auto gear selector light how do i get to change bulb

samianali · Jan 13th, 2010, 00:18

hi again folks
does anyone know how i get to check the bulb is ok or not in my auto gear selector area, also can anyone tell me is there a light panel type thing that makes the heater controls stand out or not i can't remember if my last 850 did have or not.

Oly.850 · Jan 13th, 2010, 06:06

Thanks for asking this, I don't know the answer to either but need the answers to both for my car. Half of my climate control is dim and my shifter area is dark too.

br850 · Jan 13th, 2010, 22:21

The Haynes manual says that you have to remove the centre console to get at the bulb holder. Looks like a bugger of a job so I'm going to wait for the warm summer months before I tackle this one, along with cleaning the PCV and fitting some new front discs and sorting the air con and getting the o/s headlamp wiper to work.
The answer for now is to spark up a giggie before you set off and use the light cast by a cheap giggie lighter to find the right selector position.
Simple really.

samianali · Jan 14th, 2010, 15:28

i've now inserted a small maap light that goes in ciggie socket for the dark, as i can't seem to unclip the middle console so that does the job.
i got the dash off for the heater controls and the bulbs were ok but they just don't light up just don't know why.

Chris_Rogers · Jan 14th, 2010, 16:11

Description of access for the 850:

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/Microswitch2.php

The lamp is similar to this:

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/SV70console.php

liuleichan · Jan 15th, 2010, 08:12

Are there any alternative on bulbs - say something you could get from somewhere like Maplin? Or is it dealer-only?

Chris_Rogers · Jan 15th, 2010, 16:58

For a direct replacement they are dealer only.

I supose you could do something like this:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=85776

Personally I'd not bother for one lamp

Georgey dee · Jan 15th, 2010, 20:18

when you strip it you could try this----

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...4&postcount=21

Georgey dee · Jan 15th, 2010, 20:20

PS

Don't use super glue!

That stuff ruins plastic

ALBERT10 · Oct 17th, 2012, 08:30

With the plastic trim removed below the handbrake there are two white wiring connectors. I am wondering what these two wiring connectors are for, anybody know?

You can see photo of them here.
http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_...placement.html

Jan 13th, 2010, 00:18	#1
samianali Junior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2010 00:31 Join Date: May 2009 Location: RHYL	auto gear selector light how do i get to change bulb hi again folks does anyone know how i get to check the bulb is ok or not in my auto gear selector area, also can anyone tell me is there a light panel type thing that makes the heater controls stand out or not i can't remember if my last 850 did have or not. __________________ volvo 850 2.5 se auto 94 [FONT="Garamond"]previous volvos 850 94 2.0 20v saloon, 940 94 2.3 estate, 740 89 2.0 estate, 740 87 2.3 saloon 2000 bailey ranger 500/5

Jan 13th, 2010, 22:21	#3
br850 Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:46 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rotherham	take up smoking The Haynes manual says that you have to remove the centre console to get at the bulb holder. Looks like a bugger of a job so I'm going to wait for the warm summer months before I tackle this one, along with cleaning the PCV and fitting some new front discs and sorting the air con and getting the o/s headlamp wiper to work. The answer for now is to spark up a giggie before you set off and use the light cast by a cheap giggie lighter to find the right selector position. Simple really.

Jan 14th, 2010, 15:28	#4
samianali Junior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2010 00:31 Join Date: May 2009 Location: RHYL	i've now inserted a small maap light that goes in ciggie socket for the dark, as i can't seem to unclip the middle console so that does the job. i got the dash off for the heater controls and the bulbs were ok but they just don't light up just don't know why. __________________ volvo 850 2.5 se auto 94 [FONT="Garamond"]previous volvos 850 94 2.0 20v saloon, 940 94 2.3 estate, 740 89 2.0 estate, 740 87 2.3 saloon 2000 bailey ranger 500/5

Jan 15th, 2010, 20:18	#8
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	when you strip it you could try this---- http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...4&postcount=21 __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Jan 15th, 2010, 20:20	#9
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	PS Don't use super glue! That stuff ruins plastic __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Jan 13th, 2010, 06:06	#2
Oly.850 Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2010 02:10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AnyTown	Thanks for asking this, I don't know the answer to either but need the answers to both for my car. Half of my climate control is dim and my shifter area is dark too.

Jan 14th, 2010, 16:11	#5
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Description of access for the 850: http://volvospeed.com/Repair/Microswitch2.php The lamp is similar to this: http://volvospeed.com/Repair/SV70console.php

Jan 15th, 2010, 08:12	#6
liuleichan Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2019 22:01 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: .	Are there any alternative on bulbs - say something you could get from somewhere like Maplin? Or is it dealer-only?

Jan 15th, 2010, 16:58	#7
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	For a direct replacement they are dealer only. I supose you could do something like this: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=85776 Personally I'd not bother for one lamp

Oct 17th, 2012, 08:30	#10
ALBERT10 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 02:19 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK	With the plastic trim removed below the handbrake there are two white wiring connectors. I am wondering what these two wiring connectors are for, anybody know? You can see photo of them here. http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_...placement.html

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