Volvo s40 1998 healights replacement

martin213 · Jun 23rd, 2012, 00:52

Okay guys yesterday i went out to the scrapyard and picked the headlights of a volvo s40 2001, i didnt like my ones because they are too old, so i fit the new headlights to my 1998 volvo and now when i am on low beams they are perfect when iswitch on to highbeam they become weaker as if there is not enough power for both of them .
On my volvo the headlight only has one bulb both for high and low beam, the new one has two separate bulbs one for high one for low beam

Has anyone tried to do this and what is the solution to this problem. Do i need to put a new headlight relay?

If something ins not clear please ask ?
Thank you!

m1tch1987 · Jun 23rd, 2012, 14:25

I am guessing you have just fitted phase 2 headlights to a phase 1 car, I think there is a bit of adapting of the phase 1 loom to make the phase 2 headlights work correctly, im sure there will be someone who will come along in a sec to give you exactly what you need to know, I have a phase 2 car but im just saying what I have heard on the forum

Dog_Book · Jun 23rd, 2012, 14:30

look here

atnas666 · Jun 23rd, 2012, 15:46

just a tip there is only 1 power cable for the 2bulbs the rest is earth

Jun 23rd, 2012, 00:52	#1
martin213 New Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2012 16:17 Join Date: May 2011 Location: london	Volvo s40 1998 healights replacement Okay guys yesterday i went out to the scrapyard and picked the headlights of a volvo s40 2001, i didnt like my ones because they are too old, so i fit the new headlights to my 1998 volvo and now when i am on low beams they are perfect when iswitch on to highbeam they become weaker as if there is not enough power for both of them . On my volvo the headlight only has one bulb both for high and low beam, the new one has two separate bulbs one for high one for low beam Has anyone tried to do this and what is the solution to this problem. Do i need to put a new headlight relay? If something ins not clear please ask ? Thank you! Last edited by martin213; Jun 23rd, 2012 at 01:53.

Jun 23rd, 2012, 14:25	#2
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	I am guessing you have just fitted phase 2 headlights to a phase 1 car, I think there is a bit of adapting of the phase 1 loom to make the phase 2 headlights work correctly, im sure there will be someone who will come along in a sec to give you exactly what you need to know, I have a phase 2 car but im just saying what I have heard on the forum __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Jun 23rd, 2012, 15:46	#4
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	just a tip there is only 1 power cable for the 2bulbs the rest is earth __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

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