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400 Series Infocentre 400 1994

posted by  Dan the Man on  Wed Oct 1 10:03 CST 2003
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Hi...

I think this gonna be above alot of people's head's, but here goes. I have a facelift model 1994 440 2.0i SE (B20F Engine). I really want to remove my dashboard (Speedo, Fuel, Temperature etc), and replace it with a dash from a 480 or a 440 Turbo, so it has the Volvo Infocentre. Is this possible to do? Will it be as simple as unplugging mine, and dropping the other one in? I have seen a 1996 460 2.0i B20F CD with the infocentre in, so it must be possible. Will i need to change my gearbox or any other mechanical things?

Any help appreciated,

Dan the Man








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    400 Series Infocentre 400 1994

    uid 35's pic
    posted by  arno on  Wed Oct 1 19:20 CST 2003
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    I think there's one major difference between them.. Cars with an info-centre use an electronic speedometer and a pickup in the gearbox, while the other cars use a simple cable-drive between the speedo and the gearbox.

    So you'd need to transplant that too.

    Another thing is that the info-center hooks up to the ECU wiring for the fuel consumption statistics. A turbo with be an Bosch LH unit, while the normally aspirated ones use a Siemens FENIX. Not sure if the connections are the same or not.

    Very hard to tell if it's goinf to be possible. Will be a lot of 'trial and error' and puzzling with wires involved, that's for sure...

    Bye, Arno.








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      400 Series Infocentre 400 1994

      posted by  Dan the Man on  Wed Oct 1 21:15 CST 2003
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      Hi Arno...

      Cheers for that, it kind of sums up the whole situation. Had this message posted elsewhere, and nearly everyone has said the same-but hearing it from you has just re-iterated how difficult it's going to be.

      I think for now im going to leave it. It was a nice idea while it lasted! Maybe something to tackle when i have loads of money and loads more free time!

      Cheers, Dan







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