Electrics: - 1996 Volvo 850 auto shifter bulb info needed

Clark · Sep 8th, 2023, 19:32

Hi all,

My auto shifter needs some new bulbs. Any idea how many I need and where to get them from? I've found the below on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363512567...RoCBDkQAvD_BwE

Thanks in advance.

Martin Cox · Sep 8th, 2023, 21:06

£15 for a bulb? I'm sure you can do better.

https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...c7e076ff4c2cd1

And you can almost certainly do better than that too

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...arent/1048577/

however the postage may be prohibitive.

The part number is 30710781 I'd try your local Volvo dealer. It's quite likely they'll be competitive.

Martin

Clark · Sep 8th, 2023, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Cox

£15 for a bulb? I'm sure you can do better.

https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...c7e076ff4c2cd1

And you can almost certainly do better than that too

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...arent/1048577/

however the postage may be prohibitive.

The part number is 30710781 I'd try your local Volvo dealer. It's quite likely they'll be competitive.

Martin

Thanks - any idea how many bulbs are needed for the auto shifter?

Luxobarge · Sep 8th, 2023, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark

Thanks - any idea how many bulbs are needed for the auto shifter?

One.

If you haven't done the job already, do read up on how to get the centre console out (or at least lifted up enough to get at the bulb). Or better still watch the relevant RobertDIY u-tube video, he's a treasure that man.

Martin Cox · Sep 8th, 2023, 23:45

Good advice from Luxobarge. Once you know how to do it, it's not a difficult job.

Baffler · Sep 9th, 2023, 01:57

On the 850 I think there are two in the centre console, one for the gear selector and another one which illuminates the rear ashtray and storage area under the armrest. It think the front ashtray uses the same bulb too.

We're getting cheaper - https://www.rendcarparts.nl/volvo/on...81/RD30710781A - but they are in the Netherlands so not sure if taxes apply to you guys.

4x4 · Sep 9th, 2023, 09:03

Give your local Volvo dealer a call, they may well still have them

Clark · Sep 9th, 2023, 10:28

Thanks all. You were all right. The dealership was the cheapest at £10/bulb.

Clark · Sep 9th, 2023, 10:40

My next challenge is:

- brighter daytime running bulbs. Any tips?
- new bulb for the electric window switches. The tinternet says you have to buy a whole new switch unit?
- also my side wing mirror toggles stop working now and then. Maybe a need toggle unit too?

Thanks in advance.

andreweorr · Feb 14th, 2024, 17:38

Hi Clark, how did you get on changing the auto gear selector bulb? I'm about to tackle that job and would be keen to hear your experience. Also, did you get a bulb for the window switches? Is it the same one?

Sep 8th, 2023, 19:32	#1
Clark 850R+240GLT = Happiness Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 15:29 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham	1996 Volvo 850 auto shifter bulb info needed Hi all, My auto shifter needs some new bulbs. Any idea how many I need and where to get them from? I've found the below on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363512567...RoCBDkQAvD_BwE Thanks in advance.

Sep 9th, 2023, 01:57	#6
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:48 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	On the 850 I think there are two in the centre console, one for the gear selector and another one which illuminates the rear ashtray and storage area under the armrest. It think the front ashtray uses the same bulb too. We're getting cheaper - https://www.rendcarparts.nl/volvo/on...81/RD30710781A - but they are in the Netherlands so not sure if taxes apply to you guys. __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Sep 9th, 2023, 09:03	#7
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:33 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Give your local Volvo dealer a call, they may well still have them __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Sep 8th, 2023, 21:06	#2
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	£15 for a bulb? I'm sure you can do better. https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...c7e076ff4c2cd1 And you can almost certainly do better than that too https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...arent/1048577/ however the postage may be prohibitive. The part number is 30710781 I'd try your local Volvo dealer. It's quite likely they'll be competitive. Martin

Sep 8th, 2023, 23:45	#5
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	Good advice from Luxobarge. Once you know how to do it, it's not a difficult job.

Sep 9th, 2023, 10:28	#8
Clark 850R+240GLT = Happiness Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 15:29 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham	Thanks all. You were all right. The dealership was the cheapest at £10/bulb.

Sep 9th, 2023, 10:40	#9
Clark 850R+240GLT = Happiness Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 15:29 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham	My next challenge is: - brighter daytime running bulbs. Any tips? - new bulb for the electric window switches. The tinternet says you have to buy a whole new switch unit? - also my side wing mirror toggles stop working now and then. Maybe a need toggle unit too? Thanks in advance.

Feb 14th, 2024, 17:38	#10
andreweorr New Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 20:57 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Edinburgh	Hi Clark, how did you get on changing the auto gear selector bulb? I'm about to tackle that job and would be keen to hear your experience. Also, did you get a bulb for the window switches? Is it the same one?

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