V40: - Climate control dash lamps

Buckoboy · Oct 29th, 2011, 13:56

I have had to replace one of the three dash bulbs in the rear of the climate control unit, at a cost of £7.40 + VAT, I now notice that the new lamp shines through a green/blue colour, whereas the other two have faded lamp covers and are more orange in colour.
I don't want to buy the other two lamps just because of the colour, has anyone tried to get just the blue covers or perhaps paint them?
If so, one could just buy a replacement lamp from Maplins and paint it in future..

Clan · Oct 29th, 2011, 14:22

when changing bulbs in difficult locations always change the lot whilst the unit is out , saves a lot of hassle later .

Buckoboy · Oct 29th, 2011, 16:56

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Originally Posted by Clan

when changing bulbs in difficult locations always change the lot whilst the unit is out , saves a lot of hassle later .

It's no hassle getting to them, it's just I don't want to pay for two bulbs just because they are the wrong colour..

600andy · Nov 3rd, 2011, 21:25

Mate, you could carefull remove the plastic cover off the blown one and swap with the nice blue one on the new one - they should all then more or less be the same colour in theory!

Oct 29th, 2011, 13:56	#1
Buckoboy Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2012 14:15 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brighton and Hove View Photos By: Buckoboy	Climate control dash lamps I have had to replace one of the three dash bulbs in the rear of the climate control unit, at a cost of £7.40 + VAT, I now notice that the new lamp shines through a green/blue colour, whereas the other two have faded lamp covers and are more orange in colour. I don't want to buy the other two lamps just because of the colour, has anyone tried to get just the blue covers or perhaps paint them? If so, one could just buy a replacement lamp from Maplins and paint it in future..

Oct 29th, 2011, 14:22	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	when changing bulbs in difficult locations always change the lot whilst the unit is out , saves a lot of hassle later . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Nov 3rd, 2011, 21:25	#4
600andy Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2012 16:33 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Woodley, Reading	Mate, you could carefull remove the plastic cover off the blown one and swap with the nice blue one on the new one - they should all then more or less be the same colour in theory! __________________ 600andy Previous Volvos;- S40 S Turbo, 340 GLS, 360 GLE, 440 Turbo, 740 Turbo (The beast) 480 Turbo & 850 T5

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