Q: 700 Instrument-cluster gauges

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Per Mathisen - 25 Jan 2006 20:00 GMT

Anybody out there knows what types of gauges to mount in the 2 spares in the
instrument-cluster?

I know the turbo models have the volt and turbo-pressure, and I have seen a
model with a digital outside-temperatur.
But is there other gauges offered from Volvo, to put in the 2 spare holes.

Per Mathisen
Norway
-86 Volvo 245 GLT V8
-88 Volvo 780 V6

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Boris Mohar - 26 Jan 2006 00:22 GMT

>Anybody out there knows what types of gauges to mount in the 2 spares in the
>instrument-cluster?
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>-86 Volvo 245 GLT V8
>-88 Volvo 780 V6

In my first Volvo I installed a wide range battery voltmeter that saved my
battery and a lot of grief on out vacation trip. This was a 270° meter that
started at 8 and ended at 18 volts so the resolution was very good. While we
were traveling through the dessert my wife and navigator pointed out that the
battery thingy was reading over 16 volts. Since lead acid batteries have
negative voltage temperature coefficient, this was not normal. The voltage
regulator failed and was stuffing the battery whit more than it needed. I
turned every electrical device in the car and went to the dealer. The
generator idiot light will only warn you when the generator is not working.

Regards,

Boris Mohar

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Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca

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James Sweet - 26 Jan 2006 03:35 GMT

> Anybody out there knows what types of gauges to mount in the 2 spares in the
> instrument-cluster?
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> -86 Volvo 245 GLT V8
> -88 Volvo 780 V6

I've seen volts, oil pressure and turbo boost, and I've heard of the
ambient temperature guage. I think that was it though.

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David Balfour - 26 Jan 2006 11:12 GMT

> I've seen volts, oil pressure and turbo boost, and I've heard of the
> ambient temperature guage. I think that was it though.

Not sure about the 700's, but there was a vacuum gauge available
to the 200/300 series cars.

It's not one of the most useful instruments on the planet though.

David

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