Electrics: 850: - Headlamp Switch Illumination

rallysteve · May 17th, 2010, 10:35

Does anyone know if the headlamp switch is meant to light up on the 850. Only the green light on mine works, was wondering if there is a bulb inside which has gone.

Cheers Steve

rallysteve · May 17th, 2010, 22:37

Well took the switch unit out today and noticed there were two twist out bulbs in the back of it. Changed these and the headlight symbol and sidelight symbol now light up. I guess that is all there is thats illuminated on this switch

Steve

Toplights · May 18th, 2010, 14:10

Yep.Do volvo still charge £3.50 per bulb?

rallysteve · May 18th, 2010, 15:03

Not sure I got the ones from Maplins at £1 each, was a quick fix too, about 5minutes all together.

Steve

SwedishInside · May 19th, 2010, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by rallysteve

Not sure I got the ones from Maplins at £1 each, was a quick fix too, about 5minutes all together.

Steve

Funny thing here, I have just noticed my bulb has gone aswell, Can I ask, how did you remove the switch unit?

Thanks

rallysteve · May 19th, 2010, 08:26

I just popped the blank out next to it with a key down the side, then use our finger to push the switch out the dash, it just clips in.

Steve

Toplights · May 19th, 2010, 08:48

With the standard bulbs fitted to switches,you will see a screwdriver slot in the back of the bulb,gently twist anti clockwise about 15 degrees till it stops and remove, it's a bit like a bayonet type action.
Sorry just twigged you are renewing the the bulb in the headlamp switch,thats a bit differant DOHHH!

SwedishInside · May 19th, 2010, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by rallysteve

I just popped the blank out next to it with a key down the side, then use our finger to push the switch out the dash, it just clips in.

Steve

Thanks, got it out.

Volvo charge £2.80 for a pair of the two small bulbs... Not bad, although they are cheaper at Maplins.

Thanks again Steve

(I hope were talking about the same part here - I'm sure we are)

rallysteve · May 19th, 2010, 21:47

Yeah thats the one

Steve

May 17th, 2010, 10:35	#1
rallysteve Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 18:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire	Headlamp Switch Illumination Does anyone know if the headlamp switch is meant to light up on the 850. Only the green light on mine works, was wondering if there is a bulb inside which has gone. Cheers Steve __________________ 1997/98 V70 T5 Manual - Now Gone 1989 205 GTi16 Track Car 1991 205 GTi Road Car

May 17th, 2010, 22:37	#2
rallysteve Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 18:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire	Well took the switch unit out today and noticed there were two twist out bulbs in the back of it. Changed these and the headlight symbol and sidelight symbol now light up. I guess that is all there is thats illuminated on this switch Steve __________________ 1997/98 V70 T5 Manual - Now Gone 1989 205 GTi16 Track Car 1991 205 GTi Road Car

May 18th, 2010, 14:10	#3
Toplights VOC Member 23660 Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey View Photos By: Toplights	Yep.Do volvo still charge £3.50 per bulb? __________________ Old Works Motor. Malcolm and my Wheels, 1998 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Classic,Unmodified.

May 18th, 2010, 15:03	#4
rallysteve Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 18:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire	Not sure I got the ones from Maplins at £1 each, was a quick fix too, about 5minutes all together. Steve __________________ 1997/98 V70 T5 Manual - Now Gone 1989 205 GTi16 Track Car 1991 205 GTi Road Car

May 19th, 2010, 08:26	#6
rallysteve Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 18:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire	I just popped the blank out next to it with a key down the side, then use our finger to push the switch out the dash, it just clips in. Steve __________________ 1997/98 V70 T5 Manual - Now Gone 1989 205 GTi16 Track Car 1991 205 GTi Road Car

May 19th, 2010, 08:48	#7
Toplights VOC Member 23660 Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey View Photos By: Toplights	With the standard bulbs fitted to switches,you will see a screwdriver slot in the back of the bulb,gently twist anti clockwise about 15 degrees till it stops and remove, it's a bit like a bayonet type action. Sorry just twigged you are renewing the the bulb in the headlamp switch,thats a bit differant DOHHH! __________________ Old Works Motor. Malcolm and my Wheels, 1998 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Classic,Unmodified. Last edited by Toplights; May 19th, 2010 at 08:51.

May 19th, 2010, 21:47	#9
rallysteve Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 18:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire	Yeah thats the one Steve __________________ 1997/98 V70 T5 Manual - Now Gone 1989 205 GTi16 Track Car 1991 205 GTi Road Car

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