S40: - New headlights needed

Johnniec63 · Jul 18th, 2019, 12:52

Hi all
thanks for allowing me into the forum admin...
I'm currently running a 1997 S40 2.0ltr with 46,000 mls on it it just passed its MOT no probs however it needs new headlights including the adjusters as they are brittle and broken any suggestions?...as in if you had to totally replace both what would you install...tia johnnie

magnuz · Jul 18th, 2019, 14:15

If you are changing both headlamps, you would be aswell to convert to the twin headlamp units from the Phase 2 models It will require a bit of rewiring, but they work much better. There should be a guide somewhere on here but i can't find it at the moment !

Clan · Jul 18th, 2019, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Johnniec63

Hi all
thanks for allowing me into the forum admin...
I'm currently running a 1997 S40 2.0ltr with 46,000 mls on it it just passed its MOT no probs however it needs new headlights including the adjusters as they are brittle and broken any suggestions?...as in if you had to totally replace both what would you install...tia johnnie

volvo sell repair kits for your very problem ...

Johnniec63 · Jul 18th, 2019, 18:12

Thanks.....if you could find it that would be fantastic as well as an insight....

Clan · Jul 18th, 2019, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Johnniec63

Thanks.....if you could find it that would be fantastic as well as an insight....

They are available from the dealer as shown in the parts listing . 2 per headlamp ..

Johnniec63 · Jul 18th, 2019, 20:27

Any chance of a link?....tia johnnie

Clan · Jul 18th, 2019, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Johnniec63

Any chance of a link?....tia johnnie

I don't think there are any Volvo parts catalogues on-line unless you are a dealer ...

clarkey1984 · Jul 19th, 2019, 08:02

I faffed about trying to repair the headlights in my p1, then when I couldn't do it (I don't think these repair parts were available then) I ordered 2 new p2 units off eBay, the wiring adaptation is very simple, requiring only either 3 or 4 short pieces of wire per side and some spade connectors, that swap was the single best modification I ever did to that car, the difference is night and day, literally, with p1 candle headlights there were times where I didn't think they were even on they were that bad, double bulb P2 units and some aftermarket bulbs ( I chose either Philips crystal vision or Xtreme vision, can't remember which) amazing, simply amazing.

EDIT: Here's the thread I made about it at the time, some useful info in here

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=249618

Johnniec63 · Jul 19th, 2019, 10:02

Thanks Clarky1984 after looking at upgrades they are all a bit LED running light boy racerish styles but I would like to keep the 1997 S40 as close to original so the idea to swap them out from ph1 to ph2 as suggested by yourself and other forum members sounds the way forward....regards johnniec63

Johnniec63 · Jul 19th, 2019, 10:20

http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-upg...o-s40-and-v40/

Jul 18th, 2019, 12:52	#1
Johnniec63 New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2019 21:05 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newark On Trent	New headlights needed Hi all thanks for allowing me into the forum admin... I'm currently running a 1997 S40 2.0ltr with 46,000 mls on it it just passed its MOT no probs however it needs new headlights including the adjusters as they are brittle and broken any suggestions?...as in if you had to totally replace both what would you install...tia johnnie

Jul 19th, 2019, 08:02	#8
clarkey1984 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2022 09:41 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Beccles	I faffed about trying to repair the headlights in my p1, then when I couldn't do it (I don't think these repair parts were available then) I ordered 2 new p2 units off eBay, the wiring adaptation is very simple, requiring only either 3 or 4 short pieces of wire per side and some spade connectors, that swap was the single best modification I ever did to that car, the difference is night and day, literally, with p1 candle headlights there were times where I didn't think they were even on they were that bad, double bulb P2 units and some aftermarket bulbs ( I chose either Philips crystal vision or Xtreme vision, can't remember which) amazing, simply amazing. EDIT: Here's the thread I made about it at the time, some useful info in here https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=249618 __________________ 02 V40 T4 S, "Sargent silver" she's back! Last edited by clarkey1984; Jul 19th, 2019 at 08:14.

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Jul 18th, 2019, 14:15	#2
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Yesterday 17:03 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	If you are changing both headlamps, you would be aswell to convert to the twin headlamp units from the Phase 2 models It will require a bit of rewiring, but they work much better. There should be a guide somewhere on here but i can't find it at the moment !

Jul 18th, 2019, 18:12	#4
Johnniec63 New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2019 21:05 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newark On Trent	Thanks.....if you could find it that would be fantastic as well as an insight....

Jul 18th, 2019, 20:27	#6
Johnniec63 New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2019 21:05 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newark On Trent	Any chance of a link?....tia johnnie

Jul 19th, 2019, 10:02	#9
Johnniec63 New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2019 21:05 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newark On Trent	Thanks Clarky1984 after looking at upgrades they are all a bit LED running light boy racerish styles but I would like to keep the 1997 S40 as close to original so the idea to swap them out from ph1 to ph2 as suggested by yourself and other forum members sounds the way forward....regards johnniec63

Jul 19th, 2019, 10:20	#10
Johnniec63 New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2019 21:05 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newark On Trent	http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-upg...o-s40-and-v40/

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