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Dash Lights 850

posted by  PBH on  Wed Nov 14 08:36 CST 2007
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As my 850 ages I get more and more burned out bulbs in the dash. I've replaced the ones in the dash itself, now I'm left with three more difficult bulbs.

1. The bulb behind the passenger temperature setting

2. The bulb behind the headlight switch

3. The bulb that indicates that the headlights are on.

Any guidance on how to get at these?








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    Dash Lights 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Nov 14 14:08 CST 2007
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    There are 2 bulbs in the headlight switch. Take out the switch next to the headlight switch, then reach behind the headlamp switch and push the whole unit out. You will see the bulb holders in plain view.

    The bulb for the cabin temp? You mean the one inside the climate control unit? That unit slides out of the dash after you pull the radio out. Just reach behind the unit and pull. The faceplate comes off and the bulb is visible.

    Klaus
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    The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are a 95 854T and a 98 V70R :)








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      Dash Lights 850

      posted by  TimeToBakeTheDonuts on  Wed Nov 14 15:23 CST 2007
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      I was thinking when I read the original message that these difficult bulbs are left, I was thinking these might be easier than the the ones in the cluster. Don't you have to do the dash pad/cluster removal to get to the ones in the panel?

      Of course the headlight/climate panel bulbs are straightforward when you know how to get to them (:








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        Dash Lights 850

        posted by  KlausC on  Wed Nov 14 17:24 CST 2007
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        Getting the instrument cluster out is really easy. There is a quick procedure on bay13: http://volvospeed.com/maintenance.shtml

        All of the switches "pop" out of the dash. The E,S,W switch is easy to get out of the console if you remove the thin strip under the brake handle first, then get fingers under the switch and push up.

        There are "tricks" to make every thing easier. Just take your time.

        Klaus
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        The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are a 95 854T and a 98 V70R :)








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          Dash Lights 850

          posted by  PBH on  Thu Nov 15 01:51 CST 2007
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          By my definition:

          easy=I know how to do it, time, effort, cost are totally irrelevant.

          hard=I don't have any idea how to do this, 90% of my time will be spent removing stuff that I wouldn't have to touch if I knew what I was doing.

          Thank-you for the answers.

          And if you have burned out bulbs in the dash (or the clock/thermometer): it is amazing how much better the car looks with these bulbs operational.







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