Number Plate LED?

VenomS40 · Sep 14th, 2012, 19:03

I cant seem to find what bulb they are and eBay just chucks up all kinds of things?

I know people have changed theirs, so could someone point me in the direction of them on eBay please?

Its for a 2008 S40 not sure if the V50 differs?

jaygee · Sep 14th, 2012, 20:11

License plate
2x 38mm festoon (all) [3710-xWHP3 (3 LED)]
* Euro spec may use 2x 194 in plate lights - check bulb before ordering overseas.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_tr...light&_sacat=0

3710-xWHP3 and 4210-xHP3 (3 LED) SV8.5 Festoon:

SiRS2000 · Sep 14th, 2012, 20:14

I used the below company for mine.

https://www.crazyleds.co.uk/

38mm Feston is what you are after and you need the canbus ones.

ajaycad · Sep 15th, 2012, 08:33

Changed my number plate lamps yesterday for 38mm festoon non canbus. No error message noticed - yet!

Volvorforlife · Sep 15th, 2012, 08:59

Number plate lights are not canbus, same as front fog lights, front marker lights and front parking lights.

VenomS40 · Sep 15th, 2012, 11:45

Didn't think the reg plate lights were canbus as mine had blown a while ago and only noticed it when the 'find me' lights were on.

direwolf · Sep 15th, 2012, 17:52

Silly question but I have an 07 model V50S petrol 1.6....am I right in thinking that you need special bulbs for this car, not just bog standard bulbs that I have made up a spares kit with...Halfords bulbs...Surely not a case if I replace a bulb I need a CANBUS compatible bulb?

Zeb246 · Dec 11th, 2012, 15:45

Received the led through the post, and decided to change them today.
Guess what......! Blimmin led light went straight inside the headlamp, now it's stuck inside somewhere and can't seem to get it out £$£%^^£!@&*

How can I take the blimmin thing out?

jaygee · Dec 11th, 2012, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeb246

Received the led through the post, and decided to change them today.
Guess what......! Blimmin led light went straight inside the headlamp, now it's stuck inside somewhere and can't seem to get it out £$£%^^£!@&*

How can I take the blimmin thing out?

Oh dear that isn't good.

You should be able to get it out by using a hair dryer around the edges of the seal and using a flat head to pry it open. Make sure you either use a sealant to fix it back or rewarm what is there and then fit it back.

MrRich · Dec 11th, 2012, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeb246

Received the led through the post, and decided to change them today.
Guess what......! Blimmin led light went straight inside the headlamp, now it's stuck inside somewhere and can't seem to get it out £$£%^^£!@&*

How can I take the blimmin thing out?

Hopefully this sounds obvious but have you tried removing the light cluster so you can shake the bulb out? Only I've heard of someone struggling to change bulbs not realizing how easy the clusters are to remove in these cars!

Just disconnect the wire socket by pressing the tab and wiggling it, then remove the shiny metal peg (looks like a tent peg and the back of the light) and you should then be able to remove the light.

Sep 14th, 2012, 19:03	#1
VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	Number Plate LED? I cant seem to find what bulb they are and eBay just chucks up all kinds of things? I know people have changed theirs, so could someone point me in the direction of them on eBay please? Its for a 2008 S40 not sure if the V50 differs? __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

Sep 14th, 2012, 20:11	#2
jaygee Avid Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2020 09:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leeds View Photos By: jaygee	License plate 2x 38mm festoon (all) [3710-xWHP3 (3 LED)] * Euro spec may use 2x 194 in plate lights - check bulb before ordering overseas. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_tr...light&_sacat=0 3710-xWHP3 and 4210-xHP3 (3 LED) SV8.5 Festoon: __________________ V50 2.0D (05) SE Lux - Euro IV \|\| 168 BHP - 404 NM V40 D3 (13) SE Lux - Euro IV \|\| 150 BHP - 350NM Last edited by jaygee; Sep 14th, 2012 at 20:16.

Sep 14th, 2012, 20:14	#3
SiRS2000 Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2022 09:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swindon	I used the below company for mine. https://www.crazyleds.co.uk/ 38mm Feston is what you are after and you need the canbus ones. __________________

Sep 15th, 2012, 08:59	#5
Volvorforlife Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2013 19:20 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands	Number plate lights are not canbus, same as front fog lights, front marker lights and front parking lights. __________________ 11reg C30 2.0 R-design 12reg VW Touareg 3.0Tdi Escape 62reg C30 T5 R-design 62reg Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE

Sep 15th, 2012, 11:45	#6
VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	Didn't think the reg plate lights were canbus as mine had blown a while ago and only noticed it when the 'find me' lights were on. __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

Sep 15th, 2012, 08:33	#4
ajaycad 1200 VMax Rider Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cornwall	Changed my number plate lamps yesterday for 38mm festoon non canbus. No error message noticed - yet!

Sep 15th, 2012, 17:52	#7
direwolf Junior Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2019 13:15 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glasgow	Silly question but I have an 07 model V50S petrol 1.6....am I right in thinking that you need special bulbs for this car, not just bog standard bulbs that I have made up a spares kit with...Halfords bulbs...Surely not a case if I replace a bulb I need a CANBUS compatible bulb?

Dec 11th, 2012, 15:45	#8
Zeb246 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2013 13:19 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bristol	Received the led through the post, and decided to change them today. Guess what......! Blimmin led light went straight inside the headlamp, now it's stuck inside somewhere and can't seem to get it out £$£%^^£!@&* How can I take the blimmin thing out?

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