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JJD1 Oct 27th, 2021 11:40

V70: removing front lens cover to access bulbs
 
Done the rears with LEDs and its a much nicer light etc .Ive done the fronts before on my old D5 but cannot remember where the clips are etc
anyone know a good method to access these bulbs ?

thanks

stuart bowes Oct 27th, 2021 11:48

can only really comment on my own which is a 2001 pre-facelift with the original type lamps, far as I could tell (and I had bumper and both headlights off recently) the glass was glued on and taking the little metal clips off made literally no difference at all (wasn't really sure what the point of them was tbh)

last I heard people were talking about using an angle grinder to cut them off then re-glueing them back on

failing that the only bulb access is the more obvious answer i.e. from the back

it might be different on yours I guess

Nick6262 Oct 27th, 2021 13:30

isn't it against the law to retrofit exterior LED bulbs into a car that has standard bulbs before?

And now the internet says this will cause an MOT fail following a Brexit change:

Quote:

Please note that since January 2021, the MOT Inspection manual has been updated to include LED bulbs.

Section 4.1.4 now states the following:

“Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp.”

This is a brand new update that seems to only focus on headlights.

There are no mentions to fail other LED bulbs such as brake lights, tail lights or reversing lights.

JJD1 Oct 27th, 2021 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick6262 (Post 2780395)
isn't it against the law to retrofit exterior LED bulbs into a car that has standard bulbs before?

And now the internet says this will cause an MOT fail following a Brexit change:

Hahaha ...Should have put "Interior" in heading !!! Ive worked it out now with care and taking it slowly .Adding new much nicer LED's and remembering to put them in the right way as they only work in one direction .


The original bulbs are works of art. Amazing quality .Just a bit gloomy etc

stuart bowes Oct 27th, 2021 16:50

doh

in that case it's an interesting idea, any chance of links for the lamps used

JJD1 Oct 27th, 2021 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart bowes (Post 2780459)
doh

in that case it's an interesting idea, any chance of links for the lamps used

Used the same seller many times : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372769129...r=641585614779

Joe Harding Oct 27th, 2021 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart bowes (Post 2780371)
can only really comment on my own which is a 2001 pre-facelift with the original type lamps, far as I could tell (and I had bumper and both headlights off recently) the glass was glued on and taking the little metal clips off made literally no difference at all (wasn't really sure what the point of them was tbh)

last I heard people were talking about using an angle grinder to cut them off then re-glueing them back on

failing that the only bulb access is the more obvious answer i.e. from the back

it might be different on yours I guess

No, put them in a very low oven and the heat will soften the glue holding the Perspex to the casing. The same can be done to refit them.


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