i have two things

well first is that when i drive i hear a knocking/ticking from my cars front end. its an 2003 awd s60. the noise sounds like CV joints but i think there fine. the noises go and come as they please. kinda annoying so please i need some help.

second my dash cluster is going crazy. it acts weird when it feels like it. the gauges go to 0 all of them. its like it resets its self every 10 seconds. the seatbelt lights on the rear veiw mirror turn on. its been acting up like this for about a month. it started doing this after i got the system updated at Volvo. I'm ready to take it back. wut do u think ?


-AL

 

1. Check the front suspension first. Does it make the noise over bumps?

2.Do you have a bad ABS module?
I would take it back.

 

i am currently taking it back. and no it only makes the noise while driving. most of the time when i am slowing down or speeding up.

 

When the instrument zero and died.. does anything shut off inside the car?? like power window don't work or climate control don't work other electronic shuts down with it???

 

i know my mirror shuts down also

my seatbelt light turns on

weird

i will check. but i think everything else works fine.

 

U might have a case of network cut out... for the instruement cluster issue.. should be check out... did they provide a copy of the trouble codes stored in the system? If it is CUSTOMER PAID work and not warranty.. U have the right to get a copy of the trouble codes stored.. and then u can go from there and what u should do...

 

everything else works

but i will ask for those codes

thanks

ill get back to u about it

i appreciate it

 

hey mncx

i talked to the dealership and they think my cluster is bad

thats off hand without looking at it but to replace the cluster it would cost me 1300 dollars and i am not paying that at all.

is there any way if thats what the problem is. to replace the cluster without dealing with the dealership.

i seen a cluster on ebay for 75 bucks.

what do you think ?

 

The clusters can be swapped out without getting any reprogramming done and is about a 5 minute driveway job. Only problem is the mileage is stored in the cluster. New cluster will show the mileage of the car it was removed from. At least you can prove or disprove the dealers of the cuff diagnosis without spending $1300.00.
Make sure you disconnect the battery and roll down the drivers window first.

 

well my problem is that i have a waranty on the car and i need to show my mileage.

 

Instrument cluster should never be swapped out of other cars and install it to different car... If you have a network issue that will throw in more codes and screwed up the whole diagnosis... (DIM = instrument cluster), (CEM = Computer under driver kick panel), and (ECM= Engine control module) should never been swapped out It marries to the vehicle. If u bring car in dealer with a lot more codes than what u originally have they will charge u extra to fix the problem. My advise get the codes that was set in your system (U have every right since u paid for diagnosis) and will see from there..