💡 bulbs

samoilis1970 · Nov 29th, 2015, 23:16

Hi all, can somebody please tell me what type of bulbs are behind the three heat controls with manual airconditioning. The car is a v40 2.0t 1999 T reg

Kind regards Yanni

ilikewatch · Nov 30th, 2015, 07:17

The originals are small incandescent "grain of wheat" bulbs with blue silicone caps - you can replace them like for like, or upgrade to LED'S.

A forumite is selling incandescent replacements in the following thread (I've bought some and was pleased with the product and service) - if you read through the thread there also links to some guides and further info:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=216733

Alternatively you could put on your loosest fitting trousers and take a trip to your nearest main dealer...

foeism · Nov 30th, 2015, 07:53

V40alex is your man. I bought a complete set of led bulbs, for the price of what one main dealer bulb would cost!
Easy to fit as well
Pm him, you won't regret it.

steakpie · Nov 30th, 2015, 08:36

bulbs you need are 286tac t5 you will only need two bulbs for the
phase 1heater these are cheap on ebay. the blue rubber cap that's fitted
to the volvo original ones can easily be removed and refitted to new bulbs
i found that they came off easily.

samoilis1970 · Nov 30th, 2015, 10:44

Great help guys thank you all so much!!! 😀

Naked Overlord · Dec 4th, 2015, 14:05

I'm planning to replace the heater panel and headlight panel bulbs on a 1998 v40. Are these the right bulbs?. Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Vehicle-...dVwA2m&vxp=mtr

brent · Dec 4th, 2015, 14:18

Wow, I didn't even realise the heater controls should light up! Another thing to fix!

patrick264 · Dec 5th, 2015, 18:02

Hi, for climate control models I found a
u tube site that seems quite informative
Robert Diy..title is like ..." removal of ecc unit and bulb replacement"
, will be trying to renew my lights soon

v40alex · Dec 7th, 2015, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naked Overlord

I'm planning to replace the heater panel and headlight panel bulbs on a 1998 v40. Are these the right bulbs?. Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Vehicle-...dVwA2m&vxp=mtr

Not really, those holders won't fit directly, you'll have to transplant the bulbs. Also, you need 'SMD' LEDs otherwise the dimming function will not work. Check out this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=193901&page=2 for more info on LEDs, but bear in mind the holders for the Phase 1 are different from the Phase 2 so you'll have to double check the dimensions before you order.

BTW, I only have incandescent bulbs for the Phase 2. I did look at getting some for the Phase 1 but as steakpie said, 286TAC T5 are the ones and they are cheap already - £2.79 posted for a set of 2 here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286TAC-12v...-/252124628730 (not my listing, no experience of seller

)

steakpie · Dec 7th, 2015, 17:38

i can confirm the seller v40alex suggested on ebay is ok i bought my replacement
bulbs from him and arrived next day. alternatively if you are after smd led etc for the phase 1 try b8.5d t5 the heater panel bulb fittings are only standard instrument cluster
fittings.

Nov 29th, 2015, 23:16	#1
samoilis1970 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2019 17:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastleigh	💡 bulbs Hi all, can somebody please tell me what type of bulbs are behind the three heat controls with manual airconditioning. The car is a v40 2.0t 1999 T reg Kind regards Yanni __________________ V40 2.0T SE 1999 and Volvo c30 1.6 petrol R design

Nov 30th, 2015, 07:17	#2
ilikewatch Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2023 08:58 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln	The originals are small incandescent "grain of wheat" bulbs with blue silicone caps - you can replace them like for like, or upgrade to LED'S. A forumite is selling incandescent replacements in the following thread (I've bought some and was pleased with the product and service) - if you read through the thread there also links to some guides and further info: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=216733 Alternatively you could put on your loosest fitting trousers and take a trip to your nearest main dealer... __________________ '02 (51) silver Volvo S40 1.9D - RIP (Turbo) '02 (52) blue Volvo V40 1.8 - RIP (Head Gasket) '04 (54) blue Volvo S40 1.9D Sport - RIP (RTA) '18 (68) silver Volvo V40 T3 R Design Last edited by ilikewatch; Nov 30th, 2015 at 07:20.

Nov 30th, 2015, 07:53	#3
foeism Senior Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 17:02 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Caerphilly	V40alex is your man. I bought a complete set of led bulbs, for the price of what one main dealer bulb would cost! Easy to fit as well Pm him, you won't regret it. __________________ Mostly driving a Panama Yellow 2000 V40 2.0T Moved on - 2010 XC90 D5 se auto Vivian the 2001 Volvo s40 t4, engine B4204T5 -RIP

Nov 30th, 2015, 08:36	#4
steakpie Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2016 23:53 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: up north	bulbs you need are 286tac t5 you will only need two bulbs for the phase 1heater these are cheap on ebay. the blue rubber cap that's fitted to the volvo original ones can easily be removed and refitted to new bulbs i found that they came off easily. __________________ 2000 s40 t4 b4192T2

Nov 30th, 2015, 10:44	#5
samoilis1970 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2019 17:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastleigh	Great help guys thank you all so much!!! 😀 __________________ V40 2.0T SE 1999 and Volvo c30 1.6 petrol R design

Dec 4th, 2015, 14:05	#6
Naked Overlord Junior Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 19:55 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Birmingham	I'm planning to replace the heater panel and headlight panel bulbs on a 1998 v40. Are these the right bulbs?. Thanks http://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Vehicle-...dVwA2m&vxp=mtr __________________ 1998 V40 1.8 173,000

Dec 4th, 2015, 14:18	#7
brent Member Last Online: May 17th, 2022 12:07 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Middlesex	Wow, I didn't even realise the heater controls should light up! Another thing to fix!

Dec 5th, 2015, 18:02	#8
patrick264 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2018 08:04 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Edinburgh MK Northampton Rugby Coventry Glasgow	Hi, for climate control models I found a u tube site that seems quite informative Robert Diy..title is like ..." removal of ecc unit and bulb replacement" , will be trying to renew my lights soon __________________ Volvo s40 2.0 cd petrol b4204s 1999

Dec 7th, 2015, 17:38	#10
steakpie Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2016 23:53 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: up north	i can confirm the seller v40alex suggested on ebay is ok i bought my replacement bulbs from him and arrived next day. alternatively if you are after smd led etc for the phase 1 try b8.5d t5 the heater panel bulb fittings are only standard instrument cluster fittings. __________________ 2000 s40 t4 b4192T2

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