Cant figure out problem with s80 dipped beams

JoshTB94 · Jun 8th, 2016, 13:53

I havent had my 2002 2.4(140) s80 that long, a few months. When i first had it the dipped beams worked fine then the left one went, i originally thought its just a bulb and didnt replace straight away. Weirdly a week after it came on again and stupidly didnt think anything of it. Then about a month ago one random night i turned the car on and there were no dipped beams at all. Ive checked all relevant fuses in engine bay and on the side of dash and they were all fine, also the bulbs themselves havent actually blown just dont work. Ive also took out the cem and replaced both shunt and relay for lights to no success. Ive heard there could be a headlight switch problem as there were recalls but not for my model, im tempted to try it anyway? What else could it be? The actually harnessess themselves? And input will be greatly appreciated as i dont want to get rinsed by volvo dealer, i cant afford it lol!
Thanks.

nickbw898 · Jun 8th, 2016, 14:51

How are the bulb holders? The originals are only plastic and in DRL mode effectively the dipped beam is always on, the heat generated destroys them. So much so one can somtimes pull them apart taking out the faild bulb. Most of us old timers with cars of this age have cut them off and added ceramic bulb holders in their place. It worked for me.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-FOR-VOL...kAAOxyl5lSKFfn

JoshTB94 · Jun 9th, 2016, 12:08

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Originally Posted by nickbw898

How are the bulb holders? The originals are only plastic and in DRL mode effectively the dipped beam is always on, the heat generated destroys them. So much so one can somtimes pull them apart taking out the faild bulb. Most of us old timers with cars of this age have cut them off and added ceramic bulb holders in their place. It worked for me.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-FOR-VOL...kAAOxyl5lSKFfn

Cheers mate thanks for the input, im hoping its the holders as i dont really want an expensive job lol ill have them checked out, thanks for the link to mate and btw how much, on average, are we talking for the bulb holders to be replaced in a local garage. Just an estimate to give me an idea.
Thanks

cheshired5 · Jun 9th, 2016, 12:34

You could change them yourself for free.
I also upgraded to ceramic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj6Vdx2_hls

Brendan W · Jun 9th, 2016, 13:46

Is the relay operating when you switch from DRLs to side lights?
Is there power at the bulb holders and or at the fuses F 17 & 18 ?
Have you checked the other fuse, F3, in the passenger fusebox ?
The connectors do break up but I think it improbable that both would cause loss of power to the bulbs practically simultaneously.

Jun 8th, 2016, 13:53	#1
JoshTB94 New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2019 01:57 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cardiff	Cant figure out problem with s80 dipped beams I havent had my 2002 2.4(140) s80 that long, a few months. When i first had it the dipped beams worked fine then the left one went, i originally thought its just a bulb and didnt replace straight away. Weirdly a week after it came on again and stupidly didnt think anything of it. Then about a month ago one random night i turned the car on and there were no dipped beams at all. Ive checked all relevant fuses in engine bay and on the side of dash and they were all fine, also the bulbs themselves havent actually blown just dont work. Ive also took out the cem and replaced both shunt and relay for lights to no success. Ive heard there could be a headlight switch problem as there were recalls but not for my model, im tempted to try it anyway? What else could it be? The actually harnessess themselves? And input will be greatly appreciated as i dont want to get rinsed by volvo dealer, i cant afford it lol! Thanks.

Jun 8th, 2016, 14:51	#2
nickbw898 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 12:52 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rugby	How are the bulb holders? The originals are only plastic and in DRL mode effectively the dipped beam is always on, the heat generated destroys them. So much so one can somtimes pull them apart taking out the faild bulb. Most of us old timers with cars of this age have cut them off and added ceramic bulb holders in their place. It worked for me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-FOR-VOL...kAAOxyl5lSKFfn __________________ MY 2001 Ocean Race XC70 blue/silver

Jun 9th, 2016, 12:34	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	You could change them yourself for free. I also upgraded to ceramic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj6Vdx2_hls __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jun 9th, 2016, 13:46	#5
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Is the relay operating when you switch from DRLs to side lights? Is there power at the bulb holders and or at the fuses F 17 & 18 ? Have you checked the other fuse, F3, in the passenger fusebox ? The connectors do break up but I think it improbable that both would cause loss of power to the bulbs practically simultaneously.

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