I'm chasing down a charging problem on my 90 740GL. The alt bench tests well and the batt load tests well but no charging.
A few days ago I also realized that the charge light on the dash NEVER turns on, and someone here said to look at and test the light in the dash as it connects the excite circuit to the alt.
What is the best way to access the intrument cluster to find the idiot lights?
I looked through the FAQ's and didn't find much and I've never been behind the dash on any of my Volvos.
thanks in advance
-Brent
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Make sure when you start to pull it out, you pull the bottom panal where the drivers leg's are, its much easier to reach up from below then trying to get your fingers on the connection's from the little space you will be allowed when you pull forwared

Which dashboard type do you have? If it's the 'original' style one (As in my 1990 745), it's a five minute job to remove the instrument panel.

The instrument panel is held in by two screws, hidden behind two plastic covers on the bottom edge of the panel, in the vicinity of the clock adjuster and the panel light intensity adjuster. Once the screws are released, the panel will gently pull out. If you disconnect the multiplugs at the back of the panel, it can be completely freed from the car, at which point the bulb holders will be easy to spot...

Good luck :)

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