V50 headlight bulb change

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Post 324180 by Atari Boy on 2010-08-03 22:25:34

I have found that the dipped beam on my '05 V50 to be pretty shocking so I have ordered some Ring replacement bulbs that I hope will improve things. Looking through the owners manual it looks quite simple to swap over the bulbs, just a case of removing the securing pin then withdrawing the headlight cluster. Is it as simple as it sounds or have I missed something ? Also, whilst talking about bulbs, has anyone got any experience of fitting LED sidelights? Good or bad?

Post 324182 by volvokid on 2010-08-03 22:30:42

[quote=Atari Boy;324180]I have found that the dipped beam on my '05 V50 to be pretty shocking so I have ordered some Ring replacement bulbs that I hope will improve things. Looking through the owners manual it looks quite simple to swap over the bulbs, just a case of removing the securing pin then withdrawing the headlight cluster. Is it as simple as it sounds or have I missed something ? Also, whilst talking about bulbs, has anyone got any experience of fitting LED sidelights? Good or bad?[/quote] The new headlights have a rubbish low beam. Yes the lights are the easiest I have changed. I fitted LED's to my headlights because they are xenon and it made the standard side lights look yellow.

Post 324188 by t5_monkey on 2010-08-03 22:44:19

I've got osram night breakers on mine - much better. Changing the bulbs - piece of cake, got LED sidelights and interior lights on mine, looks much better.

Post 324191 by Atari Boy on 2010-08-03 22:49:53

Thanks for the feedback chaps. I have just bought some LED sidelight bulbs to try out from eBay to try out. I hope they are not too rude boy, I'm getting old.

Post 324250 by Atari Boy on 2010-08-04 13:34:58

Dipped bulbs now fitted, remarkably easy, even for me. I can't see if they will make any difference yet, I will need to wait until its dark.