Electrics: headlamp bulbs

[DLM48]

GRRRRRRRRR N/S dipped beam bulb has gone pop

Because my V70R has a Prinz LPG system getting to the covers on the back of the headlamp unit to gain access to the bulbs is going to be a RPITA as the LPG thinghy is in the way and that is going to mean I need tiny tiny tiny hands, that of course is my problem.

Looking on YouTube seems I should remove the bumper to get access to remove the headlamp unit, that seems crazy.

BUT what bulbs should I fit just a standard H7 55W bulb, a high performance H7 55W bulb or go for a 100W version or should I consider fitting LED bulbs

thanks

kindest regards

[stuart bowes]

Im interested in a definitive answer on this as well, I've not heard anything that says it's definitely ok in terms of law

for example, how accurate is this info.. https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/bl...gal-in-the-uk/

[Dazza95]

I have been very happy with Osram Ultralife bulbs. These last much longer than standard bulbs which means you won’t have to go through the awkward process of replacing blown bulbs very often. The NS bulbs are a pain to replace on the facelift S60 without removing the bumper, so once I’d done the job once, I didn’t want to have to do it again in the near future.

[100K+]

Confused here... if your car is an awd R your bulbs will be Xenon???? not H7 tungstens. The fittings are totally different. If this is 1st new bulb fitment remove bumper and remove light. Then u can see how replacement works. If all bits come apart u can remove bumper ( with practice) in 20 minutes. I bought genuine volvo bulbs on basis that originals lasted 10+ years and they were also DRL..
Cheers Bob

[lynns hubby]

I have had to change a couple of H7s on our XC70 and it was the N/S both times so air box etc out of the way and then it was a tight.
Its crazy to have to remove a bumper to change what is in real terms, a serviceable item. The worlds gone mad.

[stuart bowes]

the bumper removal is easy, I could probably have it off in 10mins

what's awkward/fiddly/ideally a 2 person job is getting it back on again

totally agree though having to do so to change a bulb is ludicrous

[DLM48]

Originally Posted by 100K+

Confused here... if your car is an awd R your bulbs will be Xenon???? not H7 tungstens. The fittings are totally different. If this is 1st new bulb fitment remove bumper and remove light. Then u can see how replacement works. If all bits come apart u can remove bumper ( with practice) in 20 minutes. I bought genuine volvo bulbs on basis that originals lasted 10+ years and they were also DRL..
Cheers Bob

2004 V70R I think it has H7 bulbs not Xenon

[100K+]

Originally Posted by DLM48

2004 V70R I think it has H7 bulbs not Xenon

Beg to differ. These were fitted in my 2004 V70Awd R. in the dip beam location. 95% sure the mains were tungsten though.

Cheers
Bob

[DLM48]

Originally Posted by 100K+

Beg to differ. These were fitted in my 2004 V70Awd R. in the dip beam location. 95% sure the mains were tungsten though.

Cheers
Bob

well when I get them out I will discover what sort of bulbs are in there BUT for sure they were not ultra bright

[Clan]

Originally Posted by DLM48

GRRRRRRRRR N/S dipped beam bulb has gone pop

Because my V70R has a Prinz LPG system getting to the covers on the back of the headlamp unit to gain access to the bulbs is going to be a RPITA as the LPG thinghy is in the way and that is going to mean I need tiny tiny tiny hands, that of course is my problem.

Looking on YouTube seems I should remove the bumper to get access to remove the headlamp unit, that seems crazy.

BUT what bulbs should I fit just a standard H7 55W bulb, a high performance H7 55W bulb or go for a 100W version or should I consider fitting LED bulbs

thanks

kindest regards

get the volvo long life H7 headlamp bulbs , you don't want to do that job too often and with the headlamps on as running lamps a normal short life bulb usually goes after a couple of months , volvo a couple of years ...