Dash Bulb Replacement 01-04 S40/V40 - Page 6

tt82 · Feb 7th, 2012, 14:40

It seems we have success. If anybody like me has the Info Centre with 2 bulbs then the part number for the bulbs you need is 9148908. You will need to remove the blue rubber cap from your old bulbs and put them on the new bulbs.

Antz · Mar 6th, 2012, 18:41

Bump for this thread.

Ive just done mine using this guide and it was such a big help.

I got the bulbs from http://www.partsforvolvos.co.uk/ Genuine Volvo bulb and only £3.26 each

Robmac999 · Mar 10th, 2012, 15:12

One of the bulbs went (two on my car) so I nipped into a local motor factor and found one that looked almost identical. Sizewise it was the same so I gambled my 1.79 and tried it. Works a treat.
I put the original blue cap on the new bulb.

Ring Automotive
RU509T
12v 1.2w B8.5D

5 minutes, which for me is good going!

Buckoboy · Mar 15th, 2012, 14:24

So after reading all your help on here(thank you), visiting Maplins and finally realising i'd spent too much time on this already have just ordered all three for the heating controls from Volvo, they are £7.92 each now!! Maplins only had 5mm bulbs and they wouldn't fit the holder, they would only be white anyway and was worried about painting them. So if someone finds out where to get the lamps that fit a 2001 P2 V40 with climate control, I'll buy six of them as spares to fit to the holders i have, or if someone wants the holders, I'll send em on.

Only a shame such cheap items are so expensive through the stealer's!

leowyatt · Mar 15th, 2012, 14:45

Did you order them through FRF/Rufe? I got mine for something like £5.50 each

rexer12 · May 26th, 2012, 03:26

and finally got the last bulb done today the hazard switch bulb, i used a bulb from an old p1 unit i had lying around, so at last i have all the dash light lit up wohoo

m0eeb · May 26th, 2012, 11:57

Volvo prices are a rip off,changed ALL dash bulbs for LEDs off Ebay £8.00 for a full set delivered!!

rexer12 · May 26th, 2012, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0eeb

Volvo prices are a rip off,changed ALL dash bulbs for LEDs off Ebay £8.00 for a full set delivered!!

yeas when i asked the dealers it was £8 per bulb.NO thanks

DXMachina · May 27th, 2012, 13:08

Does anyone know of a current source for LEDs to fit the headlight panel?

All three have blown on mine - if I have to do some wiring to fit 3mm/5mm LEDs into the plastic mounts for the original Volvo bulbs I will, but I'd rather have an easier solution. These things are smaller than many twistlock bulbs seen on eBay

leowyatt · May 27th, 2012, 18:40

I'm not sure on leds I got a set from rufe for around £2.50 per bulb.

Feb 7th, 2012, 14:40	#51
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	It seems we have success. If anybody like me has the Info Centre with 2 bulbs then the part number for the bulbs you need is 9148908. You will need to remove the blue rubber cap from your old bulbs and put them on the new bulbs. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en Last edited by tt82; Feb 7th, 2012 at 14:48.

Mar 6th, 2012, 18:41	#52
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Bump for this thread. Ive just done mine using this guide and it was such a big help. I got the bulbs from http://www.partsforvolvos.co.uk/ Genuine Volvo bulb and only £3.26 each __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Mar 10th, 2012, 15:12	#53
Robmac999 Robmac999 Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 16:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ashby de la Zouch	Heater Control Lights One of the bulbs went (two on my car) so I nipped into a local motor factor and found one that looked almost identical. Sizewise it was the same so I gambled my 1.79 and tried it. Works a treat. I put the original blue cap on the new bulb. Ring Automotive RU509T 12v 1.2w B8.5D 5 minutes, which for me is good going! __________________ robmac999 Current: Volvo V40 1.8 S 2002 (51) Previous: Volvo S40 1.6 XS 2000 (W)

Mar 15th, 2012, 14:24	#54
Buckoboy Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2012 14:15 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brighton and Hove View Photos By: Buckoboy	Damn Dealers! So after reading all your help on here(thank you), visiting Maplins and finally realising i'd spent too much time on this already have just ordered all three for the heating controls from Volvo, they are £7.92 each now!! Maplins only had 5mm bulbs and they wouldn't fit the holder, they would only be white anyway and was worried about painting them. So if someone finds out where to get the lamps that fit a 2001 P2 V40 with climate control, I'll buy six of them as spares to fit to the holders i have, or if someone wants the holders, I'll send em on. Only a shame such cheap items are so expensive through the stealer's!

May 26th, 2012, 03:26	#56
rexer12 Premier Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: doncaster	and finally got the last bulb done today the hazard switch bulb, i used a bulb from an old p1 unit i had lying around, so at last i have all the dash light lit up wohoo __________________ 2013 V40 D3 manual, standard

Mar 15th, 2012, 14:45	#55
leowyatt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2016 15:31 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Helens	Did you order them through FRF/Rufe? I got mine for something like £5.50 each

May 26th, 2012, 11:57	#57
m0eeb Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: nr sheffield	Bulbs Volvo prices are a rip off,changed ALL dash bulbs for LEDs off Ebay £8.00 for a full set delivered!!

May 27th, 2012, 13:08	#59
DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	Does anyone know of a current source for LEDs to fit the headlight panel? All three have blown on mine - if I have to do some wiring to fit 3mm/5mm LEDs into the plastic mounts for the original Volvo bulbs I will, but I'd rather have an easier solution. These things are smaller than many twistlock bulbs seen on eBay

May 27th, 2012, 18:40	#60
leowyatt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2016 15:31 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Helens	I'm not sure on leds I got a set from rufe for around £2.50 per bulb.

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