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May 19th, 2024, 21:07 | #11 |
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Got a new Xenon headlight "bulb" for my V70 from Halfords for £42 just a couple of weeks ago. I forget the make (could have been Osram or Philips), but it was the same as the one that came out.
I too read the bit in the handbook about instant and terminal electrocution on even so much as looking at the lamp, but I decided to risk it anyway. The guys in Halfords just laughed when I mentioned the paragraph in the handbook, pointing out that they change these lamps all time, and it's otherwise a nice little earner for the dealer. It was a doddle, and took no more than ten minutes. You pull up two big retaining pins and remove the whole headlamp unit, disconnect everything, then change the lamp. Volvo have indeed made it very easy. Also, not wanting to throw away a perfectly good lamp, I only changed the one. Both headlamps illuminate perfectly well and there's no obvious colour difference between the two. Jack |
May 23rd, 2024, 08:53 | #12 |
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Hi Bob, apologies for the late reply due to work. The you tube video is great, clear and detailed. Perfect for what I need, many thanks again!
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May 23rd, 2024, 09:05 | #13 |
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Hi Jack, interesting the comment from Halfords staff. I suppose they have to put these comments in the manual for insurance purposes, Volvo parts did lay it on a bit thick. Thank you for your helpful comment, as you said it should be a doddle.
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Interesting that in this video - shared in another thread by another member - the chap is holding the bulb whilst it's running ! https://youtu.be/b6s3jwy4ZZA?si=TMj8wNp6VTJLdMgY
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