V70 auto box light?

GlendonV70 · Oct 28th, 2014, 22:29

Hi all,

I have a 1999 V70 auto, can anyone tell me whether the gear selector should be lit along with the dashboard etc ie headlights on?
It has a red plastic indicator which you can clearly see in the day, just a bit odd it doesn't light up?!

Thanks in advance

Chris_Rogers · Oct 29th, 2014, 07:49

http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_...placement.html

Luxobarge · Oct 29th, 2014, 08:32

As above, yes it should light, you need to lift up the centre colsole a few inches to get at it, from the driver's side. Haynes is also reasonably good on how to get the centre console out, but in fact you don't need to take it all the way. I've done this job, not too hard.

I couldn't find a cheap general purpose replacement bulb though, got it from Volvo in the end - although I didn't look all that hard.

GlendonV70 · Oct 29th, 2014, 21:02

Thanks for the help chaps, much appreciated!

Cheers

AcidicDavey · Oct 30th, 2014, 00:28

Are the SEW mode buttons meant to illuminate?
The one that is selected lights up but the 3 buttons aren't actually backlit.

Chris_Rogers · Oct 30th, 2014, 08:31

Yes they are, if they don't it's likely the 'UP' arrow in the speedo doesn't light either.

Try putting the gearlever in L 2 or 1, or press 'W' the 'UP' arrow should light.

Replacing the 'UP' arrow lamp should get it all working again.

Luxobarge · Oct 30th, 2014, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_Rogers

Yes they are, if they don't it's likely the 'UP' arrow in the speedo doesn't light either.

Try putting the gearlever in L 2 or 1, or press 'W' the 'UP' arrow should light.

Replacing the 'UP' arrow lamp should get it all working again.

Are you sure Chris? He's talking about the backlighting, not the light that comes on when you press the button (which he says is working). They're not back-lit on my '97 V70

Chris_Rogers · Oct 30th, 2014, 09:22

Your right missread, too early in the morning!

AcidicDavey · Oct 30th, 2014, 18:23

Cheers you two.

Yeah, the indicator arrow on the dash does work when in a low gear or Winter mode. Just that the three buttons aren't illuminated.

Strange if they not meant to be, that's why I asked.

Luxobarge · Oct 30th, 2014, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcidicDavey

Strange if they not meant to be, that's why I asked.

Yeah, that's what I thought - a little bit of cost-cutting that you wouldn't expect on these models eh?

Oct 28th, 2014, 22:29	#1
GlendonV70 New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2024 19:21 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: manchester	V70 auto box light? Hi all, I have a 1999 V70 auto, can anyone tell me whether the gear selector should be lit along with the dashboard etc ie headlights on? It has a red plastic indicator which you can clearly see in the day, just a bit odd it doesn't light up?! Thanks in advance

Oct 29th, 2014, 08:32	#3
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:17 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	As above, yes it should light, you need to lift up the centre colsole a few inches to get at it, from the driver's side. Haynes is also reasonably good on how to get the centre console out, but in fact you don't need to take it all the way. I've done this job, not too hard. I couldn't find a cheap general purpose replacement bulb though, got it from Volvo in the end - although I didn't look all that hard. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Oct 30th, 2014, 00:28	#5
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	Are the SEW mode buttons meant to illuminate? The one that is selected lights up but the 3 buttons aren't actually backlit. __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

Oct 30th, 2014, 18:23	#9
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	Cheers you two. Yeah, the indicator arrow on the dash does work when in a low gear or Winter mode. Just that the three buttons aren't illuminated. Strange if they not meant to be, that's why I asked. __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

Oct 29th, 2014, 07:49	#2
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_...placement.html

Oct 29th, 2014, 21:02	#4
GlendonV70 New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2024 19:21 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: manchester	Thanks for the help chaps, much appreciated! Cheers

Oct 30th, 2014, 08:31	#6
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Yes they are, if they don't it's likely the 'UP' arrow in the speedo doesn't light either. Try putting the gearlever in L 2 or 1, or press 'W' the 'UP' arrow should light. Replacing the 'UP' arrow lamp should get it all working again.

Oct 30th, 2014, 09:22	#8
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Your right missread, too early in the morning!

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