V50 General : - Front side lights the orange ones

Danchiefton · Jan 19th, 2021, 16:17

When main and side lights are on, are the orange far side of the cluster lights meant to be on? Oen side on mine is on other side is, off. Its not the indicating light as this is the next light bulb down. Confused

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Danchiefton · Jan 19th, 2021, 16:17

Here's a pic

Baxlin · Jan 19th, 2021, 16:24

My 2011 C70 (dipped headlights as DRLs) has them lit. One failed a couple of years ago, so I changed them both from amber to white, which I preferred. I don’t know whether it is legal, but it’s passed two MoTs since I did it.

LizardOfBodom · Jan 19th, 2021, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Danchiefton

When main and side lights are on, are the orange far side of the cluster lights meant to be on? Oen side on mine is on other side is, off. Its not the indicating light as this is the next light bulb down. Confused

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Its a side marker light, very Volvo-thing

doesnt serve any other purpose except marking side of the car like on US spec cars. From what I know its not a legal requirement for MOT or NCT but it looks cool on Volvo so replace the bulb and be proud of those!
and yes it turns on with parking lights.

Markos01 · Jan 19th, 2021, 17:50

Original owner of my C30 also swapped them to white just in case anyone mistook them for indicators...!

Danchiefton · Jan 19th, 2021, 18:59

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Originally Posted by Markos01

Original owner of my C30 also swapped them to white just in case anyone mistook them for indicators...!

I initially thought it was an indicator stuck on... Not sure I'm a fan, so might whip out the bulb, bang it on the floor then put it back ha!

StatusRed · Jan 20th, 2021, 00:05

I like them.

V50 Craig · Jan 20th, 2021, 07:20

These should be on all the time. Just corner marker lights. If one isn't working change the bulb I think they're just standard 501's

LizardOfBodom · Jan 20th, 2021, 10:50

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Originally Posted by Danchiefton

I initially thought it was an indicator stuck on... Not sure I'm a fan, so might whip out the bulb, bang it on the floor then put it back ha!

Just take the bulb out, no problem with it, its not monitored by car so you can leave empty socket, no need to destroy the bulb

Its all matter of personal preferences, for me its a very "volvo" thing and I like them, other ppl blacks them out aswell, no judgments there

ever noticed how previous gen S40/v40 had the corner markers in the bumpers even in European specs? Only volvo does that!

Markos01 · Jan 20th, 2021, 11:16

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Originally Posted by LizardOfBodom

Just take the bulb out, no problem with it, its not monitored by car so you can leave empty socket, no need to destroy the bulb

Its all matter of personal preferences, for me its a very "volvo" thing and I like them, other ppl blacks them out aswell, no judgments there

ever noticed how previous gen S40/v40 had the corner markers in the bumpers even in European specs? Only volvo does that!

Still see the odd one of these around... quite a good looking compact estate and the ones I see still seem in pretty good condition.

Jan 19th, 2021, 16:17	#1
Danchiefton Junior Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2023 17:34 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gillingham	Front side lights the orange ones When main and side lights are on, are the orange far side of the cluster lights meant to be on? Oen side on mine is on other side is, off. Its not the indicating light as this is the next light bulb down. Confused !

Jan 19th, 2021, 16:24	#3
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 22:16 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	My 2011 C70 (dipped headlights as DRLs) has them lit. One failed a couple of years ago, so I changed them both from amber to white, which I preferred. I don’t know whether it is legal, but it’s passed two MoTs since I did it. __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

Jan 19th, 2021, 17:50	#5
Markos01 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 19:12 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London	Original owner of my C30 also swapped them to white just in case anyone mistook them for indicators...! __________________ 2010 C30 T5 – Now sadly gone but not forgotten

Jan 20th, 2021, 00:05	#7
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	I like them. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jan 20th, 2021, 07:20	#8
V50 Craig Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2022 19:37 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Swansea	These should be on all the time. Just corner marker lights. If one isn't working change the bulb I think they're just standard 501's

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