Replacing rear sidelight bulbs on S40 52plate

mountainmachine · Nov 15th, 2006, 19:40

Ok so had one of the bulbs go out last week and thought wow volvo's have 2 sidelight bulbs on both sides, good i can wait till it stops raining to take the blown one out to see what kind it is etc.

However tonight i noticed the other one is away, so effectively no sidelight on the nearside rear. Just noticed as mum was driving away.

So question, how do i get to the bulbs, as i had a look and it wasnt obvious and secondly what bulbs are they so i can pick them up at a motorfactors tomorrow.

Thanks

4 forty · Nov 15th, 2006, 19:49

are you refering to the marker lights on the bumper??

replacing marker light bulbs,for year 2000 onwards, pre 2000 are sealed units.

carefully push the light rearwards and unhook the front end of the light from the bumper, the bulb is 4 watt

mountainmachine · Nov 15th, 2006, 20:59

The ones in the light cluster at the back which sit in line with the top of the boot.

SpeedyReedy · Nov 15th, 2006, 21:37

In my experience its best to replace both bulbs in the cluster if one bulb blows as it seems to put extra stress on the other bulb.
I spent one time constantly replacing the bulbs in a rotation effect ie left bulb, right bulb, left bulb etc this stopped when both bulbs replaced.

mountainmachine · Nov 15th, 2006, 21:53

Ok think thats whats happened, what bulbs are they, so i can get them tomorrow? I dont have the car to hand so to speak, as my mums away out for the evening.

SpeedyReedy · Nov 15th, 2006, 22:04

5W bulbs Bayonet 15s according to my 1998 manual,
Not sure if on the later S40s to change the bulbs you have to undo the plastic screw on the side trim at the boot opening to gain access to the bulbs. It changed on the later models.

mountainmachine · Nov 15th, 2006, 22:40

Cool well the rain stopped just as my mum got back so went out and whipped out the lights!

12V5WR5W

Whats the R5W stand for anyone know?

Also notice that there is a space for a second rear fog light. as only one is installed and the cutout is uncutout! Worth adding a second?

gnhuk · Nov 16th, 2006, 00:51

Here's a link for wiring up the n/s rear fog light - it's for a late phase 1 so yours might differ.......

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ght=fog+lights

mountainmachine · Nov 16th, 2006, 16:04

Ok well just got 4 new bulbs for 75p! @ TMS Motorsport Ayr. Just need to wait till the volvo's back from work and i'll fit them and that'll be that, think i'll leave the dual fog converstion just now as cant be bothered messing about with the wiring etc in the volvo as i do that enough in mine. A Bravo HGT 155.

Also anyone know the bhp of the:

Sept 2003 Volvo S40 2.0 TS and what the S stands for? Dont worry i know what the T stands for

4 forty · Nov 16th, 2006, 16:56

the undermentioned page will give all details refering to your particular model,by reading the vin number chart, what gearbox/engine etc is fitted

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/vin_40.shtml

paul

Nov 15th, 2006, 19:40	#1
mountainmachine Volvo s40 2.0 T 2002 Last Online: Oct 26th, 2011 20:09 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ayr nr Glasgow	Replacing rear sidelight bulbs on S40 52plate Ok so had one of the bulbs go out last week and thought wow volvo's have 2 sidelight bulbs on both sides, good i can wait till it stops raining to take the blown one out to see what kind it is etc. However tonight i noticed the other one is away, so effectively no sidelight on the nearside rear. Just noticed as mum was driving away. So question, how do i get to the bulbs, as i had a look and it wasnt obvious and secondly what bulbs are they so i can pick them up at a motorfactors tomorrow. Thanks

Nov 15th, 2006, 19:49	#2
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	replacing side light bulbs are you refering to the marker lights on the bumper?? replacing marker light bulbs,for year 2000 onwards, pre 2000 are sealed units. carefully push the light rearwards and unhook the front end of the light from the bumper, the bulb is 4 watt Last edited by 4 forty; Nov 15th, 2006 at 19:53.

Nov 15th, 2006, 21:37	#4
SpeedyReedy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire	In my experience its best to replace both bulbs in the cluster if one bulb blows as it seems to put extra stress on the other bulb. I spent one time constantly replacing the bulbs in a rotation effect ie left bulb, right bulb, left bulb etc this stopped when both bulbs replaced. __________________ Speedyreedy V70 D5 2010 2015 - 2023 S40 1.8 2006 2010 - 2015 S40 1.8i 1999 2002 - 2010 340 1.4 1991 1994 - 2002

Nov 15th, 2006, 22:04	#6
SpeedyReedy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire	5W bulbs Bayonet 15s according to my 1998 manual, Not sure if on the later S40s to change the bulbs you have to undo the plastic screw on the side trim at the boot opening to gain access to the bulbs. It changed on the later models. __________________ Speedyreedy V70 D5 2010 2015 - 2023 S40 1.8 2006 2010 - 2015 S40 1.8i 1999 2002 - 2010 340 1.4 1991 1994 - 2002

Nov 16th, 2006, 00:51	#8
gnhuk Balding............. Last Online: Jun 29th, 2018 10:35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Linslade	Here's a link for wiring up the n/s rear fog light - it's for a late phase 1 so yours might differ....... http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ght=fog+lights __________________ Gavin VOC17969 2000 S40 1.8S -with various options (Now sold @135k miles) 2012 S40D3 R-Design

Nov 15th, 2006, 20:59	#3
mountainmachine Volvo s40 2.0 T 2002 Last Online: Oct 26th, 2011 20:09 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ayr nr Glasgow	The ones in the light cluster at the back which sit in line with the top of the boot.

Nov 15th, 2006, 21:53	#5
mountainmachine Volvo s40 2.0 T 2002 Last Online: Oct 26th, 2011 20:09 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ayr nr Glasgow	Ok think thats whats happened, what bulbs are they, so i can get them tomorrow? I dont have the car to hand so to speak, as my mums away out for the evening.

Nov 15th, 2006, 22:40	#7
mountainmachine Volvo s40 2.0 T 2002 Last Online: Oct 26th, 2011 20:09 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ayr nr Glasgow	Cool well the rain stopped just as my mum got back so went out and whipped out the lights! 12V5WR5W Whats the R5W stand for anyone know? Also notice that there is a space for a second rear fog light. as only one is installed and the cutout is uncutout! Worth adding a second?

Nov 16th, 2006, 16:04	#9
mountainmachine Volvo s40 2.0 T 2002 Last Online: Oct 26th, 2011 20:09 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ayr nr Glasgow	Ok well just got 4 new bulbs for 75p! @ TMS Motorsport Ayr. Just need to wait till the volvo's back from work and i'll fit them and that'll be that, think i'll leave the dual fog converstion just now as cant be bothered messing about with the wiring etc in the volvo as i do that enough in mine. A Bravo HGT 155. Also anyone know the bhp of the: Sept 2003 Volvo S40 2.0 TS and what the S stands for? Dont worry i know what the T stands for

Nov 16th, 2006, 16:56	#10
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	vin number what it reveals the undermentioned page will give all details refering to your particular model,by reading the vin number chart, what gearbox/engine etc is fitted http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/vin_40.shtml paul

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