Bonny's D.I.M Lighting - nice simple job.....

Post 731015 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 19:49:35

There were some blown bulbs on the D.I.M on the S60 and although not exactly a critical job it's just one of those cheap little niggles that I decided to take care of. Firstly, the funny part! I went to the Main Stealer and manage to have the entire parts department scratching their heads because not even VIDA properly explained what bulbs I needed, it was very vague given there are 3 different colour codes, blue, grey and black. They are all a different wattage and it wasn't clear how many of each bulb type were needed. So with that, I went home and whipped out the D.I.M before taking it back to the Main Stealer and literally handing it to the Parts guy and saying, "There we are, should make things a bit easier now". After a consultation with one of the workshop Technicians they managed to work out what they were supposed to order. I'd already decided to change every light bulb in the D.I.M given that where one is going then the others are usually not far behind, so ordered every bulb in the D.I.M. They ordered me a job lot of bulbs and today I got around to changing them, it all works brilliantly now and all one uniform brightness. I believe they call this 're-lamping' and it's a good bit of preventative maintenance as well. :) Incidentally, for some reason the 'blue' colour coded bulbs come as just the bulb itself, you have to take the old bulb out of the holder and then slot the new one in. The grey and black ones come with new holders. Don't ask me why this is because not even the Main Stealer knew! :wtf: Pictures..... :beer: :B_thumb: Old bulbs in place before removal, showing positions of bulbs Old bulbs removed including those from the 'blue' holders New bulbs from Volvo (13 in total) These fit in the 'blue' holders D.I.M now refitted with new bulbs. Job done!

Post 731016 by p fandango on 2014-08-22 19:53:51

i had wondered if it was the bulb gone on the right-side display

Post 731017 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 19:58:48

[QUOTE=p fandango;731016]i had wondered if it was the bulb gone on the right-side display[/QUOTE] I remember you mentioning it in the advert when you were selling it (IIRC). That's all it was Duane, just a £2.00 light bulb. A lot of the issues you listed with the car really aren't that problematic and easily fixable which is why I'm still happy with the car. Just on a side note, the clutch, although worn, doesn't seem too bad and there's some life in it yet. The front wheel bearings badly worn though, the drivers side being very badly worn and theses I shall do next month along with the brake flexi-hoses that you kindly supplied. It's coming together mate. :B_thumb:

Post 731019 by claymore on 2014-08-22 20:11:47

Glad to see the D5 is saving you a lot of money.

Post 731020 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:15:34

[QUOTE=claymore;731019]Glad to see the D5 is saving you a lot of money.[/QUOTE] I'm on break even point at the moment Colin, the fuel saving equals the repair costs. I'm working overtime this month at work and some of that extra cash will be going in to the repairs. It's not exactly breaking the bank is it, and once I've tackled these last couple of jobs then the car will be good for a good for a fair while longer. I see the D5 as an investment, long term I will save money and my fuel bill this month has been dramatically lower than when using the T5.

Post 731021 by claymore on 2014-08-22 20:17:20

So, you're telling me you've saved £600 in fuel since you've owned the car?

Post 731022 by p fandango on 2014-08-22 20:20:47

[QUOTE=JamesT5;731017]I remember you mentioning it in the advert when you were selling it (IIRC). That's all it was Duane, just a £2.00 light bulb. A lot of the issues you listed with the car really aren't that problematic and easily fixable which is why I'm still happy with the car. Just on a side note, the clutch, although worn, doesn't seem too bad and there's some life in it yet. The front wheel bearings badly worn though, the drivers side being very badly worn and theses I shall do next month along with the brake flexi-hoses that you kindly supplied. It's coming together mate. :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] the clutch pedal feel was the main reason for swopping to Messerschmitt. My bro was getting fed up of the Bimmer being sat on the garden, & i wasn't prepared to gamble how long the S60 clutch would last so decided to swop while i had the spare car to do so. Its only costing me 7p a mile more on fuel so can't complain glad your happy with it

Post 731023 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:22:22

[QUOTE=claymore;731021]So, you're telling me you've saved £600 in fuel since you've owned the car?[/QUOTE] No, don't be so silly. And why £600? The car set me back £300, the bits and pieces so far around £150. You're trying to make me out to look foolish with this IMHO, but it just won't work Colin. I said this is a long term investment so give it chance. You don't set up a business and necessarily expect to make a profit in the first 1 - 2 months, it takes time for the business to pay off after the initial outlay. Same principle here my ole' mukka! ;)

Post 731024 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:24:47

[QUOTE=p fandango;731022]the clutch pedal feel was the main reason for swopping to Messerschmitt. My bro was getting fed up of the Bimmer being sat on the garden, & i wasn't prepared to gamble how long the S60 clutch would last so decided to swop while i had the spare car to do so. Its only costing me 7p a mile more on fuel so can't complain glad your happy with it[/QUOTE] It's a good car, the engine is great and for 163bhp it pulls nicely and smoothly. There's a few wear and tear issues which I can, and am, fixing myself. There's plenty of life left in it yet.

Post 731028 by claymore on 2014-08-22 20:28:54

Car = £300, cost of bits £150, tax? £100, insurance? £50, must be around £600 in my mind.

Post 731029 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:33:01

[QUOTE=claymore;731028]Car = £300, cost of bits £150, tax? £100, insurance? £50, must be around £600 in my mind.[/QUOTE] Tax and insurance are a legal requirement regardless plus insurance is spread out over a year and soon tax will be too. Oddly, so it fuel usage and maintenance. Over a year I will see a saving, and that's what's important. Anyway, this is supposed to be a thread about some light bulbs, the bit about the wheel bearings was just a side note.

Post 731030 by stribo on 2014-08-22 20:37:24

When you say VIDA didn't show what bulbs you needed, did you mean VADIS? as VIDA only covers mechanical/electronic diagnostics, and doesn't give part numbers.

Post 731031 by claymore on 2014-08-22 20:38:01

I love the way you're justifying the car to yourself.....lol

Post 731034 by oblark on 2014-08-22 20:40:18

I love the ignore feature as I haven`t a clue what this thread is about :)

Post 731035 by stribo on 2014-08-22 20:41:36

[QUOTE=oblark;731034]I love the ignore feature as I haven`t a clue what this thread is about :)[/QUOTE] It's to do with flower arranging, apparently James has planted some bulbs. :lol:

Post 731039 by claymore on 2014-08-22 20:47:54

[QUOTE=oblark;731034]I love the ignore feature as I haven`t a clue what this thread is about :)[/QUOTE] Why are you ignoring me?

Post 731040 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:48:39

[QUOTE=stribo;731030]When you say VIDA didn't show what bulbs you needed, did you mean VADIS? as VIDA only covers mechanical/electronic diagnostics, and doesn't give part numbers.[/QUOTE] Yes, the parts bit. VIDAS then is it?

Post 731041 by stribo on 2014-08-22 20:49:13

[QUOTE=claymore;731039]Why are you ignoring me?[/QUOTE] If he's ignoring you he's not going to answer is he. ;)

Post 731042 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:49:49

[QUOTE=claymore;731039]Why are you ignoring me?[/QUOTE] Because you get on his nerves?

Post 731043 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:51:26

[QUOTE=claymore;731031]I love the way you're justifying the car to yourself.....lol[/QUOTE] Just you wait.

Post 731044 by stribo on 2014-08-22 20:51:45

[QUOTE=JamesT5;731040]Yes, the parts bit. VIDAS then is it?[/QUOTE] Yeah, you can buy it cheap on Ebay, and look your own bits up.

Post 731045 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:52:58

[QUOTE=stribo;731044]Yeah, you can buy it cheap on Ebay, and look your own bits up.[/QUOTE] I've got a certain piece of computer software and a long OBD2 cable coming from China. ;)

Post 731046 by stribo on 2014-08-22 20:53:09

[QUOTE=JamesT5;731040]Yes, the parts bit. VIDAS then is it?[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=JamesT5;731042]Because you get on his nerves?[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=JamesT5;731043]Just you wait.[/QUOTE] Have you been taking lessons off Frankie on how not to multi quote. :P:haha:

Post 731047 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:55:20

[QUOTE=stribo;731046]Have you been taking lessons off Frankie on how not to multi quote. :P:haha:[/QUOTE] Getting the D5 sprayed pink next month...... ;)

Post 731049 by stribo on 2014-08-22 20:56:46

[QUOTE=JamesT5;731045]I've got a certain piece of computer software and a long OBD2 cable coming from China. ;)[/QUOTE] That won't help you with part numbers though.

Post 731051 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-22 20:57:43

[QUOTE=stribo;731049]That won't help you with part numbers though.[/QUOTE] I'll buy a CD then. :D

Post 731058 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-08-22 21:14:21

[QUOTE=claymore;731028]Car = £300, cost of bits £150, tax? £100, insurance? £50, must be around £600 in my mind.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=JamesT5;731029]Tax and insurance are a legal requirement regardless plus insurance is spread out over a year and soon tax will be too. Oddly, so it fuel usage and maintenance. Over a year I will see a saving, and that's what's important. Anyway, this is supposed to be a thread about some light bulbs, the bit about the wheel bearings was just a side note.[/QUOTE] I think what Claymore is getting at is, if you still have the v70 on the road then the tax and insurance on the s60 is an extra expense, so the saving on fuel is totally wiped out, which is what a lot of us said when you first bought this car. By putting these threads up you are just proving us all right, you are not saving a penny, but spending hundreds.

Post 731076 by Harvey on 2014-08-23 02:33:19

Post 731078 by jdavis on 2014-08-23 05:06:02

[QUOTE=Harvey;731076]Are you sure about that ?.[/QUOTE] Was just about to ask that myself. VIDA does include part numbers

Post 731098 by stribo on 2014-08-23 10:26:25

[QUOTE=jdavis;731078]Was just about to ask that myself. VIDA does include part numbers[/QUOTE] Does it have a full parts catalogue?

Post 731099 by Harvey on 2014-08-23 10:36:25

[QUOTE=stribo;731098]Does it have a full parts catalogue?[/QUOTE] Yes it does

Post 731102 by stribo on 2014-08-23 11:19:19

So what's the point of VADIS?

Post 731134 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-23 19:17:29

[QUOTE=stribo;731102]So what's the point of VADIS?[/QUOTE] Probably a stripped down version of VIDA for the Parts Department.

Post 731135 by stribo on 2014-08-23 19:23:39

Could be.

Post 731137 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-23 19:25:18

was vida the follow on from vadis ??? That was what I thought, but I have been wrong before..

Post 731141 by stribo on 2014-08-23 20:06:22

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;731137]was vida the follow on from vadis ??? That was what I thought, but I have been wrong before..[/QUOTE] Not sure, VADIS covers later cars, so James may be correct, it's just the parts department's software. It's a hell of a lot cheaper.

Post 731155 by Harvey on 2014-08-23 21:03:11

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;731137]was vida the follow on from vadis ??? That was what I thought, but I have been wrong before..[/QUOTE] Spot on. http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?70701-VADIS-or-VIDA&p=685041&viewfull=1#post685041

Post 731197 by LeeT5 on 2014-08-24 12:20:01

[QUOTE=JamesT5;731045]I've got a certain piece of computer software and a long OBD2 cable coming from China. ;)[/QUOTE] God help us! :worried: [QUOTE=stribo;731102]So what's the point of VADIS?[/QUOTE] VADIS was replaced by VIDA/DICE.

Post 731233 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-24 19:18:19

[QUOTE=LeeT5;731197]God help us! :worried:[/QUOTE] How come? You've always encouraged, if not insisted, that serious Volvo enthusiasts get this said software to avoid "throwing parts at the car hoping to fix the problem".

Post 731341 by Santa on 2014-08-25 19:31:05

Guys, just a reminder. (Just incase it happens). Talk of obtaining VIDA from anywhere other than sources authorised by Volvo is breaking the rules.

Post 731354 by stribo on 2014-08-25 20:13:56

[QUOTE=Santa;731341]Guys, just a reminder. (Just incase it happens). Talk of obtaining VIDA from anywhere other than sources authorised by Volvo is breaking the rules.[/QUOTE] We'd never dream of it. ;)

Post 731355 by JamesT5 on 2014-08-25 20:15:46

Post 731361 by Santa on 2014-08-25 20:22:37

[QUOTE=stribo;731354]We'd never dream of it. ;)[/QUOTE] Of course, just in case of any slip ups though ;) [QUOTE=JamesT5;731355]Does that include Volvo dealers in China..? ;)[/QUOTE] Please contact Volvo / Geely directly for clarification :). (Would save me having to pass details on :) )