S80: Electrical D1S Xenon bulb replacement

[younger06]

Originally Posted by mcshape

I'm going to the Volvo dealer tomorrow to have mine taken out and new volvo replacements put in

Ouch.......that's gonna hurt.

[mcshape]

Great experience with my dealer, Volvo have reduced the price of the D1S bulbs twice in the last 6 months, So now 2 Bulbs cost around €200 in stead of the previously quoted €350, But as I had a bad experience already with a set of ebay purchased bulbs the dealer did a special price for me and I got them in for less than one would have cost previously!, I have only been into my underground car park in work this morinng but the difference is already clear using the dealer supplied Volvo (Osram) bulbs. Will take out for a spin tonight and see how they are in the pitch dark

[younger06]

Originally Posted by mcshape

Great experience with my dealer, Volvo have reduced the price of the D1S bulbs twice in the last 6 months, So now 2 Bulbs cost around €200 in stead of the previously quoted €350, But as I had a bad experience already with a set of ebay purchased bulbs the dealer did a special price for me and I got them in for less than one would have cost previously!, I have only been into my underground car park in work this morinng but the difference is already clear using the dealer supplied Volvo (Osram) bulbs. Will take out for a spin tonight and see how they are in the pitch dark

Next time I will go to the dealer. I didn't feel comfortable trying to man handle the retaining clip on and off the bulb with the €1000 headlamp on my kitchen table!!!
The best lessons are the hardest learnt !!

[tt82]

I did a guide on changing the headlights bulbs. It's actually quite easy.

[cx90]

I have a mechanic friend who has a trade card at Halfords....he bought replacement bulbs for £30 each and fitted them for me

[younger06]

Originally Posted by tt82

I did a guide on changing the headlights bulbs. It's actually quite easy.

I found the wire spring clip that holds the D1S in place, very difficult to get on and off.
Removing and replacing the headlamp is very easy.

[Grumpyman]

Originally Posted by tt82

I did a guide on changing the headlights bulbs. It's actually quite easy.

Does your guide cover a 2008 v70 se lux with bi xenon? Also where can I find it?
thanks.

[cx90]

These are the ones I got for my V70 - mine has active bi-xenon. They retail for £60 each.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/bul...xenon-bulb-d1s

The person who fitted mine probably took 5 minutes doing each one. Didn't seem too tricky.

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Also found this (didn't spend too much time looking, so there are likely better alternatives)

http://www.xenons4u.co.uk/6-d1s-bulbs