Noted today that " PRND3L " on the center console do not light up. I don't remember if they should -can someone tell me if those letters should light up or not?

Thanks.

 

You do have the lights on when you expect the center console to light up right? Becuase oddly enough just a couple hours ago I was leaving a resteraunt and it was very dark, and it didnt light up, even though the lights automatically turn on when I start the car. But, the lights were on and the PRND3L did not light up, but when I switched on the high beams I think they came on..not sure, I cant really recall becuase when I started backing out the lights werent on, but i noticed as I was going down the road a couyple minutes later, it was on..wierd..

 

Light bulb is burned out.

 

Greetings from Vermont.

Yes the shifter illuminations do light, you need to take the console out and change the bulbs. Haynes' manual has a good instruction in this particular procedure, should you decide to do it yourself.

There is a thread within the first few pages on the same topic, I believe. Wait, I just found it:

https://volvoforums.com/m_50582/tm.htm

Good luck,


JPN

 

Yep, burned out bulb. I did this same repair on our 95 850. The dealership wanted about $20 for the bulb and holder as it was only sold as a set. I tool the console apart, accessed the bulb, went to Radio shack and found a replacement for about $3.

Good luck,

Glenn

 

As all the other members have suggested, I followed the Haynes manual and bought the bulb from RS. Job was done in about 40 - 45 minutes.

 

Thanks -I did not think that a bulb would be around $20.00, so will go to Radioshack too. I have taken console apart before to change the window swtch.

 

Is there anywhere where I can find out which lightbulbs I need? My shifter lights are also out, plus the seat for the seatwarmers is out...

 

This is the bulb you'll need for most of the dash switches:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...2103780&cp

You usually don't need to buy a new holder. Just unwrap the leads from the old holder and pull the bulb out.

 

Yep, I clicked on the radioshack link, and that is the bulb I used.

Glenn

 

I believe I used the same bulbs as well. They were a bit brighter than the originals, but I thought the originals were a bit too dim for my taste.

I'd also like to suggest that you replace all bulbs in the center console area (except for LED's), as it'll be disappointing to see another one going out after you put everything back together.

Good luck,


JPN

 

How many bulb are there in the center console?

Thanks.

 

Hi m1964,

I'm not sure how many bulbs are there, but there are:

- Shifter position indicators
- Seat heater indicators
- Window indicators
- Cigar lighter indicator (I never smoke but like to have the illumination, as I'm an illumination kind of guy)

The lights on the dash switches are easy to replace, but the main cluster requires the removal of dash top cover. Should you decide to do the bulbs on the main cluster, I would replace all bulbs.

Someone please indicate exactly how many bulbs are required in the center console, as I never opened it.

Regards,


JPN

 

Thanks, I thought there were more. The sear heaters are changed from the top w/o console removal, same for the lighter. Windows indicators are part of the switch (almost new in my car), so I guess it's only one bulb for the shifter position. Anyways, will check with dealer where I am taking my DF's XC90 tomorrow - maybe the bulb is cheaper now..?

 

It is only 9.75 now.

 

>It is only 9.75 now.




JPN

 

Pretty sure those are the same bulbs I used in my head unit also when I replaced the bulbs in it.