Why is the speedometer on a Volvo 940?
Not sure why. Really annoying that volvo made everything so electronic on this model – user2701 Jan 30 ’13 at 20:06 The 940 has 3-channel ABS in which the rear wheels are treated as a single unit. The speed sensor signal used by the speedometer is the same sensor used by the ABS to measure the speed of the rear wheels.
Can a Volvo 700 / 900 speedometer be repaired?
Volvo 700/900 Speedometer Repair PDF [Davide D.] I have written this guide based on the repair of a speedometer from my 1991 940se Wagon with a 140mph Yazaki speedometer. It will apply to many other models equipped with the Japanese YAZAKI speedo.
Where is the speedometer located on a Volvo?
The Speedometer:in the dashboard instrument cluster is an electronic unit that receives the pulses from the rear sender and converts them into indicate speed. This also provides a signal to the odometer. B. Which Speedometer: YAZAKI or VDO?
What kind of ABS does a Volvo 940 have?
Really annoying that volvo made everything so electronic on this model – user2701 Jan 30 ’13 at 20:06 The 940 has 3-channel ABS in which the rear wheels are treated as a single unit. The speed sensor signal used by the speedometer is the same sensor used by the ABS to measure the speed of the rear wheels.
How much does it cost to repair a Volvo speedometer?
If necessary, the repair will cost $200–$400, not including shipping. Alternatively, if you are good at (un)soldering very small circuit board connections, you could order replacement capacitors and repair the speedometer yourself. More details about diagnosing and repairing Volvo 700/900 speedometer problems can be found here:
When did the new Volvo 960 come out?
Autumn 1990 saw the launch of the Volvo 960, in time for the 1991 model year. The new Volvo 960 replaced the outgoing Volvo 760, which had been on the market since 1982. The Volvo 960 was powered by an all-new in-line 6-cylinder engine, with a displacement of 3 litres.
Why is my speedometer not working on my Volvo 700?
More details about diagnosing and repairing Volvo 700/900 speedometer problems can be found here: A warning: Do not drive the car with the instrument cluster removed. The alternator will not charge properly without the battery warning light circuit, and you will drain your battery. I learned this the hard way.
Where is the speed sensor on a Volvo?
This is a vehicle speed sensor which plugs into the back of the differential. Look under the rear of your Volvo at the differential cover, you will see the wires going into your sensor on the cover.
Is the Volvo 700 / 900 tachometer interchangeable with 1993?
[Randy Starkie] With reference to the 140mph speedometers in 700/900 series cars, the 1991 and 1992 instrument clusters and their speedometers are the same. 1993 and 1994 are the same but different from the 91/92. 1995 has different speedometer and tachometer connectors on the rear and is not interchangeable with any earlier models.