I think my FDV is starting to play up. Despite a new accumulator and new LHM & Filters less than a year ago, it is starting to make a loud hissing noise which disapears after a short time or when I move the steering wheel. Can the FDV be rebuilt at home or is it ready to fail? I know this may sound a dumb question but is the FDV the unit that the main accumulator is bolted to, or is it a separate component? The Haynes manual doesn't go into details unfortunately.
<b>Second question</b>.
I have to replace some blown bulbs in the instrument pod (tacho illumination gone)but the Haynes manual only describes taking apart a late series XM. As mine is a 1992 model,where are the fixings to remove the trim that incorporates the matrix and time display? I have successfully removed the heat/aircon panel and lower torx fixings but have had to stop.
Many thanks in advance [:)]
Andrew 'Doc' Pullen
1992 XM Flow Distribution Valve & Dash removal
Moderator: RichardW
Hi Doc,
Removal of the dash cover is quite simple:
1) Inside the instrument cowl, there are two plugs on each side, remove the plugs, you will see two screws, remove them.
2) You will be able to remove the instrument cowl then. Pull towards you gently, remember plastic age! Pull out the flat carpetted plactic which is in front of the instruments as well. Under there you will see some screws securing the front piece of the dash (where the warning lights, time/temp, etc).
3) Remove the screws at the bottom of the dash as well (on top of your knees if you drive).
4) Pull the fan rotary switches, you will see some screws, again remove.
5) By now, you should have removed lots of screws so stop screwing around and pull the front piece of the dash gently. The LCD and warning lamps are again SCREWED onto this front piece of plastic.
WARNING: The plastic where the screws is screwed into tends to crack, simply use slighly longer screw as a replacement.
Good luck,
Charles
Removal of the dash cover is quite simple:
1) Inside the instrument cowl, there are two plugs on each side, remove the plugs, you will see two screws, remove them.
2) You will be able to remove the instrument cowl then. Pull towards you gently, remember plastic age! Pull out the flat carpetted plactic which is in front of the instruments as well. Under there you will see some screws securing the front piece of the dash (where the warning lights, time/temp, etc).
3) Remove the screws at the bottom of the dash as well (on top of your knees if you drive).
4) Pull the fan rotary switches, you will see some screws, again remove.
5) By now, you should have removed lots of screws so stop screwing around and pull the front piece of the dash gently. The LCD and warning lamps are again SCREWED onto this front piece of plastic.
WARNING: The plastic where the screws is screwed into tends to crack, simply use slighly longer screw as a replacement.
Good luck,
Charles