DAFT Question - 12v socket

M88JCP · Feb 19th, 2018, 16:56

Hi all

I have a 2001 v40 with what i assume is a non smokers pack?? It has a 12v socket, top left of the gear change and no ash tray.

I've just removed the gear surround to polish the piano black trim, and while removing the 12v socket I starting wondering whether the clear ring around the socket should light up? Is there a bulb built into the 12v socket?

If so, true to form, mine has blown. So far I have changed the ECC bulbs, ICM bulbs and headlight switch bulbs!!!! I've spent a fortune on bulbs and it would be nice if they all worked

Thanks

Picture to show my interior layout
http://autowpaper.com/images/volvo-s...interior-2.jpg

gatos · Feb 19th, 2018, 18:27

Yes, there is a small bulb in there that goes after a few years. If you look at the bottom of the socket, you will see a black plastic bit sticking out on the side with a metal connector at the bottom of it. The bulb is in there.

M88JCP · Feb 19th, 2018, 18:42

Thanks Gatos

Without dismantling the surround again, do you know the part number or somewhere I can find it?

ITSv40 · Feb 19th, 2018, 19:42

It is a right bitch to replace the bulb. I took my socket out completely to make it easier and even then it is like a Chinese puzzle. Cannot remember how I did it, but I'm sure someone did a write up on here describing the method.

bobthecabbage · Feb 19th, 2018, 22:03

I broke mine trying...

Then I decided it didn't need to be illuminated anyway.

M88JCP · Feb 19th, 2018, 22:15

Thanks all

I have already had the parts separated but wasn’t sure if it was a bulb!! Now just need to find a bulb to fit 🙂

gatos · Feb 19th, 2018, 22:26

Don't know the part number. It is the same as some of the bulbs in the pre 2001 S40 and V40s. Will see if I can find one and take a photo of it

pierremcalpine · Feb 19th, 2018, 22:59

Check my guides, I’ve got one for replacing just that bulb.

Feb 19th, 2018, 16:56	#1
M88JCP Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 18:55 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Birmingham	DAFT Question - 12v socket Hi all I have a 2001 v40 with what i assume is a non smokers pack?? It has a 12v socket, top left of the gear change and no ash tray. I've just removed the gear surround to polish the piano black trim, and while removing the 12v socket I starting wondering whether the clear ring around the socket should light up? Is there a bulb built into the 12v socket? If so, true to form, mine has blown. So far I have changed the ECC bulbs, ICM bulbs and headlight switch bulbs!!!! I've spent a fortune on bulbs and it would be nice if they all worked Thanks Picture to show my interior layout http://autowpaper.com/images/volvo-s...interior-2.jpg

Feb 19th, 2018, 18:27	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Yes, there is a small bulb in there that goes after a few years. If you look at the bottom of the socket, you will see a black plastic bit sticking out on the side with a metal connector at the bottom of it. The bulb is in there. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Feb 19th, 2018, 19:42	#4
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:47 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	It is a right bitch to replace the bulb. I took my socket out completely to make it easier and even then it is like a Chinese puzzle. Cannot remember how I did it, but I'm sure someone did a write up on here describing the method. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Feb 19th, 2018, 22:03	#5
bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	I broke mine trying... Then I decided it didn't need to be illuminated anyway. __________________ '04 V40 1.9D

Feb 19th, 2018, 22:26	#7
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Don't know the part number. It is the same as some of the bulbs in the pre 2001 S40 and V40s. Will see if I can find one and take a photo of it __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Feb 19th, 2018, 18:42	#3
M88JCP Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 18:55 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Birmingham	Thanks Gatos Without dismantling the surround again, do you know the part number or somewhere I can find it?

Feb 19th, 2018, 22:15	#6
M88JCP Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 18:55 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Birmingham	Thanks all I have already had the parts separated but wasn’t sure if it was a bulb!! Now just need to find a bulb to fit 🙂

Feb 19th, 2018, 22:59	#8
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Check my guides, I’ve got one for replacing just that bulb. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

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