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Trip Odometer 200 1993

posted by  Eric-S on  Tue Mar 18 13:28 CST 2003
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If the trip reset lever broke off (as in, it just slipped off of the bar which holds it), your best bet is to remove the instrument cluster, and put it back on. This should only take you about 30-45 minutes if you've never removed the cluster before (it's pretty simple).

Now, if the reset lever physically broke (meaning you can pull the reset knob towards you through the plastic housing and have it in your hand), I have a spare in my collection which is yours for free. Email me if your reset lever physically broke. I don't think Volvo changed styles between 1986-1993.

If you don't have a tachometer in your cluster, this would be a prime time to add one, seeing how you are going to remove the instrument cluster. Check out www.ebay.com for one. Your car is prewired and it's just a matter of swapping the clock for the tach (very simple).

My question for everyone on the board is: does he have to disconnect the airbag sensor before he pulls out the cluster? My '89 doesn't have an airbag, and I simply remove the steering wheel center cover (where you press the horn) to gain more access.

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Here's a set of instructions I wrote to disassemble the cluster:

1. Make sure that the steering wheel is straight.

2. Pop off the two small gauge panels to the right of the instrument cluster (use a flathead screwdriver to just pry them off; they'll pop off). This will expose two screws.

3. Pull off the headlight knob (this might require a little force) and rheostat (dimmer) knobs to the left of the instrument cluster. Use the flathead to pry off the black panel. Let the plate and connectors dangle out of the way. You will notice that two more screws are exposed.

4. Remove all 4 screws and set them aside. On the left side, you will notice a metal bracket, remove it and put it aside.

5. You will now be able to pull the instrument cluster out. To remove the cluster, pull it out a little bit and label where each of the wires get plugged into to (very important).

6. Remove the cluster.

7. Reconnect the wires to the instrument cluster. Slide it back into place. Reinstall the 2 screws on the right, put the covers back on the gauge openings, put the metal bracket back on the left, install the 2 screws, and then put the cover and knobs back on.
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Regards,
Eric Staufer,
'89 244DL 119k
My 240 Page






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