The V50 Parking Light Bulb

ChrisV50 · Dec 26th, 2013, 02:15

I have a set of w5w phillips bluemotion i thnk it is to replace my parking light bulb

A nice match to my nightbreakers for the main bulb

on a MY08 V50 D5

now replacing the main headlight were easy - but when i took out the main light assembly and turned the cap on top off to ........... according to the manual just pop out n replace my side light, parking light bulb ..............

oh my god - no obvious easy pull out and replace - lots in the way - and i was reluctant to pull on cables not knowing what i am doing!

Is there a tool? Is ther ea video on youtube? I have been searching - bit swapping the Parking Light bulb on my V0 so far seems like a nightmare!!!

Any tips - thanks

x DTR x · Dec 26th, 2013, 18:41

If you are talking about the small side light bulbs, then it is a matter of reaching in with some long nose pliers and trying to grip the back of the bulb holder and they just pull out. Bit fiddly but just push the other wires to one side and you should be ok!

zax · Dec 27th, 2013, 15:48

Just replaced mine with LEDs, I could just about grasp the bulb holder in both (small hands) but one was a tighter fit requiring the long nose pliers to get it out. Push straight back in. Don't pull on the wires, it would be a bitch to fix!

black v50 · Dec 27th, 2013, 17:29

I also need to replace a duff sidelight on my 08 facelift V50 but the fitting inside the light appears to be 2 wires soldered to the back of the sidelight fitting, it appears to be a led sidelight, the manual says led on the swivel h/l but i wonder are they led on the 08 halogen h/l.

black v50 · Dec 29th, 2013, 15:55

I just had another go at mine and used a slim screwdriver to flip the bulbholder and out it came, it was easy to replace with the new bulb.

Dec 26th, 2013, 02:15	#1
ChrisV50 New Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 20:51 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Livingston	The V50 Parking Light Bulb I have a set of w5w phillips bluemotion i thnk it is to replace my parking light bulb A nice match to my nightbreakers for the main bulb on a MY08 V50 D5 now replacing the main headlight were easy - but when i took out the main light assembly and turned the cap on top off to ........... according to the manual just pop out n replace my side light, parking light bulb .............. oh my god - no obvious easy pull out and replace - lots in the way - and i was reluctant to pull on cables not knowing what i am doing! Is there a tool? Is ther ea video on youtube? I have been searching - bit swapping the Parking Light bulb on my V0 so far seems like a nightmare!!! Any tips - thanks __________________ Volvo V50 2008 D5

Dec 26th, 2013, 18:41	#2
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	If you are talking about the small side light bulbs, then it is a matter of reaching in with some long nose pliers and trying to grip the back of the bulb holder and they just pull out. Bit fiddly but just push the other wires to one side and you should be ok! __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 27th, 2013, 15:48	#3
zax Volvophile Last Online: Dec 19th, 2015 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds View Photos By: zax	Just replaced mine with LEDs, I could just about grasp the bulb holder in both (small hands) but one was a tighter fit requiring the long nose pliers to get it out. Push straight back in. Don't pull on the wires, it would be a bitch to fix! __________________ VOLVO - Invented by Swedes, built by Belgians, driven by GODS!! Currently enjoying an '05 S40 1.8 SE ("Vicky II")

Dec 27th, 2013, 17:29	#4
black v50 New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2015 16:20 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: teesside	I also need to replace a duff sidelight on my 08 facelift V50 but the fitting inside the light appears to be 2 wires soldered to the back of the sidelight fitting, it appears to be a led sidelight, the manual says led on the swivel h/l but i wonder are they led on the 08 halogen h/l.

Dec 29th, 2013, 15:55	#5
black v50 New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2015 16:20 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: teesside	I just had another go at mine and used a slim screwdriver to flip the bulbholder and out it came, it was easy to replace with the new bulb.

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