Footwell and boot lights

zeroXten · Dec 15th, 2012, 21:49

Hi all,

Neither the footwell nor boot lights have worked since I've had the car. Got some nice LED festoons recently and attempted to replace the existing bulbs.

Replaced it in the footwell, but still nothing (tried turning the light around too).

Moved on to the boot anyway, replaced and also nothing. Whilst trying to fit the unit back I brushed some metal on metal which caused a few sparks to fly. Put the old bulb back in and carefully inserted successfully without sparks.

Any suggestions as to what might be wrong? Sparks would suggest it isn't a fuse issue. Perhaps just bad luck with the two LED festoons I tried?

rexer12 · Dec 16th, 2012, 00:07

dry connection maybe! i fitted led's myself the other day and although the standad bulbs did work one of the led's didnt apear to be working fitted it again and hey presto it works, but you could try cleaning the area where the bulbs fit to make a good contact also unplug the light unit and make sure the spade connections are clean.

andyv40turbo · Dec 17th, 2012, 14:24

dont forget there is a positive and negative side for leds, so try them both ways round

zeroXten · Dec 17th, 2012, 21:56

Yup, did try that. I was in a bit of a hurry, so I'll give it another go next chance I get.

Dec 15th, 2012, 21:49	#1
zeroXten Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2015 21:28 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St Albans	Footwell and boot lights Hi all, Neither the footwell nor boot lights have worked since I've had the car. Got some nice LED festoons recently and attempted to replace the existing bulbs. Replaced it in the footwell, but still nothing (tried turning the light around too). Moved on to the boot anyway, replaced and also nothing. Whilst trying to fit the unit back I brushed some metal on metal which caused a few sparks to fly. Put the old bulb back in and carefully inserted successfully without sparks. Any suggestions as to what might be wrong? Sparks would suggest it isn't a fuse issue. Perhaps just bad luck with the two LED festoons I tried? __________________ 2002 Volvo S40 2.0 SE Auto

Dec 16th, 2012, 00:07	#2
rexer12 Premier Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: doncaster	dry connection maybe! i fitted led's myself the other day and although the standad bulbs did work one of the led's didnt apear to be working fitted it again and hey presto it works, but you could try cleaning the area where the bulbs fit to make a good contact also unplug the light unit and make sure the spade connections are clean. __________________ 2013 V40 D3 manual, standard

Dec 17th, 2012, 14:24	#3
andyv40turbo Senior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 09:43 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aylsham	dont forget there is a positive and negative side for leds, so try them both ways round __________________ 2008 V50 D5 SE Lux Geartronic 1998 V40 2.0t (lpt) (Previous)

Dec 17th, 2012, 21:56	#4
zeroXten Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2015 21:28 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St Albans	Yup, did try that. I was in a bit of a hurry, so I'll give it another go next chance I get. __________________ 2002 Volvo S40 2.0 SE Auto

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