steiny93 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 We are in TN right now, home is MN. Last couple of days the dash on the Volvo 610 lights up when I turn the key on, but after starting it the entire dash is dead. Shut off and restart and all is well (dash works as expected). Any ideas? I'm assuming that something isn't getting the "engine is running dash should be lit" signal after a start. Any ideas? 2000 volvo 6102013 cyclone 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 We had this problem in our MDT. After several years of trying to fix it(became very good at removing the dash) we found a place that would rebuild it for $200(I think). I believe the place was in Canada but you mailed it to US address. Took a couple of weeks. If you can't find the place online let me know and maybe I still have the paperwork. We sold the MDT so I am not sure what we reatained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny93 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Any value in trying to unplug then re-plug in some connectors? To me its odd that the dash is fully lit prior to starting but then gets confused after start up. (or is that how they act when they are dying?) The dash, low air alarm, shifting indicator all dead when it happens. Model year 2000 if that helps. 2000 volvo 6102013 cyclone 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I fought it for many years before I discovered the rebuild company. You can try, you might luck out. After we had it rebuilt we never had a failure again. I'll go look for the company, might take a day or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny93 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Totally appreciate the Intel Thx 2000 volvo 6102013 cyclone 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 You have lucked out. www.MrWhizard.com. When I went to their site they will be closed for the month of July. Good luck, hope they can help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick & Alana Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 After looking over a problem like this and if seeing nothing obvious. I start looking at ground points. Corrosion under a ground strap or point can really make things act strange. Rick and Alana Fulltimers 2018 Newmar Ventana 4037 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1997 Jeep TJ 2009 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 formerly owned 2000 Volvo 770, 600 Cummins ISX,18 speed autoshift, 14 foot "garage" ET,Jackalopee,MaxBrake,Pressure Pro pro www.rickandalanasgreatadventures.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny93 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Good idea on the grounds. Does anyone know if the dash has a common ground point? Or should I just go through all the connects at the battery's? 2000 volvo 6102013 cyclone 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick & Alana Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I would do the batteries first, then where the engine grounds to the frame if it has a separate strap. Remove them clean to shinny apply some dielectric grease and reinstall. You might also see if your ECM has a separate ground. Rick and Alana Fulltimers 2018 Newmar Ventana 4037 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1997 Jeep TJ 2009 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 formerly owned 2000 Volvo 770, 600 Cummins ISX,18 speed autoshift, 14 foot "garage" ET,Jackalopee,MaxBrake,Pressure Pro pro www.rickandalanasgreatadventures.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 steiny93, We had a problem with my dash. The dash would not light up. After it ran for a while then the dash would come to life. We found a relay in the turn signal was bad. They wanted ti sell me a complete unit but we found the relay about $35.00 Does that sound kind of like your issue? If so i think I still have a part #.... Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 If you pull the kick panels from under the dash, there are ground points there..... or at least on our '98. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 A faulty (worn) ignition switch can create the same symptoms. Key on, dash lights. Key start, dash cuts off. Key back to run - a poor contact and dash does not come back on. You may try giving the key a wiggle in the run position. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 A faulty (worn) ignition switch can create the same symptoms. Key on, dash lights. Key start, dash cuts off. Key back to run - a poor contact and dash does not come back on. You may try giving the key a wiggle in the run position. Randy.....didn't you help someone recently with a "key" issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfrimr Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I had similar symptoms and ended up taking it to a Volvo dealer for them to diagnose. $900 later they found a wire under the front seat that insinuation was rubbed off and it was shorting to the frame intermediately. So now works perfectly, I never would have found that. Just a little electrical tape in the right place, no charge for supplies. Some times one just needs to bite the bullet and pay the piper and find the cause and get a solution. costs but it is done. Kent 2003 Volvo VLN6302016 38 RS3 Mobile Suite2010 Smart behind the cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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