S40 V40: - headlight arrrr

mullibuda · Oct 17th, 2018, 08:34

hi v40 2.0 auto phase 1.5 h4 headlight. A year ago lights started playing up every now and again. droping to just the drivers side light.so 2 months ago did the relay swop in the cem perfect for 2 months.3days ago went to car at 7.am headlights on, keys in my hand, buzzing sound from drivers side dash air vent ish.So did the wiring loom check under rad from fuse box to drivers wing all perfect 10/10 condition very pleased re taped and sealed, checked headlight switch all good, found the dead bulb not replacing at £7, rechecked cem for any shorts seems ok .placed battery back on last night all good i thought 7 ish this morning looked out of window headlights on,so disconected battery help please help, it is starting to get to me. Just to say it has been wet this week,and we also have home safe, any ideas please cheers mike

CharlesStevenson · Oct 17th, 2018, 15:58

Hi, I had the same problem as you on my previous S40 and here's a link to a tip/test I used - it's easier than reposting.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=272600

Might not work, but if it does it could show there's an issue with the soldering of the new relay?

Oct 17th, 2018, 08:34	#1
mullibuda New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2022 20:02 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: chester	headlight arrrr hi v40 2.0 auto phase 1.5 h4 headlight. A year ago lights started playing up every now and again. droping to just the drivers side light.so 2 months ago did the relay swop in the cem perfect for 2 months.3days ago went to car at 7.am headlights on, keys in my hand, buzzing sound from drivers side dash air vent ish.So did the wiring loom check under rad from fuse box to drivers wing all perfect 10/10 condition very pleased re taped and sealed, checked headlight switch all good, found the dead bulb not replacing at £7, rechecked cem for any shorts seems ok .placed battery back on last night all good i thought 7 ish this morning looked out of window headlights on,so disconected battery help please help, it is starting to get to me. Just to say it has been wet this week,and we also have home safe, any ideas please cheers mike

Oct 17th, 2018, 15:58	#2
CharlesStevenson Premier Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 17:33 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Nottingham	Hi, I had the same problem as you on my previous S40 and here's a link to a tip/test I used - it's easier than reposting. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=272600 Might not work, but if it does it could show there's an issue with the soldering of the new relay? __________________ Now: 04 reg V70 2.4 SE 2.4 auto 177k Then: Volvo, Saab, BMW, MB, Ford, Vx, Opel, Fiat, Rover, Porsche, Alfa, Austin, Renault, etc

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