240 Auto Shifter Bulb

SuperChunk83 · Jan 5th, 2019, 18:25

Hi,
I've just picked up first Volvo 240 estate and working through a few little jobs.
Does the 1992 model have an illuminated auto shifter? It's not easy seeing in the dark and I want everything working if possible. If so, how easy is it to change the bulb? Thanks!

loki_the_glt · Jan 7th, 2019, 20:20

It should have: there's probably either one or two screws/Torx bolts attaching the shifter casing to the transmission tunnel. If you undo them and lift up the casing you should see a bulb-holder on the same side as the gear-position tell-tale that moves with the shifter's shaft. Certainly the BW35 in the older auto-boxes was so configured and I can't see Volvo or Borg-Warner changing the set-up.
The casing might be secured with a lug at the opposite end to the screw(s) in which case it needs to be pushed back/forwards as appropriate.

Jan 5th, 2019, 18:25	#1
SuperChunk83 New Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2020 15:06 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Twickenham	240 Auto Shifter Bulb Hi, I've just picked up first Volvo 240 estate and working through a few little jobs. Does the 1992 model have an illuminated auto shifter? It's not easy seeing in the dark and I want everything working if possible. If so, how easy is it to change the bulb? Thanks!

Jan 7th, 2019, 20:20	#2
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Today 17:44 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	It should have: there's probably either one or two screws/Torx bolts attaching the shifter casing to the transmission tunnel. If you undo them and lift up the casing you should see a bulb-holder on the same side as the gear-position tell-tale that moves with the shifter's shaft. Certainly the BW35 in the older auto-boxes was so configured and I can't see Volvo or Borg-Warner changing the set-up. The casing might be secured with a lug at the opposite end to the screw(s) in which case it needs to be pushed back/forwards as appropriate. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

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