marker light not working

crosser · Oct 21st, 2007, 20:35

can anyone tell me how to remove a rear side marker light on my phase 2 t4? ive ordered a haynes but mot due tomorrow so need to sort it in the morning..

thanks

scottishvolvo · Oct 21st, 2007, 21:16

AFAIK the marker lights are not a testable item. I'm sure some one here with more knowledge will confirm this or tell me I am talking keech(ch as in loch)

Ex Bmw owner · Oct 21st, 2007, 22:47

You have to drop the side of the rear bumper down and access it from the back.Failing that if you cover both rear lights with gaffer tape I don't think they can fail it on them.They only have to work if they're fitted and visable as far as i'm aware

Jocksuper7 · Oct 21st, 2007, 23:17

phase 2 maker lights just prize out, i think from the rear there is a metal retaining spring that holds it in place, gently get a GS (flatblade) screwdriver and try both sides bit i am sure its the rear that will release first, the you 1/4 turn the bulb out, easy peasy i beleive the phase one ones are much harder to get out.

Be warned though i have been pulled by the cops for having smoked markers with white bulbs, so i had to change them to ambers to keep the Feds happy

andy_scs · Oct 21st, 2007, 23:58

I was going to take the bulbs out of mine (because they annoy me being on) and change the lenses to smoked ones.

Andy

MidnightT4 · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:39

On a phase 2 the markers just prise out with a small flatheasd screwdriver at one side.

Blackie · Oct 22nd, 2007, 13:38

So the phase one's you have to drop the bumper down? My Pass side rear aint working and the bulb doe snot seem changeable and I cant see where the wiring goes so that I can remove/replace the unit.

inmans40 · Oct 22nd, 2007, 15:32

the marker lights are not tested on the mot. the rear one can be accessed from underneath and reaching up.

Toblerone · Oct 22nd, 2007, 18:22

I just prised mine out with a thin screwdriver, protecting the bumper with a cloth.

There's nothing you can do with the unit once it's out though - it's totally sealed and you need a new one to replace it. Also, they don't appear to have any wiring connectors visable, and the new ones are supplied with bare wires, therefore you need to crimp or solder them onto the existing wires.

I don't think Volvo planned them as a user servicable item, but 2 of mine were out. Good excuse for a smoked set!

hansol · Oct 22nd, 2007, 19:55

Original ones are supplied with the conector. I got to my rear ones by loosening the wheelarch liner. Its a bit knuckle scrapper but still only a 10 min job.

Oct 21st, 2007, 20:35	#1
crosser New Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2008 17:40 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bicester	marker light not working can anyone tell me how to remove a rear side marker light on my phase 2 t4? ive ordered a haynes but mot due tomorrow so need to sort it in the morning.. thanks

Oct 21st, 2007, 21:16	#2
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 21:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	AFAIK the marker lights are not a testable item. I'm sure some one here with more knowledge will confirm this or tell me I am talking keech(ch as in loch) __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 13:38	#7
Blackie New Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2008 09:51 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Antrim View Photos By: Blackie	So the phase one's you have to drop the bumper down? My Pass side rear aint working and the bulb doe snot seem changeable and I cant see where the wiring goes so that I can remove/replace the unit. __________________ 1999 Volvo V40 1.9D XS 1993 Vaux Cavalier 1.8LSi(SRi lookylike) Northern Ireland, THE place to cruise

Oct 21st, 2007, 22:47	#3
Ex Bmw owner Junior Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2012 19:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Market Harborough	You have to drop the side of the rear bumper down and access it from the back.Failing that if you cover both rear lights with gaffer tape I don't think they can fail it on them.They only have to work if they're fitted and visable as far as i'm aware

Oct 21st, 2007, 23:17	#4
Jocksuper7 Grease Monkey Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 15:06 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lockerbie-Basingstoke	phase 2 maker lights just prize out, i think from the rear there is a metal retaining spring that holds it in place, gently get a GS (flatblade) screwdriver and try both sides bit i am sure its the rear that will release first, the you 1/4 turn the bulb out, easy peasy i beleive the phase one ones are much harder to get out. Be warned though i have been pulled by the cops for having smoked markers with white bulbs, so i had to change them to ambers to keep the Feds happy

Oct 21st, 2007, 23:58	#5
andy_scs Junior Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2013 15:51 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farnham	I was going to take the bulbs out of mine (because they annoy me being on) and change the lenses to smoked ones. Andy

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:39	#6
MidnightT4 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2023 18:55 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aberdeen	On a phase 2 the markers just prise out with a small flatheasd screwdriver at one side.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 15:32	#8
inmans40 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2009 19:05 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Doncaster/Liverpool	the marker lights are not tested on the mot. the rear one can be accessed from underneath and reaching up.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 18:22	#9
Toblerone Junior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2008 18:37 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rugby	I just prised mine out with a thin screwdriver, protecting the bumper with a cloth. There's nothing you can do with the unit once it's out though - it's totally sealed and you need a new one to replace it. Also, they don't appear to have any wiring connectors visable, and the new ones are supplied with bare wires, therefore you need to crimp or solder them onto the existing wires. I don't think Volvo planned them as a user servicable item, but 2 of mine were out. Good excuse for a smoked set!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 19:55	#10
hansol Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2010 22:20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: london	Original ones are supplied with the conector. I got to my rear ones by loosening the wheelarch liner. Its a bit knuckle scrapper but still only a 10 min job.

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