Dash Bulb Replacement 01-04 S40/V40 - Page 12

caprirob · Mar 24th, 2013, 19:33

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Originally Posted by gordonr

does changing the heater bulb lights illuminate the hazard light aswell or is that an entirely
different bulb and set up ?

I'll let you know when my bulbs get here

yusaf1 · Mar 26th, 2013, 20:44

I've just changed my heater panel bulbs with genuine volvo part number 30864099
Looking at this thread they are a different part number but fit and work fine, or have I gone and fitted the wrong bulbs if that's at all possible??

foeism · Apr 12th, 2013, 22:16

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Originally Posted by caprirob

These http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1908152868...84.m1497.l2649 appear to be the correct fitment for Phase 1 Lights switch ( only 1 required it seems )

and just ordered these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009071519...84.m1497.l2649 for the Phase 1 heater control panel - T5 fitment again in blue would seem to be correct.

Only £6 delivered for the lot - I will report back when fitted - if they dont work I can stomach a £6 loss but can't see why they wouldnt if they fitting is right

Any update if they fitted ok, or some pics?

caprirob · Apr 13th, 2013, 06:46

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Originally Posted by foeism

Any update if they fitted ok, or some pics?

Sorry mate they didnt work :-( thankfully they were cheap enough for it not to really matter but I will need to get genuine ones from Volvo unless anyone can provide a link to aftermarket ones which definately fit

Robmac999 · Apr 16th, 2013, 14:14

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Originally Posted by Robmac999

One of the bulbs went (two on my car) so I nipped into a local motor factor and found one that looked almost identical. Sizewise it was the same so I gambled my 1.79 and tried it. Works a treat.
I put the original blue cap on the new bulb.

Ring Automotive
RU509T
12v 1.2w B8.5D

5 minutes, which for me is good going!

This might help anyone with a phase 1 or some 1.5's looking for heater bulbs.

caprirob · Apr 16th, 2013, 14:38

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Originally Posted by Robmac999

This might help anyone with a phase 1 or some 1.5's looking for heater bulbs.

They look spot on for the heater panel bulbs - does anyone have an aftermarket option for the Headlamp switch bulb ? cheapest I have seen the genuine Volvo one for is about £5 !!

Robmac999 · Apr 16th, 2013, 16:25

I just bought a Volvo one. If I remember correctly there's only one on the light switch panel. Might explain why the fog lamp switches can't be seen in the dark!
And having paid Volvo's price, when I needed one for the heater switches I took the old one with me to the local motor factors. Found one that looked right, even though the plastic holder was a different colour, thought it was worth trying...struck lucky.

ComedyNose · May 5th, 2013, 13:38

I think I might be duplicating information here, but I can verify that I bought these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200921436325

...in the T4 variant and I've successfully fitted them in both the headlight/foglight/dimmer switches on the right and in the HVAC controls in the centre. This seems a bit counter intuitive as Volvo fits different bulbs in these two units but the ones I ordered fit both units and DO work.

Things to bear in mind are that with LEDs polarity does matter so it's trial and error as to which way works. I struck lucky with two out of three right first time in each unit. If it's the wrong way round then there's no damage - they just need flipping round through 180 degrees.

The results are good for the headlight switch, though it is very bright. On the HVAC unit the new lights are a little shorter than the original bulbs and the light from them is a little more directional. This means that the light distribution isn't quite as even as it is with the incandescent bulbs, though I'm happy enough with it.

Be aware that the factory bulbs have blue caps on yellow bulbs, giving green light. If you buy blue LEDs like I did then your dashboard will be very blue indeed. It's not unattractive though.

Oops - pertinent info: 2002 Ph2 1.9d

vanman263 · Oct 2nd, 2013, 17:20

Many thanks for this bulb replacement method. I did it this afternoon,took just over an hour,no real dramas,dash and switch panel now all light up. Only down side cost of Volvo bulbs.....£35 Odd inc vat.....Ouch.

Ansel1 · Dec 28th, 2013, 15:38

Info re changing bulbs much appreciated.
I spoke to my normal Volvo dealer, normally quite good, and they told me that it would require taking the dashboard out!!!!! (with the commensurate charge for doing so!!)
When I get around to it I'll order the bulbs, from the recommended supplier in the article, and do the job myself.
Once again, many thanks.
John

Apr 16th, 2013, 16:25	#117
Robmac999 Robmac999 Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 16:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ashby de la Zouch	Volvo I just bought a Volvo one. If I remember correctly there's only one on the light switch panel. Might explain why the fog lamp switches can't be seen in the dark! And having paid Volvo's price, when I needed one for the heater switches I took the old one with me to the local motor factors. Found one that looked right, even though the plastic holder was a different colour, thought it was worth trying...struck lucky. __________________ robmac999 Current: Volvo V40 1.8 S 2002 (51) Previous: Volvo S40 1.6 XS 2000 (W)

May 5th, 2013, 13:38	#118
ComedyNose New Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 12:25 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool	I think I might be duplicating information here, but I can verify that I bought these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200921436325 ...in the T4 variant and I've successfully fitted them in both the headlight/foglight/dimmer switches on the right and in the HVAC controls in the centre. This seems a bit counter intuitive as Volvo fits different bulbs in these two units but the ones I ordered fit both units and DO work. Things to bear in mind are that with LEDs polarity does matter so it's trial and error as to which way works. I struck lucky with two out of three right first time in each unit. If it's the wrong way round then there's no damage - they just need flipping round through 180 degrees. The results are good for the headlight switch, though it is very bright. On the HVAC unit the new lights are a little shorter than the original bulbs and the light from them is a little more directional. This means that the light distribution isn't quite as even as it is with the incandescent bulbs, though I'm happy enough with it. Be aware that the factory bulbs have blue caps on yellow bulbs, giving green light. If you buy blue LEDs like I did then your dashboard will be very blue indeed. It's not unattractive though. Oops - pertinent info: 2002 Ph2 1.9d Last edited by ComedyNose; May 5th, 2013 at 15:01.

Dec 28th, 2013, 15:38	#120
Ansel1 Mr Last Online: Dec 21st, 2019 13:58 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bradford	S40 dash bulbs Info re changing bulbs much appreciated. I spoke to my normal Volvo dealer, normally quite good, and they told me that it would require taking the dashboard out!!!!! (with the commensurate charge for doing so!!) When I get around to it I'll order the bulbs, from the recommended supplier in the article, and do the job myself. Once again, many thanks. John

Mar 26th, 2013, 20:44	#112
yusaf1 Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2022 12:49 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey	I've just changed my heater panel bulbs with genuine volvo part number 30864099 Looking at this thread they are a different part number but fit and work fine, or have I gone and fitted the wrong bulbs if that's at all possible??

Oct 2nd, 2013, 17:20	#119
vanman263 New Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2015 14:25 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dartford	Many thanks for this bulb replacement method. I did it this afternoon,took just over an hour,no real dramas,dash and switch panel now all light up. Only down side cost of Volvo bulbs.....£35 Odd inc vat.....Ouch.

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