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instrument cluster 850

posted by  someone claiming to be indiana volvoboy on  Thu Apr 27 17:43 CST 2006 [RELATED]

I am about to install a much better looking stock instrument cluster in my 850, infact it will probably be the one from my wreck 850 or a metric canadian version. My question involves, cracking the odometer to match the mileage of the one I'm taking out(no, i have no plans on selling the car anytime soon). Is it something I can do, or should i just install the new cluster with the mileage it has and just do the math?








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    instrument cluster 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Apr 28 04:52 CST 2006
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    You should be able to swap the speedometer, itself. Having never tried, it might be glued which could be an insurmountable problem. If it is just security paint on the screws, go for it. Make sure you get new bulbs before you put it all together!

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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      instrument cluster 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be indiana volvoboy on  Fri Apr 28 15:02 CST 2006 [RELATED]

      wouldn't it just be easier to swap the entire cluster? i already have two on hand!








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        instrument cluster 850

        posted by  KlausC on  Fri Apr 28 16:50 CST 2006
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        Just put new bulbs in whichever one you use. I would keep the speedo that matches the engine.

        Klaus
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        instrument cluster.... odometer swap 850

        posted by  Hamfisted on  Fri Apr 28 16:30 CST 2006
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        You can just swap the odometers out. Put whichever is closest to the correct mileage in the one you're gonna use. You can read the actual mileage off the ECU (and so can a dealer...) anytime you want. There's a good article over on Mathew's Volvo site regarding the odometer gear fix. Follow that and you can swap out the odometer housings.





        Mike
        '95 850T







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