Dash board light bulbs?

[tgreen86]

I am having so much trouble finding out what kind of light bulb to use behind my dials for climate control. Does anyone have a part number or a link to the bulbs please help its driving me crazy!!!! Volvo 2000 s40

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[dlk1]

Volvo part # 30618412. You can order them from myswedishparts.com
I just changed mine last week. Order all 3; they come with the blue caps on them. Easy change out; 20 minute job. About 9 bucks each though + shipping....
Mine is a 2002; not sure if 2000 is same bulb.

[Trausti_G]

Thought I'd wipe the dust off this thread instead of wasting forum-space. I think I have a busted bulb in the climate-control, but I have no idea of how to get to it or change it. The pictures below should help.

Thanks.

P.S. Also included a picture of the exterior-light control. Not sure if it's supposed to be lit up or not, suggestions are more than welcome.

[tr_car_nut]

I have replaced all of the bulbs in the dash on my '03 S40 and I'm here to tell you it is very easy. The three bulbs in the climate control can be bought at the dealer and yes they are expensive. You can take the cover off of the climate control by pulling from the edges. You will then need to unscrew the screws that hold the climate control into the dash. I believe you will have to take the radio out and the radio trim piece off and probably the center console. This is a lot easier then it sounds. On the headlight switch I believe there are two bulbs. You have to remove screws at the bottom and then wiggle the whole unit out of the dash. The bulbs connect at the back.

[mytyvolvo1]

The furthest dial on the left which is the blower power dial has been out since I bought the car (I share the dream of a car sentiment).

You say to pull from the edges, but are you talking about the two loops that pop out at the bottom? I don't want to try to pop the top part out with a couple of screwdrivers and have that not be the method, if you know what I mean.

Is it alright to just replace the one, or is it just better to be wise and do all three?

Thanks

[Trausti_G]

Originally Posted by mytyvolvo1

You say to pull from the edges, but are you talking about the two loops that pop out at the bottom? I don't want to try to pop the top part out with a couple of screwdrivers and have that not be the method, if you know what I mean. Thanks

My thoughts exactly, seems kinda rough to pry it open with a screwdriver...

[stash36]

If I can bring this thread back to life again...

I have all three bulbs out on the heater panal and have now disassembled to get at the bulbs. The front panel does indeed need prising off with a flat blade screwdriver.

Imagine my shock when I go to volvo for the bulbs and they're 7.95 each! £24 to see my heater controls in the dark! Checked Macsen Lamps in Manchester and they advise they have nothing suitable. I've ruled out scrap yards, as they probably won't last if I find any that work.

There must be an alternative, anyone?

[Trausti_G]

Wish I could help stash, bought mine for even more than that (I live in Iceland BTW).

Just keep searching.

[AutoNaut]

I was in the process of changing my dash bulbs to LED when the car got totaled. I just got a bunch of small LEDs from http://www.superbrightleds.com/ (pick your color, they have many) and some resistors (they have a calculator on-line) and was mounting them in the original bulb holders. It is a pain in the butt but it was starting to look good and likely would last beyond the life of the car.

I forget what bulb numbers the S40 uses but superbrightleds might have a direct replacement now. http://www.superbrightleds.com/instrument.html

Stan

[stash36]

Thanks gents.
How do I get the bulbs out of the holder, they appear to be fixed in place - I certainly can't pull them out by hand. Wish I wasn't so anal about dash lights! I don't even like this car very much!