Well after 13 years the dashboard and radio lights are starting to wear out on my 1995 850 GLT. I have seen the posts on removing the instrument cluster and it looks pretty easy so i was wondering where i could get lights for the dash and radio. Should i use an online retailer? If so what do you recommend? How many lights are there total? I'm also considering changing the color but don't know if it would look better. I have a tan interior and black exterior, any suggestions? I'm thinking blue. I appreciate the help, Thanks

Check ebay. Sometimes you can find lights there. I've read on this or another forum that some Honda lights work and are a lot cheaper than the Volvo ones. In terms of color I would probably go with orange/amber.

Stay green baby! Get some neon under the dash to compliment it like I did. Looks great (pics in my garage)

add a little of each with a strobe hanging from the rear view mirror and you've got SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER IN A VOLVO. everybody hustle....... :grin: boy did anybody miss any of my good answers?

I'd check my nearest local accessories shop or electrical DIY shop for this. Usually its cheapest there.



If the transportation and handling costs are not an issue to you, by all means go ahead.







It depends if yours is Yazaki or VDO. I think prolly more like Yazaki. The bulbs on the Yazaki uses different holders than the VDO ones. The Yazaki ones are shorter and usually less 'fat' as the VDO ones. Heheh. I was describing the bulbs.

Paradise by the dashboard lights!

Parts Bin has the light bulbs for the ashtray & gear shift indicator:

http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?N=1733...tt=Light%20Bulb

http://www.thepartsbin.com/includes/secure...nNvbGUpLjwvYj4=

OEM Service Light Bulb
1993~1997 Volvo 850
SKU: W0133-1633500
12V - 1.2w - For front ashtray & lighter.
12V - 1.2w - Gear Indicator (on center console).
$11.95 each + shipping


Radio Shack has bulbs that can be fit into the OEM plastic cap/mount in the headlight and other dash accessory switches: (fog lamp, rear defroster, master lock, heated seats, tracs, etc...)

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.js...rentPage=search

http://www.radioshack.com/product/inStoreA...oductId=2103780

12V Microlamps
Current: 60mA
Brightness (MSCP): 0.15
Average life: 10,000 hours
Model: 272-1092
Catalog #: 272-1092
$1.69 for a 2-pack
they will ship, or the second link can find a store for pickup


I'm still trying to find pics & more complete and specific instructions on how you clever Volvo tweakers have used LED's to eliminate/minimize the dead 12v bulbs. And, if you have other sources or links that will help me/us find bulbs re-light our dashboards, switches, and indicators please post them!

-woodsytf
'95 850 wagon

They are BLOODY expensive here in my country...
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Hi,
Thanks for this. You just saved me a bunch of money. I replaced my switch lighting today, as well as the climate control and dash lights (turbo and rt side of the speedo were out.) The only ones I couldn't find locally were the small square ones that light the warning lights, turn signals and LCD display. I only needed the LCD display ones, so I "borrowed" the ones from the Low fuel indicator and the washer fluid one. I figure I can figure that out myself without a light!

As this is my first post, I'm Pat. I'm in Dayton ohio, I bought a nice 1995 850 T5r about a month ago. It was a shop car at an import shop and aside from a few cosmetics, (tear in the driver's seat, surface cracks on the passenger seat, small tears in the floor carpet,) it seems to be in great condition. It runs great and is a really fun ride. The only Mechanical stuff needed was some new shocks and struts, (I swapped out the shocks, but haven't done the struts yet- I have the parts, just need the time!) and the passenger side temperature sensor fan was frozen- easy fix. Aside from that, a tune up, fluid changes, and cleaning the injectors and she's running like a champ! Actually it was running good anyway, but I figured it couldn't hurt!
Anyway, I've been lurking here for a few weeks, and thought I'd thank you all for the info I've gleaned so far, and say Hi!
Cheers,
Pat

welcome pcrum. congrats on your T5R. check out the 850 forum with any questions or ideas.

Welcome Pat.

Update the Garage, yah?
Show us the pics!