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speedometer lighting

hello!

i drive a 262, which panel-wise is just like any 200 series volvo. the problem at hand is speedometer lighting (i mean the light to lets you see what's on in the dark; the warning lights all work). it went off and no fuses are bad and everything else on the panel (except for the clock) still lights. the only thing that comes to mind is that the bulb may be wrong. first of all, is there a small bulb which lights the speedometer and which can go wrong? if yes, how can it be accessed the easy way? i have been doing some work behind the panel (wipers) and it was really messy, still i couldn't figure out how to remove the speedometer after having released the two screws just above the driving wheel. if no, there is no bulb, what might be wrong (given that clock lighting doesn't work as well)? well, at least where should i test the electrical current to locate the problem. im not with an aptitude for electricity, so im not sure if the latter question is approriate. still, any advice is welcome.

regards, Ingars

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Ingars
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What model year? First try connecting all the wires on the dimmer rheostat together. Up to 1980 there are 3 bulbs clipped to the underside of the dash, the cluster has to come out to access them. After removing the 2 screws you're talking about, disconnect the speedo cable, then pull the whole cluster out. There's spring clips, so it needs a good tug.

Reply to
Mike F

Ingars, this might help also...

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Reply to
Mr. V

it's a '78 model

First try connecting all the wires on the dimmer

while blind touching behind the cluster to see where should it be released. i accidentaly came across these bulbs. they're broken. nevertheless, im quite sure i will not be able to put them back without removing the cluster since i don't know where they fit in.

After removing the 2 screws

sorry, if its a stupid question but its the first time i try to remove the speedo - is the speedo cable the one which is right behind the actual speedometer? is there only one cable in total to remove before pulling out the cluster?

, then pull the whole

where exactly are those clips located? on the sides of the cluster? on the top? should i try to release them and only then take the speedo out? should i rather push the speedo from behind or should i pull it?

greatest thanks to every tip,

regards,

Ingars

Reply to
Ingars

Some of the speedos have two cables, I'm not sure if ones that old do but in the early 80s at least there was a separate little (worthless) box which would turn the Lambda light on every so many miles to remind you to inspect the emission control system. If this is present you can yank it and throw it away, it puts more load on the odometer gearing and can strip it out. Otherwise there's one big mechanical drive cable for the speedo.

Reply to
James Sweet

The speedo cable is located dead center on the actual speedometer. There are a bunch of wires too, but they have some slack and can be disconnected after the cluster is moved forward.

The spring clips are on the top, there's no way to release them, just pull. You may find it easier to push on the back of the cluster instead.

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Mike F

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