V70 mkiii position front light fault

999V70 · Mar 20th, 2018, 23:17

Hi all I’ve recently had a position lamp go in the front headlight of my 09 v70.

I changed on of them for an led but the other one (passenger side front doesn’t work,
I think it may be the wiring, is it possible to replace this rather than get a whole headlight unit?

ShadeTek · Mar 21st, 2018, 00:34

I would check to see if you have voltage at the lamp first. Have you got a voltmeter?
Also, LEDs only work one way when inserted into the lampholder. Try rotating and re-inserting into the lampholder 180°.

MartinK · Mar 21st, 2018, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadeTek

Also, LEDs only work one way when inserted into the lampholder. Try rotating and re-inserting into the lampholder 180°.

...most likely cause... if you use a LED in the wrong way it won't work.

BTW - the OSRAM LEDriving Standard W5W Cool White are a fantastic upgrade...quality product too

Peter86 · Mar 21st, 2018, 21:32

Have you tried putting a normal w5w bulb in and seeing if that works?

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999V70 New Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2018 14:01 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Langworth	V70 mkiii position front light fault Hi all I’ve recently had a position lamp go in the front headlight of my 09 v70. I changed on of them for an led but the other one (passenger side front doesn’t work, I think it may be the wiring, is it possible to replace this rather than get a whole headlight unit?

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ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 19:38 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	I would check to see if you have voltage at the lamp first. Have you got a voltmeter? Also, LEDs only work one way when inserted into the lampholder. Try rotating and re-inserting into the lampholder 180°. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan Last edited by ShadeTek; Mar 21st, 2018 at 00:37.

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Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	Have you tried putting a normal w5w bulb in and seeing if that works? __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

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