940: Instrument Cluster / Switch Lighting

James_N · Dec 15th, 2014, 23:02

Hi All,

After some OEM Instrument cluster lights for my 940. Bulb holders I have already but the odd spare is always nice to have.

Also I require the bulbs from behind the switches. These are the type that cant be changed but the bulb and holder disconnects as one from the wiring.

Hopefully someone out there has a few going spare.

Cheers
Jim

James_N · Jan 9th, 2015, 01:55

bump, anyone?

Forrest · Jan 10th, 2015, 21:55

Aren't the dash lamps really standard capless bulbs that you can obtain from almost any motor shop? I thought for a long while that some of them were integral with the base like the later switch bulbs but they aren't. You just have to get a good grip on them to pull them out.

There are two different types of switch bulb. The one in the headlamp switch is different to the ones in the ash tray and heated seat switches. Last time I needed some they were both still available from the dealer at a price. I recall seeing some forum posts on a US forum from people who had successfully "repaired" the OEM bulbs by removing the actual bulb part and soldering in a suitable replacement from Radio Shack. Alternatively, if you can find an older Volvo 740/940 at a scrap yard I think they had bulb bases similar to the later composite bulbs but which also took a standard capless bulb.

mrmeringo · Jan 11th, 2015, 00:22

Pic a bit blurred, are these what u are after? Tommy. tommy.mcnaught@yahoo.com

James_N · Jan 16th, 2015, 21:45

Email sent Tommy

Cheers
Jim

Dec 15th, 2014, 23:02	#1
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	940: Instrument Cluster / Switch Lighting Hi All, After some OEM Instrument cluster lights for my 940. Bulb holders I have already but the odd spare is always nice to have. Also I require the bulbs from behind the switches. These are the type that cant be changed but the bulb and holder disconnects as one from the wiring. Hopefully someone out there has a few going spare. Cheers Jim __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Jan 9th, 2015, 01:55	#2
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	bump, anyone? __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Jan 16th, 2015, 21:45	#5
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Email sent Tommy Cheers Jim __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Jan 10th, 2015, 21:55	#3
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Today 01:54 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	Aren't the dash lamps really standard capless bulbs that you can obtain from almost any motor shop? I thought for a long while that some of them were integral with the base like the later switch bulbs but they aren't. You just have to get a good grip on them to pull them out. There are two different types of switch bulb. The one in the headlamp switch is different to the ones in the ash tray and heated seat switches. Last time I needed some they were both still available from the dealer at a price. I recall seeing some forum posts on a US forum from people who had successfully "repaired" the OEM bulbs by removing the actual bulb part and soldering in a suitable replacement from Radio Shack. Alternatively, if you can find an older Volvo 740/940 at a scrap yard I think they had bulb bases similar to the later composite bulbs but which also took a standard capless bulb.

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