850 Headlight

Dazman · Jan 11th, 2005, 23:25

I had a bulb go on the passenger side headlight a couple of days ago.

When I came to replace it, the part that holds the bulb in place (not sure of the technical term!) broke looks like metal fatigue probably.

Am I right in thinking that I have to replace the whole headlamp unit and that I can't just get the back part?

Can anyone recommend where to get one from (I'm in the UK)? I assume the dealer is gonna want to charge me an arm, a leg and a kidney!

Cheers

Daz

Jan 12th, 2005, 08:37

Hi Daz,

Is it just the metal retainer spring that broke? If so it should be easily replaceable. Try www.partsgateway.co.uk for spare parts.

Regards

Andy

Dazman · Jan 12th, 2005, 13:06

I'm not that lucky for only the clip to be bust!

Its a bit of metal on the back that holds the clip thats broken. The dealers have said that the only replaceable part is the clip otherwise it a new headlight.

I've got quotes from Lea Valley Motors, CP Motors, Neo Brothers and Volvo Spares UK thru partsgateway.com - ranging from £20 - £65 . Has anyone every used these folks?

Cheers

Daz

gary1638 · Jan 12th, 2005, 17:05

On my previous 850 (facelift headlight), the ring that holds the bulb was distorted and I was able to replace it with a part from the dealer. It was, as I remember, a headlamp repair kit and was around £12 all in. I did both sides as the bulb was not being held securely, and it screwed in with three torx screws. A piece of cake, although I did remove the headlight to make access easier.

Good luck

Gary

Jan 11th, 2005, 23:25	#1
Dazman New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2010 11:24 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Telford	850 Headlight I had a bulb go on the passenger side headlight a couple of days ago. When I came to replace it, the part that holds the bulb in place (not sure of the technical term!) broke looks like metal fatigue probably. Am I right in thinking that I have to replace the whole headlamp unit and that I can't just get the back part? Can anyone recommend where to get one from (I'm in the UK)? I assume the dealer is gonna want to charge me an arm, a leg and a kidney! Cheers Daz

Jan 12th, 2005, 08:37	#2
mraldonnelly Guest Location:	RE: 850 Headlight Hi Daz, Is it just the metal retainer spring that broke? If so it should be easily replaceable. Try www.partsgateway.co.uk for spare parts. Regards Andy

Jan 12th, 2005, 13:06	#3
Dazman New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2010 11:24 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Telford	RE: 850 Headlight I'm not that lucky for only the clip to be bust! Its a bit of metal on the back that holds the clip thats broken. The dealers have said that the only replaceable part is the clip otherwise it a new headlight. I've got quotes from Lea Valley Motors, CP Motors, Neo Brothers and Volvo Spares UK thru partsgateway.com - ranging from £20 - £65 . Has anyone every used these folks? Cheers Daz

Jan 12th, 2005, 17:05	#4
gary1638 Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2011 13:21 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: verwood	RE: 850 Headlight On my previous 850 (facelift headlight), the ring that holds the bulb was distorted and I was able to replace it with a part from the dealer. It was, as I remember, a headlamp repair kit and was around £12 all in. I did both sides as the bulb was not being held securely, and it screwed in with three torx screws. A piece of cake, although I did remove the headlight to make access easier. Good luck Gary

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