Original Message thread: Last edited by elvato1980; 01-04-2013 at 10:59 PM

Hi everyone - looking for some advise. I have a 2003 XC90 2.5. The entire dash blanked out. It lights up on occasions, sometimes when I start the vehicle, push the odometer trip button. Around the time the dash gave out, the Check Stop Lamp light lit up and most recently the radio does not power up. Any ideas on what this could be? I heard the DIM or ICM could be the cause. I am at a loss and don't want to spend the money, $1,800 quoted by the dealer, to fix. Thanks to anyone who can help in the right direction or direct me to someone who can do the work for a good price. I live in Illinois. Would anyone want to purchase it? It runs fine with the exception of the above problems.


Today's response 5/31/13

I was able to have the DIM, rear brake relay & radio repaired. I obtained a remanufactured DIM from XeMODeX.com. The Check Stop Lamp was the brake releay switch. A previous mechanic placed it in backwards. My radio was fixed by adding fuses where a previous mechanic removed them. I am now repairing my CV axle as they are shot. It has 190,000 miles on it now nad is running good with the exception of the CV axle which will be repaired within the month. Thanks to all those who helped. Just kidding - no one helped. This forum is a waste of time.