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Strange behavior with lighting and dash 850 1995

posted by  hikermtnbiker on  Thu Aug 2 04:54 CST 2012
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I have a 1995 850 Turbo Wagon. Yesterday I lost directionals, headlights and all dash lighting except warning indicators. The ABS light was also stuck on. Brake lights, flashers, and backup still worked. Checked fuses and all were OK. I suspected a problem with the dash controller, if there is one, so I disconnected the battery to try to reset. This seems to have worked for now but I imagine that it will happen again.

Do folks know if there is a dash controller on these cars? Does this likely mean that I have to have the dash replaced?

Thanks.








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    Strange behavior with lighting and dash 850 1995

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Aug 2 11:21 CST 2012
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    Check the codes in A-7 for the instrument panel. But lights are not there, they are usually in the dimmer switch.

    I suspect there is a poor ground somewhere to disable the lights.
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      Strange behavior with lighting and dash 850 1995

      posted by  hikermtnbiker on  Thu Aug 2 11:43 CST 2012
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      Klaus,

      Thanks for the info. It seems that the problem is the ignition switch, which I never would have thought of. I confirmed this by wiggling the key and the problem goes away. These boards are such a great help.

      http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=50530

      Thanks,

      Chuck







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        Strange behavior with lighting and dash 850 1995

        posted by  KlausC on  Thu Aug 2 11:52 CST 2012
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        It is actually the spring that is getting old. There is no replacement spring available. Thanks for the response, my brain is not functioning this morning.

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