Hello Everyone, I am new here and I am searching for some answers. I have a 2004 volvo S40 and both the left and right headlamp assemblys Are bad. The wiring inside them is just falling apart. The plastic on the wires is crumbling into dust.
I need Headlamp Assemblies. After Calling over 68 junk yards and not finding any Xenon Headlamp assemblys I called Volvo and got their prices. $895 Dollars Each. I cant put this much money into a 2004 Volvo.

So my question is If i get Aftermarket HID's installed can anyone tell me if the dash Light That says Headlights are not working will go off if i install aftermarket HID's?

Also i should mention my Wipers are not working, and I know this could be affected by the headlights. and I hope they work after installation. But if not that is the next item i need to tackle.

Thanks Very much for your help!

Palaver02 (Dallas,Texas)

 

The poorly designed headlights are not unique to Volvo. On each older Mercedes that we get (2002 to 2008) we typically toss the original headlights in the dumpster and install new ones. On those cars, the same problem occurs. The shorted wiring also takes out the SAM (signal acquisition module) so we have to replace that too.

We use aftermarket headlights that offer a warranty. I suggest that you look on eBay and see if there is a seller offering the HID headlight assembly for your car. It won't be as cheap as the halogen, but it won't be as much as the dealer.

Buying used is not recommended. They're junk too.

 

I can find aftermarket HID's but will it turn off the Dash Light, Because if it doesnt I cant get my car inspected next year. This is my main concern.

 

Here's a new one from Latavia. I've bought goods out of there before and you just have to wait a few weeks.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-S40-2...itleDesc=0%7C0

You can check their store to see if they sell the other side.

 

Well those are close, but im not sure if they will work. The listing says its for

• Replacement for OE Number: 30678204

The parts the volvo dealer told me i need Are

30744679 DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
30744680 LEFT HAND HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

The original ones in my car are
PN 30678320 LH (These are obsolete I was told)
PN 30679321 RH (Also obselete)

 

What about these? Would they work ?

https://www.xenonhids.com/volvo/2004/s40.html

 

I think that you have limited options. Shop around online and you should be able to find something that would work. I do not recommend used parts.

 

https://www.volvowholesaleoemparts.com/lighting

$628 each

 

Keep the originals for inspection time.