1998 S40 side/visibility light replacement help + new alloys

Feb 17th, 2003, 15:32

Can anyone help?

My 1998 S40 1.6 has had one of the side lights/running lights/visibility lights (the small orange lights - whatever they are called) go out. It's the one by the front nearside wheel arch. Theres no mention on how to replace them in the handbook , though I notice it states in later models books how to do it but the method doesn't work on cars this age. It seems impossible to get at them from inside the car or under the bonnett - surely you don't have to take the car apart??!!!!!!

Secondly, does anyone know where to get genuine Volvo alloy wheels 15" or wheel trims apart from the dealerships?

Thanks in advance.

Feb 17th, 2003, 15:58

The bad news about your side marker is that it's a one piece fitment and you cannot just change the bulb.

The rest of the bas news is that the dealer will charge about £25 plus vat to sell you one, more if you want it fitted.

Can't help on wheels, no idea.

Mike

Feb 17th, 2003, 16:05

How do they fit into the bumpers? The rear drivers (passenger in UK) side has what looks like a dry joint. Only seen it go off once and a quick thump later it was working again, but I would like to check the connections if it's a simple job....

Stu

Feb 17th, 2003, 20:35

Sorry,

no idea how that fit them in - mine was done at the dealers.

4 forty · Feb 17th, 2003, 20:37

[front side light] first remove the direction indicator light,then reach in behind the bumper and release the light unit retaining clip

[rear side light] remove the rear mudflap from the bumper,slacken and remove the screw securing the bumper to the body,disconnect the wiring plug,then reach behind the bumper to release the retaining clip.

dont qoute me, but i am sure that they are same as ford, but half the price,i will look into this for when one of mine fails.

hope this is of help to you.

paul

4 forty · Feb 17th, 2003, 20:58

i knew i had seen them somewere,they are sold by euro car parts, and cost £8-39 plus the old vat.
part number is 477660130.

paul

Feb 19th, 2003, 13:25

thanks! I'll give it a go, although being aware my mechanic skills are not up to scratch!

thanks again
tim

Feb 17th, 2003, 15:32	#1
timnoble99uk Guest Location:	1998 S40 side/visibility light replacement help + new alloys Can anyone help? My 1998 S40 1.6 has had one of the side lights/running lights/visibility lights (the small orange lights - whatever they are called) go out. It's the one by the front nearside wheel arch. Theres no mention on how to replace them in the handbook , though I notice it states in later models books how to do it but the method doesn't work on cars this age. It seems impossible to get at them from inside the car or under the bonnett - surely you don't have to take the car apart??!!!!!! Secondly, does anyone know where to get genuine Volvo alloy wheels 15" or wheel trims apart from the dealerships? Thanks in advance.

Feb 17th, 2003, 15:58	#2
Mike Clift Guest Location:	RE: 1998 S40 side/visibility light replacement help + new alloys The bad news about your side marker is that it's a one piece fitment and you cannot just change the bulb. The rest of the bas news is that the dealer will charge about £25 plus vat to sell you one, more if you want it fitted. Can't help on wheels, no idea. Mike

Feb 17th, 2003, 16:05	#3
Mav_UK Guest Location:	RE: 1998 S40 side/visibility light replacement help + new alloys How do they fit into the bumpers? The rear drivers (passenger in UK) side has what looks like a dry joint. Only seen it go off once and a quick thump later it was working again, but I would like to check the connections if it's a simple job.... Stu

Feb 17th, 2003, 20:35	#4
Mike Clift Guest Location:	RE: 1998 S40 side/visibility light replacement help + new alloys Sorry, no idea how that fit them in - mine was done at the dealers.

Feb 17th, 2003, 20:37	#5
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	RE: 1998 S40 side/visibility light replacement help + new alloys [front side light] first remove the direction indicator light,then reach in behind the bumper and release the light unit retaining clip [rear side light] remove the rear mudflap from the bumper,slacken and remove the screw securing the bumper to the body,disconnect the wiring plug,then reach behind the bumper to release the retaining clip. dont qoute me, but i am sure that they are same as ford, but half the price,i will look into this for when one of mine fails. hope this is of help to you. paul

Feb 17th, 2003, 20:58	#6
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	RE: 1998 S40 side/visibility light replacement help + new alloys i knew i had seen them somewere,they are sold by euro car parts, and cost £8-39 plus the old vat. part number is 477660130. paul

Feb 19th, 2003, 13:25	#7
timnoble99uk Guest Location:	RE: 1998 S40 side/visibility light replacement help + new alloys thanks! I'll give it a go, although being aware my mechanic skills are not up to scratch! thanks again tim

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