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Propofol · Nov 2nd, 2009, 21:19

do they fit in the holder or do they just fit in the hole where the old bulb holder went?

JMP · Nov 2nd, 2009, 22:55

V70 D5 with 108k - so far no problems.
XC90 D5 at 80k - no problems either.

t5tart · Nov 16th, 2009, 15:57

s80 2.5tdi 2000 model 200k miles approx (I cant tell)

DIM has totally dies noting no lights no dials

dies 12 months ago
luckily suprisingly its not an MOT failure
I use my road angel for speed now
the only real pin is it has knocked out the heater controls

think its the power regulator

bogart · Nov 17th, 2009, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Propofol

Thanks mate, why did you choose to fit these ones instead in the black holders?

Wasn't sure if the 1W led would be bright enough, it probably is ok, as the usual lamp is 3W as opposed to 1.2W for the other indicators. So decided more on a whim than science to do it that way.

bogart · Nov 17th, 2009, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Propofol

do they fit in the holder or do they just fit in the hole where the old bulb holder went?

Soldered staright onto the track, encased the led legs and the resistor in heat shrink sleeve.
As I say gives a very nice light. This method could be used if you wanted a coloured dash too.

bogart · Nov 17th, 2009, 17:36

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Originally Posted by t5tart

s80 2.5tdi 2000 model 200k miles approx (I cant tell)

DIM has totally dies noting no lights no dials

dies 12 months ago
luckily suprisingly its not an MOT failure
I use my road angel for speed now
the only real pin is it has knocked out the heater controls

think its the power regulator

Don't see why it should affect the heater controls!

t5tart · Nov 17th, 2009, 21:09

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Originally Posted by bogart

Don't see why it should affect the heater controls!

nor me but the dash died so did the heater controld
dash came back on briefly so did the heater controls
dash died again so did heater controls
coincidence ?

S60-MBS · Nov 17th, 2009, 21:25

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Originally Posted by t5tart

nor me but the dash died so did the heater controld
dash came back on briefly so did the heater controls
dash died again so did heater controls
coincidence ?

Have you checked the network cables under drivers seat and footrest? maybe they are pinching.

t5tart · Nov 17th, 2009, 23:29

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Originally Posted by S60-MBS

Have you checked the network cables under drivers seat and footrest? maybe they are pinching.

under the foot rest ?

nope
I may have a look
cant see anything under the drivers seat
I am guessing I would really need to remove the seat to have a good look though ?

t5tart · Nov 18th, 2009, 10:21

ok had a nose under the drivers seat this morning
cant see anything obvious all the cables connected under the seat
and where they go through the floor they are shielded on like a plastic flexi conduit

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Nov 2nd, 2009, 22:55	#102
JMP Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2020 23:55 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cornwall	V70 D5 with 108k - so far no problems. XC90 D5 at 80k - no problems either. __________________ John 2003 '53 XC90 D5 SE 163bhp Geartronic 1999 'T' V70 XLT 2.5 10V Auto 2005 '55 Mercedes C200 CDI Avantgarde Estate 1979 'T' MGB Roadster

Nov 2nd, 2009, 21:19	#101
Propofol Senior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Kent	do they fit in the holder or do they just fit in the hole where the old bulb holder went?

Nov 16th, 2009, 15:57	#103
t5tart New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2009 12:42 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: milton keynes	s80 2.5tdi 2000 model 200k miles approx (I cant tell) DIM has totally dies noting no lights no dials dies 12 months ago luckily suprisingly its not an MOT failure I use my road angel for speed now the only real pin is it has knocked out the heater controls think its the power regulator

Nov 18th, 2009, 10:21	#110
t5tart New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2009 12:42 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: milton keynes	ok had a nose under the drivers seat this morning cant see anything obvious all the cables connected under the seat and where they go through the floor they are shielded on like a plastic flexi conduit

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