XC70 LED rear marker lights

johnharrop · Mar 19th, 2010, 08:12

Anyone know how to replace the 4 tiny red rear side LED marker lights on 2006 XC70? They seem to be part of rear light assembly.
Thanks.

Georgey dee · Mar 19th, 2010, 14:15

They never need replacing as they're LEDS and therefore designed to run for thousands of constant hours before they start to dim. They should never blow. Sounds like you have a fault.

If you want to replace them then I would guess that it's the whole light assembly.

Are they not working?? If both sides are not working then it'll be a fault common to both sides as it'll be extremely unusual for 8 LEDs to go at once.

wilkhaven · Mar 19th, 2010, 21:12

They are actually the little diode lights that are embedded onto a PCB. To get to them take the rear clustor off and then unscrew the complete PCB from the lens.

I would assume that they are available as replacement parts from Volvo, but as has been said - if they are all out then I would look for a problem elsewhere in the wiring!

Clan · Mar 19th, 2010, 22:47

they are indeed replacable , about £40 last time i checked !

johnharrop · Mar 22nd, 2010, 13:16

I also think that this must be a wiring problem. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the rear lights as I assume that there is a common feed from one cluster to the other(2006 XC70).
Thanks for help so far.

spannermedonky · Mar 25th, 2010, 12:37

Is it just the led's that are not working, I take it that the tail lights are working ok. How about the front side markers? It sounds like these have beened turned off by the dealer. I think the side markers were fitted by Volvo for the us market so dependent on what country the car is sold to they can be enabled or disabled by the dealer. Might be worth checking before pulling things apart.

spannermedonky · Mar 25th, 2010, 12:45

Incidently these led's are about £0.12 each and come in red, amber, green and blue, oh if I were a chav........

Georgey dee · Mar 25th, 2010, 16:31

And purple!

You know you want to

errigal37 · Feb 3rd, 2011, 21:19

the same has happened to mine but it is water that has killed the leds. whole unit needs replaced and sealed. anyone got one out there? 56 xc70

keithC70 · Mar 18th, 2011, 18:08

On my '05 V70 the nearside ones didn't work. When I dismantled the unit it had water in! Unfortunately the reflecting surface is now tarnished and coming off as well.

I dried it off but couldn't get the leds working. A new circuit board/unit from Rufe is £45 - I couldn't see any markings on the old leds but they measured about 3mm diameter set in a square white plastic housing, so off to Maplins today and buy four 12v 3mm red leds for £2.60.

I drilled straight through the old leds with a 3mm bit and glued the new ones in place, connected them up and they work - but they're far too dim compared with the originals in the other side.

I may go and get 5mm tomorrow, but this time I'll buy one and fit it to compare brightness first of all!

Mar 19th, 2010, 08:12	#1
johnharrop New Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 00:17 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Congleton	XC70 LED rear marker lights Anyone know how to replace the 4 tiny red rear side LED marker lights on 2006 XC70? They seem to be part of rear light assembly. Thanks.

Mar 19th, 2010, 14:15	#2
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	They never need replacing as they're LEDS and therefore designed to run for thousands of constant hours before they start to dim. They should never blow. Sounds like you have a fault. If you want to replace them then I would guess that it's the whole light assembly. Are they not working?? If both sides are not working then it'll be a fault common to both sides as it'll be extremely unusual for 8 LEDs to go at once. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:01 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	they are indeed replacable , about £40 last time i checked ! __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 25th, 2010, 16:31	#8
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	And purple! You know you want to __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Mar 18th, 2011, 18:08	#10
keithC70 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:24 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Andover	V70 LED rear side repeaters On my '05 V70 the nearside ones didn't work. When I dismantled the unit it had water in! Unfortunately the reflecting surface is now tarnished and coming off as well. I dried it off but couldn't get the leds working. A new circuit board/unit from Rufe is £45 - I couldn't see any markings on the old leds but they measured about 3mm diameter set in a square white plastic housing, so off to Maplins today and buy four 12v 3mm red leds for £2.60. I drilled straight through the old leds with a 3mm bit and glued the new ones in place, connected them up and they work - but they're far too dim compared with the originals in the other side. I may go and get 5mm tomorrow, but this time I'll buy one and fit it to compare brightness first of all! __________________ 2013 S60 D5 Lux Nav Auto 2016 V70 SE Lux D4 Auto 33k

Mar 19th, 2010, 21:12	#3
wilkhaven --------- Last Online: Dec 20th, 2020 19:42 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Notts	They are actually the little diode lights that are embedded onto a PCB. To get to them take the rear clustor off and then unscrew the complete PCB from the lens. I would assume that they are available as replacement parts from Volvo, but as has been said - if they are all out then I would look for a problem elsewhere in the wiring!

Mar 22nd, 2010, 13:16	#5
johnharrop New Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 00:17 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Congleton	I also think that this must be a wiring problem. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the rear lights as I assume that there is a common feed from one cluster to the other(2006 XC70). Thanks for help so far.

Mar 25th, 2010, 12:37	#6
spannermedonky weekend spanner spinner Last Online: Nov 13th, 2023 21:26 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheffield View Photos By: spannermedonky	Is it just the led's that are not working, I take it that the tail lights are working ok. How about the front side markers? It sounds like these have beened turned off by the dealer. I think the side markers were fitted by Volvo for the us market so dependent on what country the car is sold to they can be enabled or disabled by the dealer. Might be worth checking before pulling things apart.

Mar 25th, 2010, 12:45	#7
spannermedonky weekend spanner spinner Last Online: Nov 13th, 2023 21:26 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheffield View Photos By: spannermedonky	Incidently these led's are about £0.12 each and come in red, amber, green and blue, oh if I were a chav........

Feb 3rd, 2011, 21:19	#9
errigal37 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2024 09:55 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: omagh	the same has happened to mine but it is water that has killed the leds. whole unit needs replaced and sealed. anyone got one out there? 56 xc70

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