Volvo 340GL 84 Instrument Panel

Post by **AntCaramelo** » 25 Aug 2007 04:23 pm

Hi
My Instrument Panel stoped to give any information about temperature and patrol level...
Searching for a "new" working Instrument Panel, or any help how to feet this.
Tks

Post by **classicswede** » 25 Aug 2007 05:17 pm

I will have one but shipping costs could make it expensive.
Is it a smiths or VDO cluster you have?

Post by **AntCaramelo** » 25 Aug 2007 07:17 pm

Humm! A really good question. I´m not an expertise, but I will try to find the difference.
Anyway, it´s a 1.4 GL Renault engine from 84, Variomatic.
As I find if it is Smith or VDO cluster I send the news!

tks for your attention

Post by MJ » 26 Aug 2007 02:38 pm

Have you checked the multiplug behind the dash, to make sure it hasn't just become loose?

Remove the panel above your legs, which is under the instrument panel. It's held on with a few plastic clips. Then look up at all the wires, and check all the plugs are clipped together firmly.

Post by **340cbr** » 26 Aug 2007 03:56 pm

Como diz o membro MJ, experimenta tirar o painel por baixo do volante e mexe nas fichas do quadrante.

O meu 340 já teve essa maleita e isto resolveu. Andava sempre na reserva

Sorry guys, now in English.... Try to reconnect the plugs behind the dash as said MJ. I had the same problem in mine and it was that.

Post by **classicswede** » 26 Aug 2007 09:04 pm

its worth a try.

If not post a pic of it and I will know which type it is.

Post by **AntCaramelo** » 27 Aug 2007 10:04 pm

340cbr wrote: Try to reconnect the plugs behind the dash as said MJ.

Yes, Plugs rechecked, but still the problem.
I think can it bee some " microchip " that controls this. Last 3 months I saw returned the good function twice, for 3/4 days, and then, just return to sleep...

I send the photo from my Instrument Panel, I hope it helps to find the Smiths vs VDO stuff.
Tanks again!

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Post by **trabitom99** » 27 Aug 2007 10:30 pm

Looks very much like a VDO dash to me! Round centrally-aligned warning lights for petrol & water rather than square ones aligned towards the outside ...

Tom

Post by **classicswede** » 28 Aug 2007 01:09 pm

That is a VDO one.

Post by **AntCaramelo** » 28 Aug 2007 08:11 pm

So DAI
what you have is also a VDO?
My idea is to try to keep this volvo the more original as possible, anyway is my unic and "travel to work" car - and maby I´m an idealist...

Post by **trabitom99** » 29 Aug 2007 09:04 am

classicswede wrote:I will have one but shipping costs could make it expensive.

I might also be able to help, but you're looking at 20 - 25 Euros just for postage and packing ...

Tom

Post by **classicswede** » 29 Aug 2007 01:12 pm

Also with the ones I have you would have to change the spedo as ours are in MPH