Broken headlight

Jun 13th, 2002, 10:36

Has anyone had this problem before ??

The bulb blew in my nearside headlight and when I changed it I noticed that the light unit "rocks" up and down, I can't see anything obviously broken. At night the light points staight down at the road.

Is there a part which can be changed light the aim adjustment or something ? or do I neen a new light :(

Thanks in advance

Si

850 GLT '92 115k

Jun 13th, 2002, 14:51

It may sound obvious but have you re seated the bulb correctly.I had a similar problem with mine and when I checked it again I had failed to push the new bulb correctly into place and replace the wire clip.

markas · Jun 13th, 2002, 18:15

Hi ya,

I agree it sounds like you haven't seated the bulb correctly, this is normally a problem on the driverside due to access problems.

mark.

Jun 13th, 2002, 20:07

Thanks for your ideas, I have checked the new bulb and the retaining spring is fitted in OK. The whole unit moves, if I look through the front of the light I can see the reflector/lense move up and down.

I am starting to prepare myself for a shock when I price a light !

Might take it to my local specialist tomorrow and see what they think.

Si

Simon Linton · Jun 14th, 2002, 07:38

Yup, it's bust and a new unit will be around the ton mark, I'm afraid.

You could try a breaker of course, or wait until the National and hope there's a matching lens in the autojumble.

Jun 14th, 2002, 20:50

checked the dealer for a price, they want £130.77 plus VAT !!

I will keep looking. Changing the light looks straight forward, as long as I can get the bonnet lock back in the right place !

Si

Jun 18th, 2002, 16:58

EURO carparts have quoted me exactly the same price (to the penny!) for a new light.

Does anybody know of a Volvo breakers yard ?

Thanks

Si

Jun 18th, 2002, 17:07

CP Motors in Poole? are usually good for this sort of thing, they advertise in 'Driver' but if you're not a VOC member I'll get the contact details for you.

Jun 18th, 2002, 19:39

Thanks Alex, I would be really grateful for those contact details.

I might become a VOC member soon, I haven't joined yet because I don't know how long I will be a volvo owner for !

Si

Jun 18th, 2002, 19:59

Details are:

www.cpmotors-volvo.co.uk
Tel: 01827 894983

The one I was thinking of in Poole is Forumla Cars, give them a call as well - the guy there posts here sometimes and is a decent bloke.

Tel: 01823 661200
www.formulacars.co.uk

Ask for Tim (tell him the VOC forum sent you!)

Hope that helps

Jun 13th, 2002, 10:36	#1
Simon McL Guest Location:	Broken headlight Has anyone had this problem before ?? The bulb blew in my nearside headlight and when I changed it I noticed that the light unit "rocks" up and down, I can't see anything obviously broken. At night the light points staight down at the road. Is there a part which can be changed light the aim adjustment or something ? or do I neen a new light :( Thanks in advance Si 850 GLT '92 115k

Jun 13th, 2002, 14:51	#2
lotusf1 Guest Location:	RE: Broken headlight It may sound obvious but have you re seated the bulb correctly.I had a similar problem with mine and when I checked it again I had failed to push the new bulb correctly into place and replace the wire clip.

Jun 13th, 2002, 18:15	#3
markas VOC Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stafford	RE: Broken headlight Hi ya, I agree it sounds like you haven't seated the bulb correctly, this is normally a problem on the driverside due to access problems. mark. __________________ Polishing Mark VOC 850 class winner 1998 to 2007 Rejoined 2022

Jun 13th, 2002, 20:07	#4
Simon McL Guest Location:	RE: Broken headlight Thanks for your ideas, I have checked the new bulb and the retaining spring is fitted in OK. The whole unit moves, if I look through the front of the light I can see the reflector/lense move up and down. I am starting to prepare myself for a shock when I price a light ! Might take it to my local specialist tomorrow and see what they think. Si

Jun 14th, 2002, 07:38	#5
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: Broken headlight Yup, it's bust and a new unit will be around the ton mark, I'm afraid. You could try a breaker of course, or wait until the National and hope there's a matching lens in the autojumble.

Jun 14th, 2002, 20:50	#6
Simon McL Guest Location:	RE: Broken headlight checked the dealer for a price, they want £130.77 plus VAT !! I will keep looking. Changing the light looks straight forward, as long as I can get the bonnet lock back in the right place ! Si

Jun 18th, 2002, 16:58	#7
Simon McL Guest Location:	RE: Broken headlight EURO carparts have quoted me exactly the same price (to the penny!) for a new light. Does anybody know of a Volvo breakers yard ? Thanks Si

Jun 18th, 2002, 17:07	#8
alexzoutsos Guest Location:	RE: Broken headlight CP Motors in Poole? are usually good for this sort of thing, they advertise in 'Driver' but if you're not a VOC member I'll get the contact details for you.

Jun 18th, 2002, 19:39	#9
Simon McL Guest Location:	RE: Broken headlight Thanks Alex, I would be really grateful for those contact details. I might become a VOC member soon, I haven't joined yet because I don't know how long I will be a volvo owner for ! Si

Jun 18th, 2002, 19:59	#10
alexzoutsos Guest Location:	RE: Broken headlight Details are: www.cpmotors-volvo.co.uk Tel: 01827 894983 The one I was thinking of in Poole is Forumla Cars, give them a call as well - the guy there posts here sometimes and is a decent bloke. Tel: 01823 661200 www.formulacars.co.uk Ask for Tim (tell him the VOC forum sent you!) Hope that helps

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