Help with 2006 V70r front foglight part ID

arcingv40 · Jul 26th, 2021, 12:52

I'm trying to remove a butchers job of HID conversation on the front foglights and revert back to factory. I think all I need in a bulb holder that connects into the back of the reflector, but I need a bit of help please. VIDA doesn't really help me, the version I have doesn't seem to reflect what I'm seeing.

I have the harness 8693683, which has a female two pin push connector that will fit onto the back of the foglight. The connector looks similar to a kettle lead, flat on one side, domed on the side with the retainer clip.

In my current setup this plugs into a Volvo branded black connector, which secures onto the back of the reflector with a push and small clockwise rotation. This has been drilled for the HID conversion so I can't see the full part number. I can see 3542 but nothing else. Can someone help out with the rest of the number? There's also a second smaller connector on the bottom that I don't know what connects to it.
It's the black plastic bit shown in this picture.

I think this is possibly the only part I'm missing because the H3 bulb then connects to the terminal using a spade connector on the inside of that housing. I'm hoping I can find this on it's own without having to replace the whole foglight.

Thanks!

arcingv40 · Jul 26th, 2021, 15:14

I found this video which gives a really useful view of the back of the light unit.
The smaller connector I was referring to seems to be blanked off in the video (1:23) I'm just missing the blanking part.

arcingv40 · Jul 27th, 2021, 10:02

Scrap that, I managed to break one of the lens yesterday with too much hot/cold water trying to clean out the inside of the glass. It just cracked clean open when drying. I'm going to replace the units whole.

arcingv40 · Aug 18th, 2021, 16:16

If anyone stumbles on this in the future, I replaced both fog lights with pattern parts from Polar Parts in Germany.

The lights are manufactured by DEPO (OEM is Hella). I'm pleased with the quality, the fittings are good, and the supplied brackets give a perfect alignment. The only noticeable difference once they're installed is the faint DEPO logo on the glass, and instead of having pinstripes, the glass is clear. Great option considering both cost about £140 delivered, probably less that half what Volvo want.

The drivers side of the bumper needs fitting with the fog lamp connector disconnected otherwise it fouls on the washer bottle. Easy enough to clip in on once the bumper is fitted.

Jul 26th, 2021, 12:52	#1
arcingv40 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:53 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Stroud	Help with 2006 V70r front foglight part ID I'm trying to remove a butchers job of HID conversation on the front foglights and revert back to factory. I think all I need in a bulb holder that connects into the back of the reflector, but I need a bit of help please. VIDA doesn't really help me, the version I have doesn't seem to reflect what I'm seeing. I have the harness 8693683, which has a female two pin push connector that will fit onto the back of the foglight. The connector looks similar to a kettle lead, flat on one side, domed on the side with the retainer clip. In my current setup this plugs into a Volvo branded black connector, which secures onto the back of the reflector with a push and small clockwise rotation. This has been drilled for the HID conversion so I can't see the full part number. I can see 3542 but nothing else. Can someone help out with the rest of the number? There's also a second smaller connector on the bottom that I don't know what connects to it. It's the black plastic bit shown in this picture. I think this is possibly the only part I'm missing because the H3 bulb then connects to the terminal using a spade connector on the inside of that housing. I'm hoping I can find this on it's own without having to replace the whole foglight. Thanks! Last edited by arcingv40; Jul 26th, 2021 at 12:58.

Jul 26th, 2021, 15:14	#2
arcingv40 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:53 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Stroud	I found this video which gives a really useful view of the back of the light unit. The smaller connector I was referring to seems to be blanked off in the video (1:23) I'm just missing the blanking part.

Jul 27th, 2021, 10:02	#3
arcingv40 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:53 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Stroud	Scrap that, I managed to break one of the lens yesterday with too much hot/cold water trying to clean out the inside of the glass. It just cracked clean open when drying. I'm going to replace the units whole.

Aug 18th, 2021, 16:16	#4
arcingv40 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:53 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Stroud	If anyone stumbles on this in the future, I replaced both fog lights with pattern parts from Polar Parts in Germany. The lights are manufactured by DEPO (OEM is Hella). I'm pleased with the quality, the fittings are good, and the supplied brackets give a perfect alignment. The only noticeable difference once they're installed is the faint DEPO logo on the glass, and instead of having pinstripes, the glass is clear. Great option considering both cost about £140 delivered, probably less that half what Volvo want. The drivers side of the bumper needs fitting with the fog lamp connector disconnected otherwise it fouls on the washer bottle. Easy enough to clip in on once the bumper is fitted.

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