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[n8-50]

Howdy there everyone,

I just bought a 96 855T and I noticed that I can't read the trip comuter at night (the light appears to be out). Is the light supposed to come on when the headlights come on. Is this an indeglo type light? I may just buy an instrument cluster on ebay and replace the LCD panel.

Nathan Bryant
1996 850 Turbo Wagon
bone stock (for now).

[rp850]

It should have two bulbs in the LCD. You'll need to remove the instrument cluster to replace the bulbs.

Howdy there everyone,

I just bought a 96 855T and I noticed that I can't read the trip comuter at night (the light appears to be out). Is the light supposed to come on when the headlights come on. Is this an indeglo type light? I may just buy an instrument cluster on ebay and replace the LCD panel.

Nathan Bryant
1996 850 Turbo Wagon
bone stock (for now).

[n8-50]

It should have two bulbs in the LCD. You'll need to remove the instrument cluster to replace the bulbs.

Cool thanks a lot.

[bloc]

those 2 are accessable without removing the cluster, if you remove the kick panel and black knee bolster thingy. it'll be the middlemost two bulbs on the bottom of the cluster. this method is a bit easier than wrestling with the dash cover and everything associated with it.

[rp850]

I didn't know that. What a great suggestion!!!

those 2 are accessable without removing the cluster, if you remove the kick panel and black knee bolster thingy. it'll be the middlemost two bulbs on the bottom of the cluster. this method is a bit easier than wrestling with the dash cover and everything associated with it.

[ziddey]

wow this is great! One of mine is out too and I've always just let it be because I didn't want to take apart the dash. sweet

[rp850]

Can anybody confirm the part number for the trip computer bulb?

wow this is great! One of mine is out too and I've always just let it be because I didn't want to take apart the dash. sweet

[Aequitas_Veritas]

Can anybody confirm the part number for the trip computer bulb?

966326

[rp850]

Thanks! I assume that's the volvo part number? Is this a dealer-only type thing or can I hit the parts store on the way home and pick up a sylvania bulb, etc.

966326

[Aequitas_Veritas]

That number is the dealer number, but they will be expensive, if you get just the bulb you have to solder it into the holder. The bulb number is #74 look for some examples here:

http://autolumination.com/74.htm

[n8-50]

those 2 are accessable without removing the cluster, if you remove the kick panel and black knee bolster thingy. it'll be the middlemost two bulbs on the bottom of the cluster. this method is a bit easier than wrestling with the dash cover and everything associated with it.

That's even better. Now I can pull them out and try red led's without having to rip everything apart again if I don't like them.

[rp850]

Thanks! I wonder if I could pick up a couple of those twist lock bases for .60 they sell and use those instead of having to drag out the soldering iron? They look like the might fit.

By the way those pictures of your dash are AMAZING!!!

That number is the dealer number, but they will be expensive, if you get just the bulb you have to solder it into the holder. The bulb number is #74 look for some examples here:

http://autolumination.com/74.htm

[bloc]

Thanks! I wonder if I could pick up a couple of those twist lock bases for .60 they sell and use those instead of having to drag out the soldering iron? They look like the might fit.

By the way those pictures of your dash are AMAZING!!!

i found the bulb and holder already together at a local auto parts place. only snag was i had to bend back the contacts a tiny bit.



dont misinterpret how easy i made it sound. bending around under the dash and getting your hand in behind the cluster is NOT "easy" (i laid with my back on the floor and used a headlamp to see what i was doing) but it was a lot less time consuming and risky for me. lots of the stuff under my dash is brittle and the fewer times i have to take apart the dash cover the better.

[Oreo931]

those 2 are accessable without removing the cluster, if you remove the kick panel and black knee bolster thingy. it'll be the middlemost two bulbs on the bottom of the cluster. this method is a bit easier than wrestling with the dash cover and everything associated with it.

is this true with the x70 series as well?

[rp850]

Thanks for the heads up. Even if it is a tight fit under the dash I agree with you that it soulds much less risky. I'm going to give it a try.

i found the bulb and holder already together at a local auto parts place. only snag was i had to bend back the contacts a tiny bit.
dont misinterpret how easy i made it sound. bending around under the dash and getting your hand in behind the cluster is NOT "easy" (i laid with my back on the floor and used a headlamp to see what i was doing) but it was a lot less time consuming and risky for me. lots of the stuff under my dash is brittle and the fewer times i have to take apart the dash cover the better.

[bloc]

is this true with the x70 series as well?

i havent messed with a 70 series so i'm not sure. it isnt too difficult to find out though.. remove the kick panel and knee bolster and see what you find.

[rp850]

Picked up a couple of 966326 for about $6.

That number is the dealer number, but they will be expensive, if you get just the bulb you have to solder it into the holder. The bulb number is #74 look for some examples here:

http://autolumination.com/74.htm

Edited by rp850, 28 March 2006 - 07:54 PM.