Granted I have just have my 1998 V70 for a couple of days, but while driving the center display sometimes flashes between the current reading and "disc" I could find nothing about this in the owners guide

 

That usually means the switch is going bad.

 

What switch? and how do we change it?

 

The trip computer switch. The one you use to go through the settings.
The switch just pulls out and unplugs.

 

perfect, thanks for the info, not a big deal if it goes out.

I just want to say, this is a wonderful forum and Tech you are amazing in your generosity of time and wisdom

 

Thanks

Let us know how the swap goes when you change the switch..

 

i don't suppose there is a pic of the switch you speak of? i tried looking one up on ipd and fcp groton and found nothing. found one on some volvo parts website and they had a pic of the fog light switch as the replacement part.

also if you know where i can get a new one and for how much? tia!

 

It's part# 9162959

Found here for $41.34

http://www.swedishautoparts.com/V70/...-switches.html


May be available elsewhere, they were just the first ones to come up when I googled the part number.


EDIT: Used one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GOOD-...224211009r6080

 

the first link was the one i was referring to in my first post. i didn't think it was right. the sec. one i'll agree with. thank you for your reply.

 

It's right, they just have the wrong picture. Both part #'s are correct.