My high beams aren’t staying on either. Also the back light of the dash is more dim than normal. I have replaced the light switch but still none of the buttons work… fog lights, gas cap, etc. it’s almost as if it’s not getting any power but the fuse is fine 🤨 Do you think this is tied in with needing DIM service?
Your DIM related problems are caused by the DIM and possibly some failed light bulbs there. Your light switch most likely needs fixing up as well - I have made a video about that too.
Will this work for any model Volvo, let*s say 1988 760 Turbo Intercooler, I know this is a newer model Volvo, but the pricipal is it the same, since this car is really elegant, and I like tolearn new things, this would be a great help,.
No, this only works for 2000-2003 S60/V70/S80/XC70/XC90.
@@HeapsofProjects just learning how easy it is to fix, and you don*t have to pay good money when you can fix it, and learn how to troubleshoot these problems, thanks.
Be nice to actually see the Solder up close
Would this work on a DIM for a 2000 volvo s40?
They are different so it wouldn't apply to any other than the ones mentioned in the description.
Hey ! Can i change the original DIM on my non R metre to a R metre? Do you think it’s gonna work?
If they are the same model (similar year and look) then yes but you will need to copy your software from the old cluster or get a DIM reload software loaded by the dealer.
What model soldering iron do you have? I had a job for 2 years assembling electrical components but never paid attention to the model of soldering iron I was using. I need to do this same repair and want to make sure I buy a decent soldering iron. Thanks!
It is not really that important. Find something with fine tip and adjustable temperature and you are good to go.
Hi from Sydney, Australia. I just bought a 2012 XC90 I started getting the SRS airbag service Urgent message which I cleared with my scan tool. this evening while driving home I got the message again followed by a complete shut down of the instrument cluster. Just before that i noticed the outside temp reading go out and back on. Would I be able to fix that issue using your method? Thanks
Most likely it is DIM problem but it's not as common in 2004+. It would be harder to diagnose and I sadly can't really give you any useful information without seeing it myself. You could get a second hand DIM but I don't know if anyone in Sydney can clone the flash and eeprom for you. I think dealership can only sell and program new one.
@@HeapsofProjects Yeah i didn't think it would be as common in later models, theres a few places in Sydney that repair instrument clusters ill be making a few calls today.
Hi,if i am not wrong,is there one small speaker( blue )? If yes,why ?
Yes, I think its for your turn signal sound and seat belt warning sound.
Good afternoon I have one like it and it goes off and does not turn on, what could it be?
It could be anything mentioned in the video but I would probably start with the voltage regulator joints
My volvo s60 2002 have same problem, but all power off and after 15 min agan works just faul airbag. Can it be bsm or just cluster contact problem? How to know?
Can you describe the problem, what does the DIM do?
Hi I have a 2011 xc60 and the odometer/fuel display has blanked does the same soldering spots apply or are they different. Im in Australia and can’t find anyone to repair it.
No, it would be totally different. How did it start? Probably best option would be to get a second hand one and do a DIM reload in the dealership.
@@HeapsofProjects it started semi blanking out during hot weather and would appear when it cooled down. This went on for a while and now the display has blanked out for good. I suspect it’s a dry joint but not sure which points to resolder.
@@niksakoutis9399 It probably is a dry joint then but this would just need some testing to find it.
Hello friends. I have doubts as to whether the part of my vehicle is genuine. I have a request from you. When we remove the 2004 model volvo s60 2T vehicle dashboard, you can share the part code as a picture. Or can you share with me what is written on the barcode sections. thanks thanks. 😊
Hi. I don't have any 2004 DIM in hand at the moment and it wouldn't really help you as even the same production year got many different part and software versions. Are your worries regards to manipulated mileage? Because you don't need to physically change anything to change the mileage, it's just saved in one of the chips and is accessible by OBD port. If it has been changed you will usually have a fault code which can be read out with VIDA or similar.
Still in Australia? Or could you repair my Volvo V70 2004 DIM? I live in Finland.
Sorry, I am still in Australia.
@@HeapsofProjects OK, have a nice time over there and thanks for answering
@@mahlholm Your issue probably fixed already, but for future reference: "Elkotron" works with these dashboards in Finland. Some others too. Also small electronic shops like Huoltokukko (Here in Nykäskylä) might take the case.
@@TeeTeeKoffee Thanks for the info! I bought a used one which I'm using now, so still got the broken one laying around. Gotta check their prices to see if it perhaps would be worth fixing it :)
Kus eesti otsas sa tegutsed kui äkki vaja peaks minema?
Lõuna-Eestis
I have a 04 S60R with a clock that runs fast, im continually turning the time back.
Any ideas what the cause may be?
I'm leaning towards a bad crystal oscillator.
How fast is it running?
@@HeapsofProjects
About 5ish minutes per week, it's not a lot but it's annoying.
@@johno9507 It could be crystal oscillator or a bad solder joint. These newer DIM-s have lot less problems but they still have some. Could probably try changing the oscillator and resoldering the involved circuit. Bit more work to disassemble tho.
@@HeapsofProjects
Thanks for your thoughts.
I've found dry solder joints in other parts of the car so it wouldn't surprise me if that's the case.
@@HeapsofProjects
I have another question, do you know of any way to improve the DIM illumination on the S60R?
The S60R has 'spot lights' that shine of the face of the dials, but is there any way to add backlights like the standard S60?
Hea video. Tahtsin küsida kas oskate öelda mis võib siis viga olla kui kell käib lihtsalt niimoodi koguaeg ringi ? kas samamoodi need külmjooted üle kontrollida ?
Sama asi jah tavaliselt. Üldiselt algab kellaga ja siis tulevad järjest muud asjad juurde.
is there a way of reming the ABS bulb or changing it
What do you mean by that exactly?
@@HeapsofProjects it will fail the MOT here with it on so need to remove it if poss or do something so it goes off with the ignition light.. it's only a sensor but sick of changing them
@@fredstraw They are LED-s so sure you could figure something out but I would rather fix the problem. If it is a P2 Volvo then it is rather unusual to have problems with the sensors. More often it is the ABS ring that cracks around the front driveshaft. And that is an easy fix.
@@HeapsofProjects Do they just pull out the bulbs ? it's a 2004 volvo v70 d5 sport diesel
Are you still in Australia, I live in Sydney and have 2 to repair?
Yes I am, in WA.
@@HeapsofProjects I just removed the cluster from my 2002 XC70, ready to send it off and get it repaired. Would you be able to do the repair if I sent it to you please, and how much would it cost?
What is in that bottle you're using with an applicator? Is it flux?
Yes, that's flux.
@@HeapsofProjects If I use rosin core solder, I shouldn't need flux, or do you still recommend it?
@@ericwheeler2745 with flux you can just reheat the old solder and it will work just fine. If you add some new you really don't need the flux but it won't hurt. With SMD components its hard to see the actual result so I recommend using everything you can to get a good outcome.
I can do the basic soldering byt that black chip is a nono for me. I'd need a needle-thin soldering tip and a huge magnifying glass. I have 20/20 vision but i'm not trusting my sausage-finger and impatient mind with something this delicate.
If you have a look at some videos about SMD soldering then you see that there are different techniques, some of them might suit you better. You will still need to practice so grab an old motherboard or radio and see how it goes.
is that the chip for the sps service lamp?
Can you specify the question?
@@HeapsofProjects my srs airbag is on. and my mechanic says that it is the speedometer that is the problem,,is that the problem you are doing on the video?
@@Jj-bq9of yes, SRS light is there and faulty connection to that will give you a SRS fault. This will fix that as well.
Kuidas sinuga kontakti saada? Mul on endal mure selle DIM plokiga, vahetevahel kaob valgus ja kõik ära. Ei julge ise hakata jebima, ehk suudan tuksi keerata miskit.
Ma olen hetkel Eestist ära, muidu www.volv.ee
What is DIM?
I’ve got a 2006 xc90 would this be the same ?
No, it is most likely different. What is the problem with yours?
@@HeapsofProjects Speedo and tach and temp gauge stops intermittently, also seem to be getting multiple messages anti skid , brake failure, check engine, service engine, maintainence needed .... Had cem redone at xemodex as well as dem .
This my daughters car I feel bad she has put a lot of money into it, thought I could fix cluster . I’m pretty handy . Thank you for your help .
@@patrickwhitney2337 If it is a newer DIM (2006 it would be) then it is bit more work to pull it apart as you need to carefully remove the speedo needles. Most likely it is a dry solder joint but I can't really tell you where it could be.
õnneks mul on am 2006 Thank god i have mj 2006 :)
Hey that Volvo guy... I'm currently having this issue with Volvo S40 2000 czcams.com/video/H5bmhnp7yuM/video.html
Do you have any idea how to attempt to fix this?
Everything flickers for first few minutes everyday when starting fresh.
Sorry, I have not had any S40 ones so I can`t really suggest anything.
Tsau, kuule, kuidas said sinna eesti keele peale. Mul oleks ka vaja!
Selle peab sinna laadima, Eestis päris palju neid, kes seda teenust pakuvad.
@@HeapsofProjects Soovita mõni asjalik
I got same problem in my xc90 2005 is any place where I can take it getting fix
It depends where you live, there are places is US and Europe where you can it shipped to.
I live in elgin ill
Tere, ega te juhuslikult Eestis pole, oleks vaja endal ka korda teha sama asi.
Tere, kahjuks mitte. Hetkel ei oska öelda ka kuna tulla võiksin.
I did the exact points in your DIY and sadly didn’t help me at all (cluster still dead as a doornail)
Any advice to try and save it or should I bite the bullet and replace it?
Is it totally dead or sometimes works? You can pull it apart and connect only the PCB to your car. While ignition is on you can try to pressurise different components and see if something happens.
@@HeapsofProjects Took it apart again to double check, and several parts of the circuit board looks miscolored, as if they’ve been overheated.
None of those are areas I’ve been close to resolder.
I’ve tried both before and after, and the instrument cluster suddenly works for a mimute or two before it dies again. Tried pushing on it, hitting the top of the cluster with no real hope sadly.
Might just go ahead and try it once again, if not I’ll bite the bullet and go for a second hand one.
@@HeapsofProjects cool. great idea to push on things to see if helps!
Can you repair my dash cluster?
I could but I am in Australia at the moment and you would have to send it to me.
@@HeapsofProjects would you mind repairing my dash cluster I live in the USA
@@emanuelsterling3642
I am in Australia, I think it would not make much sense because the price of the freight.
Lol