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bob
I have a 2002 S60. Is it unusual to have gond through 2 headlight bulbs so
quickly? (3,700 miles)
quickly? (3,700 miles)
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Hal Whelply
Yes, unusual, in my experience (2001 2.4T, almost 50K miles, over 3.5
years). We've had one headlight go out, one taillight. In both cases the
dealer replaced all headlights, all taillights, under warranty, no cost.
However, I think you're not alone--there are others with stories of frequent
lamp replacements.
HW
years). We've had one headlight go out, one taillight. In both cases the
dealer replaced all headlights, all taillights, under warranty, no cost.
However, I think you're not alone--there are others with stories of frequent
lamp replacements.
HW
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Bob Noble
Seems to me that this is an issue long since resolved. Our 98 V70XC got
new front turn lights (socket and reflector) under warranty. At the
time, headlights were suffering, as well, but there was no official
recall, as there was with the turn light units. After 98(?) no further
mention. From replacement to today, no further prob.
Our 02 S60AWD is now 2.5 years old and has had no bulb failure. Since
it's now a computer issue, I've left the daylight operation of the
lights alone, so they have a lot of hours on them.
The earlier problem with the turn lights was just plain bad design. The
contacts on the bulbs *and* the socket were of cylindrical section, so
the actual point of contact was just that, a "point." The spot current
flow when the bright elements were invoked must have been astronomically
high. Both bulb and socket contacts were significantly "blue" from the
heat when they were replaced.
bob noble
Reno, NV, USA
new front turn lights (socket and reflector) under warranty. At the
time, headlights were suffering, as well, but there was no official
recall, as there was with the turn light units. After 98(?) no further
mention. From replacement to today, no further prob.
Our 02 S60AWD is now 2.5 years old and has had no bulb failure. Since
it's now a computer issue, I've left the daylight operation of the
lights alone, so they have a lot of hours on them.
The earlier problem with the turn lights was just plain bad design. The
contacts on the bulbs *and* the socket were of cylindrical section, so
the actual point of contact was just that, a "point." The spot current
flow when the bright elements were invoked must have been astronomically
high. Both bulb and socket contacts were significantly "blue" from the
heat when they were replaced.
bob noble
Reno, NV, USA
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Rob Guenther
This isn't a Volvo only problem either - look at any newer car.... many seem
to be missing a headlight or taillamp... Audi's seem to be the worst for
this. I find the H7 halogen bulbs can be very short-lived.
to be missing a headlight or taillamp... Audi's seem to be the worst for
this. I find the H7 halogen bulbs can be very short-lived.
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Jeffrey Beshore
I have a 2002 and had to replace four bulbs so far. This is a long standing
issue with Volvo that won't go away for some reason.
issue with Volvo that won't go away for some reason.