Another BULB question ... sorry ! - Page 2

Skylaneguy · Dec 22nd, 2010, 16:35

As I just wrote in another thread, use the lamp and lamp holder from a 700 series, up through about 1988. Here the lamps and holders are compared. This old style lamp holder has the right angle electrical fitting and is from the rear of the console.

Here are two early lamp holders butt spliced into a 1994 940.

The small replacement lamps are readily available at auto parts stores, and are not expensive.

SMITHBAYVOLVO · Dec 24th, 2010, 22:31

the old style lamp holder is readily available from the junk yard .i was at the jy yesterday and i got 4 of the old style lamp holder.its an awesome idea Skylaneguy .i saved a ton doing that .

Truffler · Jan 6th, 2011, 10:45

I'v just ordered bulbs and holder from volvo dealer for headlight control switch and for switches to the left of steering wheel (demister/sunroof/electric aerial). They were only about £4 each inc vat.

bulb and holder come as one assembly. Thanks for posting as I've also got to replace blue bulb for heated seats.

Truffler

Macp · Jan 6th, 2011, 11:40

Well done good thread
I also hate it when bulbs are out fortunately the last owner replaced all the hard to reach ones prior to me purchasing my car but Ive spotted one out in the passenger footwell.Looks simple enough though and I have ordered some spare bulbs.

Oilydad · Jan 6th, 2011, 12:39

This is something I try and do whenever I visit my local breakers.

Most breakers aren't that bothered about switches, bulb holders, and other fiddly bits and pieces like that, and you'll often find that if you get them out, you'll get them for only a few quid. It's well worth it.

Last lot I got was all the window switches, and a load of connector blocks and relays from behind the dash from an old Wentworth. £5.00 the lot. I think the old boy down there thinks 'poor old sod' he can't even afford a few bulbs".

But it's just being economical about motoring, and recycling parts. One relay would cost me 4 times that.

Jan 6th, 2011, 10:45	#13
Truffler Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2015 17:53 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Illumination Bulbs for switches I'v just ordered bulbs and holder from volvo dealer for headlight control switch and for switches to the left of steering wheel (demister/sunroof/electric aerial). They were only about £4 each inc vat. bulb and holder come as one assembly. Thanks for posting as I've also got to replace blue bulb for heated seats. Truffler

Jan 6th, 2011, 11:40	#14
Macp S70R owner Last Online: Jun 19th, 2019 20:34 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cheshire	Well done good thread I also hate it when bulbs are out fortunately the last owner replaced all the hard to reach ones prior to me purchasing my car but Ive spotted one out in the passenger footwell.Looks simple enough though and I have ordered some spare bulbs. __________________

Jan 6th, 2011, 12:39	#15
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	This is something I try and do whenever I visit my local breakers. Most breakers aren't that bothered about switches, bulb holders, and other fiddly bits and pieces like that, and you'll often find that if you get them out, you'll get them for only a few quid. It's well worth it. Last lot I got was all the window switches, and a load of connector blocks and relays from behind the dash from an old Wentworth. £5.00 the lot. I think the old boy down there thinks 'poor old sod' he can't even afford a few bulbs". But it's just being economical about motoring, and recycling parts. One relay would cost me 4 times that. __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more! Last edited by Oilydad; Jan 6th, 2011 at 12:42.

Dec 22nd, 2010, 16:35	#11
Skylaneguy Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2022 22:18 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Vancouver	As I just wrote in another thread, use the lamp and lamp holder from a 700 series, up through about 1988. Here the lamps and holders are compared. This old style lamp holder has the right angle electrical fitting and is from the rear of the console. Here are two early lamp holders butt spliced into a 1994 940. The small replacement lamps are readily available at auto parts stores, and are not expensive.

Dec 24th, 2010, 22:31	#12
SMITHBAYVOLVO big d.motorsports Last Online: Mar 9th, 2024 19:39 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta,Ga,Usa	the old style lamp holder is readily available from the junk yard .i was at the jy yesterday and i got 4 of the old style lamp holder.its an awesome idea Skylaneguy .i saved a ton doing that .

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