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Since: May 20, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 5:05 pm
Post subject: V70 instrument panel illumination issue
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I just purchased a 1999 V70 Wagon, used.
I am really new to Volvo's, and am very impressed with the quality.
Just taking it around, and feeling it out. I took it for a ride last
night, and noticed something strange.
Hopefully, someone can help me out.
The instrument panel lit up when I put the driving lights on. Stayed
on.
When it came time to put on the headlights, the instrument panel
failed to illuminate.
Driving lights on, instrument panel lit. Headlights, no illumination.
When the driving lights were on, the illumination was adjustable with
the roller for it.
Headlights on, nothing.
Am I missing something?
Don't want to look like a dufus, but I will take it in to get it
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:23 pm
Post subject: Re: V70 instrument panel illumination issue [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"housecallpcde@gmail.com" <housecallpcde DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> I just purchased a 1999 V70 Wagon, used.
> Driving lights on, instrument panel lit. Headlights, no illumination.
> When the driving lights were on, the illumination was adjustable with
> the roller for it.
> Headlights on, nothing.
The instrument lights are subdued with the headlights on so it doesn't
affect your night vision. When the driving lights are on, it is assumed
that it is daylight and you need much brighter instrument lights. That
is normal.
--
Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA, USA
Owned '67,'68,'71,'74,'79,'81,'87,'93,'95 & '01 Volvos.
The '67,'74,'79,'87,'95 and '01 through European Delivery.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 4:54 am
Post subject: Re: V70 instrument panel illumination issue [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On May 21, 5:23 pm, Stephen Henning <pigh....TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote:
> "housecallp...@gmail.com" <housecallp....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I just purchased a 1999V70Wagon, used.
> > Driving lights on,instrumentpanellit. Headlights, noillumination.
> > When the driving lights were on, theilluminationwas adjustable with
> > the roller for it.
> > Headlights on, nothing.
>
> Theinstrumentlights are subdued with the headlights on so it doesn't
> affect your night vision. When the driving lights are on, it is assumed
> that it is daylight and you need much brighterinstrumentlights. That
> is normal.
> --
> Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA, USA
> Owned '67,'68,'71,'74,'79,'81,'87,'93,'95 & '01 Volvos.
> The '67,'74,'79,'87,'95 and '01 through European Delivery.
> http://rhodyman.net/homevo.html
Again,
The problem is I cannot see the instrument panel at all when driving
at night.
This is a problem. The explanation does not fit the question.
It is illuminated with driving lights on, and completely off when
headlights are on. >> Stay informed about: V70 instrument panel illumination issue |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:15 am
Post subject: Re: V70 instrument panel illumination issue [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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<housecallpcde.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1179832040.391871.156370@z28g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
> On May 21, 5:23 pm, Stephen Henning <pigh....TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote:
>> "housecallp...@gmail.com" <housecallp....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > I just purchased a 1999V70Wagon, used.
>> > Driving lights on,instrumentpanellit. Headlights, noillumination.
>> > When the driving lights were on, theilluminationwas adjustable with
>> > the roller for it.
>> > Headlights on, nothing.
>>
>> Theinstrumentlights are subdued with the headlights on so it doesn't
>> affect your night vision. When the driving lights are on, it is assumed
>> that it is daylight and you need much brighterinstrumentlights. That
>> is normal.
>> --
>> Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA, USA
>> Owned '67,'68,'71,'74,'79,'81,'87,'93,'95 & '01 Volvos.
>> The '67,'74,'79,'87,'95 and '01 through European Delivery.
>> http://rhodyman.net/homevo.html
>
> Again,
>
> The problem is I cannot see the instrument panel at all when driving
> at night.
> This is a problem. The explanation does not fit the question.
>
> It is illuminated with driving lights on, and completely off when
> headlights are on.
>
>
>
Did you turn up the dimmer? As another poster already stated, when using
just driving lights the dash is at full brightness. With headlights on it
goes to the dimmed mode since it's used at night and is controlled by the
dimmer. If the dimmer has no effect I would suspect that to be the culprit. >> Stay informed about: V70 instrument panel illumination issue |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 8:40 am
Post subject: Re: V70 instrument panel illumination issue [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In article <l-OdnbD6c7G5cM_bnZ2dnUVZ_j6dnZ2d.RemoveThis@comcast.com>,
diespammer.RemoveThis@nospam.com says...
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> <housecallpcde.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> > When the driving lights were on, theilluminationwas adjustable with
> >> > the roller for it.
> >> > Headlights on, nothing.
> Did you turn up the dimmer? As another poster already stated, when using
> just driving lights the dash is at full brightness. With headlights on it
> goes to the dimmed mode since it's used at night and is controlled by the
> dimmer. If the dimmer has no effect I would suspect that to be the culprit.
I think the dimmer works. I suspect a headlight switch problem -
changing the position of the headlight switch causes the instrument
lamps to be extinguished. >> Stay informed about: V70 instrument panel illumination issue |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 8:56 pm
Post subject: Re: V70 instrument panel illumination issue [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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<fargo.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> skrev i en meddelelse
news:MPG.20c1f4d4c9bf9625989693@nntp.charter.net...
> In article <l-OdnbD6c7G5cM_bnZ2dnUVZ_j6dnZ2d.TakeThisOut@comcast.com>,
> diespammer.TakeThisOut@nospam.com says...
> I think the dimmer works. I suspect a headlight switch problem -
> changing the position of the headlight switch causes the instrument
> lamps to be extinguished.
I agree, the lightswitch has been a problem on many C/S/V 70's
--
Brian Sørup
Volvo V70 2,5T Aut. >> Stay informed about: V70 instrument panel illumination issue |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 5:34 am
Post subject: Re: V70 instrument panel illumination issue [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On May 28, 7:04 pm, "Brian Sørup" <camaroFJERNpower....TakeThisOut@hotmail.com>
wrote:
> <f....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> skrev i en meddelelsenews:MPG.20c1f4d4c9bf9625989693@nntp.charter.net...
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> > In article <l-OdnbD6c7G5cM_bnZ2dnUVZ_j6dn....TakeThisOut@comcast.com>,
> > diespam....TakeThisOut@nospam.com says...
> > I think the dimmer works. I suspect a headlight switch problem -
> > changing the position of the headlight switch causes theinstrument
> > lamps to be extinguished.
>
> I agree, the lightswitch has been a problem on many C/S/V 70's
> --
> Brian Sørup
> VolvoV702,5T Aut.
Just found out from our local police department that the tail lights
are out also, only when you turn on the headlights.
Damien >> Stay informed about: V70 instrument panel illumination issue |
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