Hey TED, Got more 850 center console advice?

markdbenz · Post by **markdbenz** » 30 Oct 2006, 20:37

Hi,

I have an identical problem to the one solved and posted by TED here on the site:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/tips.p ... switch-fix

In the post at the end, he says:

Post by **billofdurham** » 31 Oct 2006, 15:43

Sorry I don't know who Ted is but, reading his 'fix', I would think that he had a problem with the two rear switches but he replaced the whole unit as it comes in one piece. This is borne out by the time it took him to do it.

Bill.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 31 Oct 2006, 15:54

[quote]I got the console out, it was easy, just as advertised. What I

Post by **akitawagon** » 01 Nov 2006, 00:11

You might be able to get a "used" or partially working center console switch from the junkyards or someone that's parting out a car and then use the "good" switches from it.

It seems like the rear switches are the ones that are more prone to fail over time. Of course, it doesn't help that Volvo positioned the cup holder right over the switches.

Here's a good write up at Oz Brick that details how to recondition/resolder the switches: http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/wind ... recon.html

It's definitely a lot cheaper than the $150 it costs to buy a whole new center console switch unit.