Bulb Failure, Position Light

AJA · Nov 28th, 2007, 20:34

Hi all

I had the error message 'Bulb Failure, Position Light' appear yesterday, so had a walk around the car and the rear nearside tail-light was out. After a tap it came back on but the error message won't go away.

How can I reset this please? Please don't tell me it's a dealer visit.

Viper_7 · Nov 28th, 2007, 23:28

You need to replace it - and it's opposite number.

However if a "tap" brought it back - check the connections.

It's not a dealer visit and nothing needs resetting, it's either not happy with the connection or the bulb is about to fail.

Replacing just the one causes a difference between the resistance of the bulb and it's opposite number due to the age gap and thus the warning doesn't go away...replace them both and it will sort it. ( believe there's two in each tail light - I'd replace all four)

vipes

AJA · Nov 29th, 2007, 08:09

Wow, the on-board is that intelligent! I shall replace all four today then.

Thanks for the advice matey.

AJA · Nov 29th, 2007, 09:43

I've just had both bulb holders out and one bulb on the nearside has blown. It just wasn't obvious to me on first glance. Me stupid!

JIM C · Nov 29th, 2007, 10:53

There are so many bulbs in these tail lamps.
Glad your sorted.

Viper_7 · Nov 29th, 2007, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJA

Wow, the on-board is that intelligent! I shall replace all four today then.

Thanks for the advice matey.

I'd call it more a pain in the a$$ sometimes!

AJA · Nov 29th, 2007, 18:41

I've replaced all four of the bulbs today and low and behold the message has cleared. I feel like a right dumbass for asking on here now.

JIM C · Nov 29th, 2007, 18:44

We all learn from our experiences.
Never mind.

Martin1410 · Feb 17th, 2020, 13:16

I changed the position light in the front headlight and it still mentions that there is a position light malfunction, I'm not sure on what to do at this point. May I get some help?

Nov 28th, 2007, 20:34	#1
AJA VOC 21370 Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2020 18:15 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manchester View Photos By: AJA	Bulb Failure, Position Light Hi all I had the error message 'Bulb Failure, Position Light' appear yesterday, so had a walk around the car and the rear nearside tail-light was out. After a tap it came back on but the error message won't go away. How can I reset this please? Please don't tell me it's a dealer visit. __________________

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Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	You need to replace it - and it's opposite number. However if a "tap" brought it back - check the connections. It's not a dealer visit and nothing needs resetting, it's either not happy with the connection or the bulb is about to fail. Replacing just the one causes a difference between the resistance of the bulb and it's opposite number due to the age gap and thus the warning doesn't go away...replace them both and it will sort it. ( believe there's two in each tail light - I'd replace all four) vipes __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

Nov 29th, 2007, 08:09	#3
AJA VOC 21370 Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2020 18:15 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manchester View Photos By: AJA	Wow, the on-board is that intelligent! I shall replace all four today then. Thanks for the advice matey. __________________

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AJA VOC 21370 Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2020 18:15 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manchester View Photos By: AJA	I've just had both bulb holders out and one bulb on the nearside has blown. It just wasn't obvious to me on first glance. Me stupid! __________________

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	There are so many bulbs in these tail lamps. Glad your sorted. __________________

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AJA VOC 21370 Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2020 18:15 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manchester View Photos By: AJA	I've replaced all four of the bulbs today and low and behold the message has cleared. I feel like a right dumbass for asking on here now. __________________

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	We all learn from our experiences. Never mind. __________________

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Martin1410 New Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2020 11:49 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Witney	position light malfunction volvo v40 2013 I changed the position light in the front headlight and it still mentions that there is a position light malfunction, I'm not sure on what to do at this point. May I get some help?

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