Need to replace S70 radio bulb

Discussion in 'Volvo S70' started by Armchair observer, Apr 22, 2004.

  1. The bulb that illuminates the station preset buttons on my S70's radio
    has burned out. How do I get to it to replace it? Is the bulb a stock
    auto part store item, or do I need to get it from Volvo?
     
    Armchair observer, Apr 22, 2004
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  2. Armchair observer

    John Ellison Guest

    You've got a hope. You need to remove and dismantle the radio unit to get at
    the bulbs. Is there much point?

    J
     
    John Ellison, Apr 22, 2004
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  3. Armchair observer

    Joe landy Guest

    Hi there.
    It is very easy to replace the bulbs behind the facia on the SC80x radios.
    Just remove the radio, (as per manual, or press the 2 vertical tabs near the
    bottom of the radio panel, and watch the 2 handles pop out! Grab 'em and
    pull.) remove the 4 or 5 screws from around the sides of the panel (one is
    an earth-tag connection), and pop up the clips which hold the front panel
    on.
    The bulbs then fit in with a bayonet type action. There are only 6 or so on
    the panel. Might as well change them all at once, so the job will last?
    The best thing to do, is buy the bulbs first, so you can do the whole job
    within a few mins. That way you won't have parts of the radio lying around
    for a week!!
    The part number for the bulbs is (UK part number??) 9148908. They have
    coloured bulb covers on them too, which can be re-used, or purchased with
    the bulbs.
    These bulbs are the same as those which illuminate the various switches in
    the car, e.g heated seat switches.
    I recently changed the bulbs behind my radio panel, and I put blue bulb
    covers on instead of green. Much more modern looking!
    Hope to help, and cheers for now.
    Joe.
    p.s my radio screen also went out last year, and this uses the same bulb,
    but you have to de-solder the metal surround from the LCD screen to get to
    this one. May be a bit tricky unless you have access to some good soldering
    equipment (high-temp iron,and large tip, plus de-soldering gun).
    If in doubt, bring it to me!!
    Joe.
    Peterborough
    Cambs.
    England.
     
    Joe landy, Apr 22, 2004
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