Electrical: My head lamps are pitiful = Head lamp bulbs recommendations

[Blue 8]

OK silly question now, how do you get the old bulbs out mine seem to have torx screws holding them in ?

[gjd]

Hello

On my V70 there is a spring clip holding the bulb in place, hiding behind a "lid" that unscrews. No sign of torx screws at all!

[bobbych]

Originally Posted by Blue 8

OK silly question now, how do you get the old bulbs out mine seem to have torx screws holding them in ?

there are 2 types fitted to the 850, the H1 and H4, but BOTH simply are held in with a spring clip. You will need to remove the plastic cover from the rear and in there will be the clip

[bobbych]

i put new Brighter white lamps in my headlamps, and spots, and new White LEDS in my sidelights

[Blue 8]

Yup removed the plastic cover found the rear of the bulb but no clip just a alloy plate with two torx screws holding it and the bulb by the looks in place?

Both sides are the same and it looks OE ?

[bobbych]

sounds like some aftermarket setup, not standard

[Blue 8]

Originally Posted by bobbych

sounds like some aftermarket setup, not standard

Its got volvo stamped on the alloy plate looking thing, and the car has only been owned by one old boy before me, Ill have a beeter look tomorrow might just be me being thick

[Blue 8]

Just thought Id wrap this thread up, I fitted some new bulbs, halfords +90 (road legal) and there still crap , still think this or maybe Volvos in general have the poorest performing head lamps of any car I have driven

[charlotte001]

If you've replaced your bulbs and you still find the light dull/yellow then I suggest you check the alloy reflector inside the lamp and or clean the inside of the glass. I had yellowing bulbs after fitting some +50% [not from halfords] the lamps are far brighter. Going back to yours not sure if you can remove the lens like you can on the 200/700 series by gently removing some clips around the glass

[Blue 8]

Originally Posted by charlotte001

If you've replaced your bulbs and you still find the light dull/yellow then I suggest you check the alloy reflector inside the lamp and or clean the inside of the glass. I had yellowing bulbs after fitting some +50% [not from halfords] the lamps are far brighter. Going back to yours not sure if you can remove the lens like you can on the 200/700 series by gently removing some clips around the glass

Nah the reflectors/lenses are fine there just crap head lamps