I saw these small LED bulbs on Ebay and wondered if they will screw up anything
with my S70. They supposedly don't overheat but they may trip a code or something.
Has anyone ever used these on their Volvo?
(194/168 SMD bulbs use high intensity 1W LED)
http://cgi.ebay.com/...84c69#vi-ilComp
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Posted 17 September 2011 - 03:13 PM
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Posted 17 September 2011 - 03:31 PM
Unlike the 850 series, the x70 bulb is not aimed directly downward towards the license plate. Instead it is aimed down at a 45 degree angle, supposedly to take advantage of the bulb's filament placement. For a LED Bulb, you'll need a 5 sided one (four sides plus the top) to evenly light the license plate. It also does not trigger the bulb out warning light.
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Posted 17 September 2011 - 08:20 PM
crazykn,
Are you saying that the bulb listed above is not 5 sided? How can you tell? Do you have any suggestion for a place to buy 5 sided bulbs?
I noticed that you have LED side marker lamps on your '98 S70. May I ask where you bought them?
Are you saying that the bulb listed above is not 5 sided? How can you tell? Do you have any suggestion for a place to buy 5 sided bulbs?
I noticed that you have LED side marker lamps on your '98 S70. May I ask where you bought them?
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Posted 17 September 2011 - 08:51 PM
Please use V-LED or just copy and paste the link:
http://www.v-leds.co...D-p9722412.html
I purchased these bulbs and have not been unhappy. Some where in our fantastic site is a thread about this. Was told these guys would dim with in 6 months of install. However mine are going strong for over a year. I am not unhappy. For 10 bucks + the shipping? Great deal/value.
There are many many types of LED replacement bulbs. Just make sure it is a direct fit for bulb# 194.
http://www.v-leds.co...D-p9722412.html
I purchased these bulbs and have not been unhappy. Some where in our fantastic site is a thread about this. Was told these guys would dim with in 6 months of install. However mine are going strong for over a year. I am not unhappy. For 10 bucks + the shipping? Great deal/value.
There are many many types of LED replacement bulbs. Just make sure it is a direct fit for bulb# 194.
I have a 97 855T5 now, have had 6 other Volvos in the past. Sux I aint got um any more!
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Posted 19 September 2011 - 01:53 AM
Thank you DVolvoguy850T5;
and these won't trip the "bulb out" warning idiot light on the dash right?
and these won't trip the "bulb out" warning idiot light on the dash right?
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Posted 19 September 2011 - 02:29 AM
Another thread that doesn't belong..... 
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Posted 19 September 2011 - 05:04 AM
They may screw up the PERFORMANCE of your vehicle, if you know what I mean.
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Posted 19 September 2011 - 11:18 AM
Sorry guys to screw up your "PERFORMANCE" category for you. Where do you suggest it goes for the future??
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Posted 19 September 2011 - 01:31 PM
It should have been in the cosmetic/detailing section. There is also a pin up there of everything LED.
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 08:30 AM
do they come with that girl, screw the bulbs.
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