Changing brake light bulbs..... About to turn expensive...

Javaman365 · May 24th, 2020, 19:45

So I've had a check brake light warning for a while now and I finally had time today to swap in a new bulb.
A quick video tutorial for me sorted on how to undo the rest light clusters.
The dead bulb was replaced and, add it was brighter, I decided to swap out the drivers side too.
Everything went smoothly, until tightening up the lower bolt.
There was no resistance.
And the bolt was still attached to me ratchet. The locating screw/rod thingy from the light cluster that mounts through the slots on the body had shorn off in the end of the bolt.
I figure a fresh hex bolt is nothing. But... The locator pin appears integrated into the light cluster so I'll need a while new cluster?
Pricey business, even on eBay.
I'm thinking I'll pay the garage to do the headlights come winner rather then risk it.

Tannaton · May 24th, 2020, 21:37

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Originally Posted by Javaman365

So I've had a check brake light warning for a while now and I finally had time today to swap in a new bulb.
A quick video tutorial for me sorted on how to undo the rest light clusters.
The dead bulb was replaced and, add it was brighter, I decided to swap out the drivers side too.
Everything went smoothly, until tightening up the lower bolt.
There was no resistance.
And the bolt was still attached to me ratchet. The locating screw/rod thingy from the light cluster that mounts through the slots on the body had shorn off in the end of the bolt.
I figure a fresh hex bolt is nothing. But... The locator pin appears integrated into the light cluster so I'll need a while new cluster?
Pricey business, even on eBay.
I'm thinking I'll pay the garage to do the headlights come winner rather then risk it.

An unusual problem.... but the headlights are an absolute doddle, pull two clips out and the whole unit comes away. The biggest risk is if you drop it :-)

Harley Dave · May 24th, 2020, 23:24

I decided to upgrade to LED so I've got a spare pair of tail light clusters from my 2011 Exec RHD

Passenger side has a damaged red lens (might be fixable with superglue as the broken piece is inside the lens)

Drivers side is perfect.

Make me an offer.

Cheers

Dave

May 24th, 2020, 19:45	#1
Javaman365 Arthur Daley's Understudy Last Online: Sep 6th, 2020 13:54 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Blackpool	Changing brake light bulbs..... About to turn expensive... So I've had a check brake light warning for a while now and I finally had time today to swap in a new bulb. A quick video tutorial for me sorted on how to undo the rest light clusters. The dead bulb was replaced and, add it was brighter, I decided to swap out the drivers side too. Everything went smoothly, until tightening up the lower bolt. There was no resistance. And the bolt was still attached to me ratchet. The locating screw/rod thingy from the light cluster that mounts through the slots on the body had shorn off in the end of the bolt. I figure a fresh hex bolt is nothing. But... The locator pin appears integrated into the light cluster so I'll need a while new cluster? Pricey business, even on eBay. I'm thinking I'll pay the garage to do the headlights come winner rather then risk it. __________________ Former XC70 D5 Owner. Currently XC90 D5 Owner. My car history is best described as "unstable"

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May 24th, 2020, 23:24	#3
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	I decided to upgrade to LED so I've got a spare pair of tail light clusters from my 2011 Exec RHD Passenger side has a damaged red lens (might be fixable with superglue as the broken piece is inside the lens) Drivers side is perfect. Make me an offer. Cheers Dave

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