V40 Marker Light

kebab10 · May 18th, 2009, 16:40

Does anybody have a bumper marker light for a Phase 1, ie 1997 V40 as the nearside rear one on mine has broken. Failing that, does anybody know of a bodge fix using an led perhaps. I know its a pain to remove, but leds last longer apparently.
Thanking you in anticipation

-chris- · May 18th, 2009, 20:20

They are sealed units so your best bet will be to buy a new unit. partsfor volvos sells them..

S40_Paul · May 19th, 2009, 13:34

As above, PartsForVolvosOnline.com sell's the unit's, about 18quid inc delivery. Be careful changing them though, can be bit fidgety.

kebab10 · May 19th, 2009, 14:20

Thanks for the reply regarding this. Have got one on the way from a breaker for £7 all in. Seems a bit ridiculous to just ditch the unit. Is there any way you can drill out the blown lamp and make do and mend it? Done the front ones before and know the rear ones are a pain in the neck.

stevo48 · May 19th, 2009, 16:43

Ive just repaired the front bumper marker light on mine, the led is held in place with sealant, All you do is dig the sealant out, pull out the defective bulb then replace with new led and reseal with silicon. Make sure you cut the wires near the unit when removing marker light to ensure enough wire is left to reconnect when re-fitting unit.

kebab10 · May 19th, 2009, 16:52

Cheers for that. Shall try that on Sunday when I get a chance to do it.

zippo1710 · May 19th, 2009, 19:44

yeah i got four LEDS for my s40 of e-bay £10.00 for the four took about 1/2 hour to do one but all same colour

S40_Paul · May 19th, 2009, 22:46

I'm quite lucky having the Ph2, remove lamp, twist clip, bulb holder comes out, replace bulb, reverse and done. upgraded mine to LED, was rather bright mind with clear marker lamps!

amarshe · Dec 9th, 2009, 15:08

I just fixed two sealed units on a pre-2000 S40.

Simples - I cut the cable about 5cm from the unit, removed it, pull out the sealant type stuff, soldered a new bulb (3mm capless) onto the two diodes, re-sealed with £3.99 silicone sealant from homebase, left overnight to set and re-fitted the next day by reconnecting the wiring.

Total labour time 20 minutes for two and around £6 including sealant.

kebab10 · Dec 13th, 2009, 17:45

Cheers for all your help. Now I know I can fix the faulty one sitting in the shed so shall sort out the sealant and the bulb and holder and give it a go.

May 18th, 2009, 16:40	#1
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	V40 Marker Light Does anybody have a bumper marker light for a Phase 1, ie 1997 V40 as the nearside rear one on mine has broken. Failing that, does anybody know of a bodge fix using an led perhaps. I know its a pain to remove, but leds last longer apparently. Thanking you in anticipation

May 19th, 2009, 13:34	#3
S40_Paul Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham	As above, PartsForVolvosOnline.com sell's the unit's, about 18quid inc delivery. Be careful changing them though, can be bit fidgety. __________________ Really Want's A S40 T4

May 19th, 2009, 14:20	#4
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Marker light Thanks for the reply regarding this. Have got one on the way from a breaker for £7 all in. Seems a bit ridiculous to just ditch the unit. Is there any way you can drill out the blown lamp and make do and mend it? Done the front ones before and know the rear ones are a pain in the neck.

May 19th, 2009, 16:52	#6
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Marker light Cheers for that. Shall try that on Sunday when I get a chance to do it.

May 19th, 2009, 22:46	#8
S40_Paul Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham	I'm quite lucky having the Ph2, remove lamp, twist clip, bulb holder comes out, replace bulb, reverse and done. upgraded mine to LED, was rather bright mind with clear marker lamps! __________________ Really Want's A S40 T4

May 18th, 2009, 20:20	#2
-chris- Senior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 19:58 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: devon	They are sealed units so your best bet will be to buy a new unit. partsfor volvos sells them..

May 19th, 2009, 16:43	#5
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Ive just repaired the front bumper marker light on mine, the led is held in place with sealant, All you do is dig the sealant out, pull out the defective bulb then replace with new led and reseal with silicon. Make sure you cut the wires near the unit when removing marker light to ensure enough wire is left to reconnect when re-fitting unit.

May 19th, 2009, 19:44	#7
zippo1710 New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2009 20:39 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: houghton le spring	yeah i got four LEDS for my s40 of e-bay £10.00 for the four took about 1/2 hour to do one but all same colour

Dec 9th, 2009, 15:08	#9
amarshe Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2023 12:16 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London	I just fixed two sealed units on a pre-2000 S40. Simples - I cut the cable about 5cm from the unit, removed it, pull out the sealant type stuff, soldered a new bulb (3mm capless) onto the two diodes, re-sealed with £3.99 silicone sealant from homebase, left overnight to set and re-fitted the next day by reconnecting the wiring. Total labour time 20 minutes for two and around £6 including sealant.

Dec 13th, 2009, 17:45	#10
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	V40 marker light Cheers for all your help. Now I know I can fix the faulty one sitting in the shed so shall sort out the sealant and the bulb and holder and give it a go.

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