LED Side, Puddle & Plate Lights

[stephenevans99]

Been doing a fair bit of the 'Buy it Now' on eBay over the Bank Holiday Weekend for LED's, well they've all turned up & it would be rude not to fit them immediately.

Firstly, I thought I'd start behind the ol' girl ;) as I wasn't happy with this....

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03102.jpg

So in went this...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03105.jpg

I noticed the plastic bulb holder had turned very brittle & would perhaps put it down to the 501's knackering the plastic ??!!??

Number plate now looks like......

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03107.jpg

Next was the puddle lights. Did a quick search and found out that the bulb holders are removed by tilting the mirror up and inwards which reveals a small tab on the holder, pressing the tab with a driver allows it to drop down out of the mirror housing.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03120.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03121.jpg

Making sure that the LED is in the correct way round before reinserting the bulb holder into the door mirror.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03122.jpg

A quick shufty to the front to do the sidelights, opted for a 9 LED bulb for the fronts...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03125.jpg

Could'nt believe the difference the LED's made, now a very bright, crisp white light.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03128.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03129.jpg

A quick vid walkaround (in the rain) to show the results....

http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/?action=view&current=MOV03130.mp4

I also bought some Osram Diadem bulbs for the indicators, I wanted to get rid of the orange glow that shows through the lenses. To be honest, these Osrams replace the orange glow with a blue/purple glow :( and I'll probable replace them with some Silvatec bulbs.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03113.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03115.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03114.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03117.jpg

HID's are next on the shopping list.

[Harvey]

Nice job looks good

[Liddo]

Brilliant mate, nice little write up ;)

Now, send us the link to the said bulbs so that i can get Ebaying and spending more more that i havent got ;)

[Murphwiz]

Just had my led sidelamps out of the front of mine,as one had stopped working, due to the heat from the h7's drl, the had become completely brittle and fell apart on me, taken 6 months to do that though!

[stephenevans99]

Brilliant mate, nice little write up ;)

Now, send us the link to the said bulbs so that i can get Ebaying and spending more more that i havent got ;)

Cheers,

Linky for the Number Plate & Puddle Light LEDs (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-T10-501-W5W-Capless-Wedge-5-SMD-LED-Interior-Lightbulbs?item=260859754386&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8302123016503012815)

Sidelight 9 LED Linky (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260859776110?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

[Sharkey R]

They look really good, one question though did changing any of these throw up any bulb failure warnings on the dashboard?

[stephenevans99]

They look really good, one question though did changing any of these throw up any bulb failure warnings on the dashboard?

errrrmmmmm brb.......

[wacky racer]

Looks good. I did the same on
My V50. My number plate LEDs are so bright they light up the bumper and the floor behind!
Used the same indicator bulbs too , I like the blue glow.

[Liddo]

errrrmmmmm brb.......

LOL, errr, guess he hasnt checked :troutslap

[stephenevans99]

No Bulb Warning Failure lights.....and they look even better now that it's completely dark, I'll be pressing the little yellow button on the key fob every time from now on :)

[Sharkey R]

Might be tempted to do the puddle and number plate ones on mine. Dunno if I'll try with the side lights though as I can't see how to access them on mine easily due to the HIDs :-(

[wacky racer]

Do the interior lights too, mine look so much better than original, and they still dim slowly when you close the doors.

[stephenevans99]

I'm tempted to do the interior lights, but I'm sure I read they tend to stay illuminated slightly....or did I imagine that??!!

[stephenevans99]

Just had my led sidelamps out of the front of mine,as one had stopped working, due to the heat from the h7's drl, the had become completely brittle and fell apart on me, taken 6 months to do that though!

My DRL's have been disabled, I presumed the DRL's used the 501 capless bulbs. I should imagine it wouldn't stop prolonged use of the dipped beam at night weakening the LED. I'll be gutted if I find them in fragments rattling around in my headlamp :(

I've read on another other forum about a member who fitted LED's to the front sidelights on their C70 that ended up 'staining' the reflector. Has anyone else experienced this?

Should I stop worrying and just enjoy??

[stephenevans99]

Replaced the Osram Diadem bulbs today with some dubiously packaged Silvatec bulbs, they're totally invisible behind the lens and flash orange when needed, not as bright as the Osrams but they do the trick.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03132.jpg

eBay linky to Silvatec bulbs (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150512896538?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)


To get clear access to the n/s/f indicator, I find it 100% easier to remove the airbox but found the 3 'tulip' style clips that secure the airbox almost impossible to unclip without nearly breaking them.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03133.jpg

I found that if you get a 10mm socket on an extension and push down on the clip whilst gently pulling up on the airbox, they release perfectly. (Obviously pictured after the airbox has been removed)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03135.jpg

Top tip or just plain common knowledge & I'm stupid ??!!!??

Steve

[volvokid]

Replaced the Osram Diadem bulbs today with some dubiously packaged Silvatec bulbs, they're totally invisible behind the lens and flash orange when needed, not as bright as the Osrams but they do the trick.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03132.jpg

eBay linky to Silvatec bulbs (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150512896538?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)


To get clear access to the n/s/f indicator, I find it 100% easier to remove the airbox but found the 3 'tulip' style clips that secure the airbox almost impossible to unclip without nearly breaking them.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03133.jpg

I found that if you get a 10mm socket on an extension and push down on the clip whilst gently pulling up on the airbox, they release perfectly. (Obviously pictured after the airbox has been removed)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03135.jpg

Top tip or just plain common knowledge & I'm stupid ??!!!??

Steve

Thats the style I have, they look much better

[V70 Graham]

.....I'm tempted to do the interior lights, but I'm sure I read they tend to stay illuminated slightly....or did I imagine that??!!

This should help ;)

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=42997&page=5&highlight=led

.....scroll down to the bottom, NOT the dogging bit lol

[Harvey]

Thats the style I have, they look much better

Hi thats the same bulbs i fitted front and back look great in the clear rear light units.

[Sharkey R]

I've fitted the Osram LEDs to the front sidelights/drls but I find without the ignition on they stay on but once I stat the engine after a few seconds the LEDs go out? Any ideas?

[Harvey]

Hi the lights are on when the light switch off?.
Then when you start the engine they go out light switch off?
When you turn the side lights on engine running what happens.

[M-R-P]

I've fitted the Osram LEDs to the front sidelights/drls but I find without the ignition on they stay on but once I stat the engine after a few seconds the LEDs go out? Any ideas?

that's a residual glow and not uncommon. a resistor across the the terminals will sort it (2.2k for interior lights, probably the same for sidelights)

[Sharkey R]

Lights Position 0 ignition to second click HIDs on DRLs on
Lights Position 1 ignition to second click HIDs off DRLs on
Lights Position 2 ignition to second click HIDs on DRLs on

All of above once to go to engine on the DRLs turn off after about 5 seconds. Position 0 and 2 the HIDs stay on, position 1 no lights at all at the front.

[M-R-P]

hmmmm... errrr.... ummmm...

LEDs can confuse Volvos - putting a led cluster in the wrong way in the interior lights can make the light stop working for a while so, I guess anything is possible lol.

TBH, I'm confused :D

[Harvey]

Try turning the LEDs around in the holders a these work both ways round not like most LEDs if not remove one led a refit normal lamp a try again sounds odd .
The ones in my car are fine I know this dosent help.
Sounds like system thinks there is a fault and shuts them off.
Just reading your last reply when your lights switch is off and you start you engine the lights come on side lights and headlights ,I don't have this set up on my car I wonder if this makes any difference.

[M-R-P]

Try turning the LEDs around in the holders a these work both ways round not like most LEDs if not remove one led a refit normal lamp a try again sounds odd .
The ones in my car are fine I know this dosent help.
Sounds like system thinks there is a fault and shuts them off.

lol, mine work too pmfsl :hilarious

[Harvey]

Hi but I like to blend into the background (covert is the word)

[Sharkey R]

Ok I shall have a play with them today and see if I can get the right combination lol

Cheers for the help guys

[Sharkey R]

Ok so it seems no matter what way round and which LEDs I use and whatever combination of light switch positions I choose my car will not run the LED sidelights when the engine is running. With the engine off they work fine. Very strange!

On a better note I finally managed to persuade the drivers side front indicator bulb to come out of the tight gap it's in and change it for the silver one. :-)

[S1mon]

Hmmmm...I've got my HIDs, Osram LED sides to fit when my next purchase arrives- LED indicator bulbs all round. Really hope I don't have issues?! I put some silver indicator bulbs in last week and am so disappointed with them! They're so less bright than normal amber bulbs that I think they'll be difficult for other drivers to spot say on a motorway on a sunny day!! The LEDs should remedy that but I just hope the car doesn't s**t itself over it!

[Sharkey R]

Just tried the LED sidelights on the gfs S60 D5 MY57 and they worked fine on that. Must be my car being awkward.