I used the fix i mentioned above and the message center now works. I did not have a heat sink to put on the chip but I will probably add one later when I can locate on that will fit.

I was able to get the code for my check engine light, had to buy a thermostat and coolant temp sensor. As for the message center I found the following information: (from volvo-forum.com) The problem was that after about a minute after engine start the info display started flickering and the characte...

My 2002 S60's message center lights up but is blank. It will occasionally show the message, but only when you first start up the car. This issue started a little while ago but I was not concerned until I also received a warning light as well as the message center activating (with no message showing)...