480 Driving Light Lenses

mmcare00 · Mar 7th, 2009, 18:08

I may be wrong, but I'm sure I read somewhere that it is possible to replace the lenses on 480 driving lights (i.e. the unit that includes the indicator and wrap around).

I'm in need of a couple for a 93 2 litre ES, as both sides have failed due to old age, cracks and brittleness.

Am I barking mad & sizzling or is it indeed possible? Any pointers gratefully received.

Martin

david_940 · Mar 8th, 2009, 10:23

Yes in short, pretty sure these are still available from Volvo and are definatly listed by http://www.eurocarparts.com/ Select your vehicle as a 1995 480, goto Lighting, then Indicator. They are listed at £43.95 each. Or try http://nordicpartsdirect.co.uk, listed at £27.72 excl. VAT and should be clear type as they are 94 on. Best check though!

Roo · Mar 8th, 2009, 18:16

Volvo sell these, I bought some last year. That was the clear variety. Makes an enormous difference too!! If your into pampering your 480, Volvo still sell the heater control knobs which are usually pretty terrible looking nowadays if you have originals. Best purchase you can make for under a pound at the dealers!

mmcare00 · Mar 8th, 2009, 20:25

Thanks both David and Roo - I've got 2 480s and have replaced the heater control knobs on both, which makes a massive difference to the look of the dash, I agree.

The price of the lenses seems pretty steep, but probably worth it in the long run.

Thanks again for your prompt responses, which I appreciate

Roo · Mar 8th, 2009, 20:46

Its sometimes worth checking ebay for front clusters although they often tend to fetch a price close to new ones! The orange ones can usually be had for peanuts though.

ahal · Mar 9th, 2009, 08:33

If I remember rightly, raise the headlights, turn off ignition and lights ( so they stay up but batt. doesn't die ) and undo one philips screw down beside the headlamp washer jet. The day runners clip on at the sides, and I seem to remember having much success with slipping an old callcard in under the unit ( releases the unit spring ). The whole thing should then slide forward.

Just remember to make sure the philips screw is fully reseated before you switch on the ignition and the main lights slam down! As I've discovered, not doing so is a great way to knock one of the pop-ups out of alignment. I think there are in fact two screws, one at either side of the washer jets, but the one nearest the spots is obviously for them.

Regards,

Tony

Baffler · Mar 9th, 2009, 23:27

Here are some of the clear lenses ...but they could be sold...? Better be quick...

B20F · Mar 11th, 2009, 11:36

And be sure to put in the right DRL types. Must be the 21/4watt variaty. definatly NOT the 21/5watt type. The 21/5 watt can cause all kinds of strange behaviour of the headlights as you can put them in the wrong way round and you will ruin the socket as the side pins are located different between these two. The sidepins of the 21/5 are mirrored as the 21/4 are out of alignment.

940SportsEdition · May 4th, 2009, 10:50

Think i have two of these in my collection of 480 parts will have a look would cost say £5 each plus postage if you are interested.

Mar 7th, 2009, 18:08	#1
mmcare00 New Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2009 13:21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blackburn	480 Driving Light Lenses I may be wrong, but I'm sure I read somewhere that it is possible to replace the lenses on 480 driving lights (i.e. the unit that includes the indicator and wrap around). I'm in need of a couple for a 93 2 litre ES, as both sides have failed due to old age, cracks and brittleness. Am I barking mad & sizzling or is it indeed possible? Any pointers gratefully received. Martin __________________ Volvo 480. Strong, dependable, Fun!

Mar 8th, 2009, 18:16	#3
Roo T5 - White Last Online: May 27th, 2021 08:37 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Peterborough	Volvo sell these, I bought some last year. That was the clear variety. Makes an enormous difference too!! If your into pampering your 480, Volvo still sell the heater control knobs which are usually pretty terrible looking nowadays if you have originals. Best purchase you can make for under a pound at the dealers! __________________ 1996 Volvo 854 T5 >>>>Volvo 854<<<< 1978 Volvo 244 DL >>>>Volvo 244DL Project<<<< Last edited by Roo; Mar 8th, 2009 at 18:19.

Mar 8th, 2009, 20:25	#4
mmcare00 New Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2009 13:21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blackburn	Thanks both David and Roo - I've got 2 480s and have replaced the heater control knobs on both, which makes a massive difference to the look of the dash, I agree. The price of the lenses seems pretty steep, but probably worth it in the long run. Thanks again for your prompt responses, which I appreciate __________________ Volvo 480. Strong, dependable, Fun!

Mar 8th, 2009, 20:46	#5
Roo T5 - White Last Online: May 27th, 2021 08:37 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Peterborough	Its sometimes worth checking ebay for front clusters although they often tend to fetch a price close to new ones! The orange ones can usually be had for peanuts though. __________________ 1996 Volvo 854 T5 >>>>Volvo 854<<<< 1978 Volvo 244 DL >>>>Volvo 244DL Project<<<<

Mar 9th, 2009, 08:33	#6
ahal Master Member Last Online: May 30th, 2015 05:21 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wicklow	If I remember rightly, raise the headlights, turn off ignition and lights ( so they stay up but batt. doesn't die ) and undo one philips screw down beside the headlamp washer jet. The day runners clip on at the sides, and I seem to remember having much success with slipping an old callcard in under the unit ( releases the unit spring ). The whole thing should then slide forward. Just remember to make sure the philips screw is fully reseated before you switch on the ignition and the main lights slam down! As I've discovered, not doing so is a great way to knock one of the pop-ups out of alignment. I think there are in fact two screws, one at either side of the washer jets, but the one nearest the spots is obviously for them. Regards, Tony __________________ www.volvo400.com

Mar 8th, 2009, 10:23	#2
david_940 Volvo Mad Last Online: Jun 10th, 2023 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Euxton Lancashire	Yes in short, pretty sure these are still available from Volvo and are definatly listed by http://www.eurocarparts.com/ Select your vehicle as a 1995 480, goto Lighting, then Indicator. They are listed at £43.95 each. Or try http://nordicpartsdirect.co.uk, listed at £27.72 excl. VAT and should be clear type as they are 94 on. Best check though!

Mar 9th, 2009, 23:27	#7
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Here are some of the clear lenses ...but they could be sold...? Better be quick... __________________ 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.

Mar 11th, 2009, 11:36	#8
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	And be sure to put in the right DRL types. Must be the 21/4watt variaty. definatly NOT the 21/5watt type. The 21/5 watt can cause all kinds of strange behaviour of the headlights as you can put them in the wrong way round and you will ruin the socket as the side pins are located different between these two. The sidepins of the 21/5 are mirrored as the 21/4 are out of alignment. __________________

May 4th, 2009, 10:50	#9
940SportsEdition From sweden with love Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2016 00:52 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton	Think i have two of these in my collection of 480 parts will have a look would cost say £5 each plus postage if you are interested. __________________ [URL=http://www.mybannermaker.com][/URL V40 1.9T4, V40 1.8 xs Previous car 940 Sports Edition, Graphite galaxy's, turbo plus kit, roof bars, dog guard, load cover, load tray, seven seats.

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