Interior light/number plate LED upgrade for a modern look on my Volvo S40
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- Replacing the interior lights on any car for LED is a good choice if you want more light and a modern look.
I changed over the lights on my Volvo s40 and it made a huge difference. This video can also give you an idea on how to replace the lights on a v50, c30 and c70 of the same age.
Here is the light kit I used, it came with all the bulbs and adapters but also included a handy guide of which bulbs are which.
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Thanks a lot. My girlfriend will probably inherit a V50 1.6d that is needing a little TLC and I guess your channel will be a great help
You just volunteered to do My van 👍🏼
Last video I watched neglected to mention the fact I'd need new bulb holders. Spent 15 minutes ripping bulbs out and now I have no lights in my car as I've broken the bulb holders 😂.
That’s annoying, you should be able to buy the bulb holders they are cheap and you’ll be able to see at night again! At least it happened in the summer!
Going to do the same on my S40N 2006 a really easy upgrade.
Are the bulb adapters included in the kit for the map lights in the ceiling?
I dont like that the dimming seems to flicker in your video. Is it doing that in real life or just on the camera?
Hello, yes the adapters come as part of the kit. There are 6 of them. The lights do slightly flicker but it’s barely noticeable, it is made a lot worse by the camera due to the frame rate. We have a boat called Orfeous. 😁
I had a hard time finding the same set but for the V50, so I bought the S40 and hope for the best, should be the same in my opinion....
Yes they should have the same light fittings, might be different for the boot space though
It would be great if you mentioned the length of the bulbs you installed in each application, for example the vanity mirror bulbs.
I believe it’s 31mm but if you get a kit from eBay they will give you all the bulbs you need to convert to LED
Elliott, work with Ashley. Buy the bulbs. 😋
Hello, are the front map and dome lights the same bulbs? And are they the same for the rear map lights as well?
Hello, yes they are all the same 501 style bulbs but you will need the new adapters to make them work.
Thanks ! I just bought the same LED for my s40 (i hope everything will be good this time)... i tried a lot of brands bulbs, and passed a loooooooot of time trying to change the lights... and until today, it don't work.... thank you Volvo for this ..
(Sorry for my english, i'm french)
Je suis désolé d'apprendre que vous rencontrez des problèmes. J'espère que vous aurez plus de chance avec les nouvelles ampoules. Ils devraient fonctionner sans problème.
@@db192 i just received the bulbs today.. good packaging ! We have all the lights for the car, and your video helped me a lot ! I just installed the bulbs and everything is working !! Also the plate number lights are working (the left light was not working with my old Led)...
So everything is good, and you saved me.. thanks 😁😁👍👍
Volvo s40 d5 r-design
@@11266882 De rien!
Hi, I cannot find this kit for my 2006 S40 2.0D, yours looks the same but I am not sure? Do you think it would be compatible.
Hello yes the kit should fit any S40 regardless of engine.
Do you know why my sidelights (yellow ones) are not working? Tried to change the bulbs but nothing...
Definitely worth checking the fuses. They should be under the steering wheel if it’s right hand drive. Or might be to the right side of the engine bay. If you Google S40 fuse location it should have pictures on where to find them.
if the interior lights are off, do these leds still shine a little or are they completely dark?
They shine very slightly but it’s hardly noticeable
Did it on my 2011 s60 after order from china a led set.
Nice!
Hello from Where You get the adapters
Hello, they come in the pack that you can buy from eBay. If not you may have to search for them individually.
are there such kits for a volvo c30?
You should be able to find them on EBay or Amazon no issues. Just search C30 interior LEDs, the kits are normally around £20.
I just ordered the very same led kit for my S60. Where did you get the tool?
If you search car trim tool you can usually get a set, they come in handy for all sorts of jobs.
@@db192 Thanks. Are they worrking good? Do you have glow from the leds in the dark like on this video at 9:00 ua-cam.com/video/iUFQ-UiUwDA/v-deo.html
@@jazz1ba they work brilliantly, it’s like daylight every time I unlock the car! They don’t appear to glow once they are off so I’m happy with that.
@@db192 Just noticed my car have leds in the footwell already.
@@jazz1ba they make some difference in the footwell, but nowhere near as much as the map lights do! At least you will have some spares, they are the most fiddly to do too.
My lights don't work at all in v70 P3. Any ideas ? It isn't the bulbs
(sun visor bulbs)
Checked the fuses? If it’s an LED festoon bulbs try swapping the ends around as they will only work when inserted one way. Bit like a plus and minus on a AA battery
@@db192 I found some service history. The wires have been deliberately cut to it for some reason.
Is there a link for the kit you bought? Thanks
No worries. It should be in the video description.
@@db192 that’ll teach me for not looking properly! Thanks mate!
Old lamps is better, with nice warm light spectrum.
You can always get warm colour leds. I prefer the bright light so I can find things in my car easier!
you forgot the glove box one
I did miss out the glove box I’m sorry, hopefully once you have replaced all the other lights in the cabin it should give you the confidence and enough experience to give it a go. It should simply pop out with a pry tool then it’s just a case of replacing the bulb in a similar way to the others. Let me know how you get on and thank you for your comment!