Radio lamp replacement 2000 S70

Discussion in 'Volvo S70' started by Larry, Nov 26, 2006.

  1. Larry

    Larry Guest

    I figured out how to remove the radio and then the front panel. But
    where do you get those twist lock (neo-wedge) bulbs. Volvo says send
    the radio in for repair or buy a new one for $400.00 They don't stock
    bulbs and one is burned out!

    ....Larry
     
    Larry, Nov 26, 2006
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  2. Larry

    Mike F Guest

    If you're in the US, the bulbs are available without holder at Radio
    Shack. In Canada at what used to be Radio Shack, The Source by Circuit
    City.

    See: http://www.wamcoinc.com/Lamp_Catalog/page16.htm

    You have to get the old bulb out of the holder, and put the new ones
    in. There are 5 bulbs in the radio, and the jostling you do changing
    one will probably break the filament on at least one of the other bulbs,
    so change all 5 at once.

    --
    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, Nov 27, 2006
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  3. Larry

    Larry Guest

    Mike,

    Do you know which lamp number from Radio Shack. I see there are many.
    What voltage and ampereage do I need?

    Thanks,

    ...Larry
     
    Larry, Nov 27, 2006
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  4. Larry

    Mike F Guest

    That link is only to show you what they look like. Radio Shack only has
    one bulb that size, just make sure it's 12 volts. If you're going to
    order from that link, (and I don't even know if they sell retail) I'd
    pick the 14 volt, 0.04 amp version.

    --
    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, Nov 28, 2006
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