How to replace light bulbs in the Volvo radio / stereo, Volvo 850, S70, V70, 960, S90, etc. - VOTD
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- Radio light bulbs replacement: 60 to 90 minutes.
Parts: Volvo claims they do not sell the bulb but Honda does. PN: 35505-S84-N01 These bulbs have blue tips on them and show nice and soft white. If you use bulbs that do not have the blue cover on them, they will look yellowish.
The OEM car stereos that can installed in the Volvo 850, S70, V70, 960, S90, V90, and other cars that share the SC series radios like the SC-816 units sound great. Matter of fact, I have yet to hear an after market radio sound better in them. These radios have small light bulbs in them that go out but these bulbs can be replaced pretty easily. You can even replace the bulb in the LCD display.
With a delicate hand you can replace all the bulbs in less than 1 hour and under $15 worth of supplies. You can even purchase all of the tools for under $25. Hope you enjoy. :)
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I would just like to add that you ARE able to switch the bulbs in the sealed black sockets, you just haveto use a knife or something pointy to scratch the plastic weld away (it goes away easier than expected). I did this myself today and everything went fine.
Thank you again Robert for your enthusiasm and excellence! Greetings from Sweden
Thanks for watching.
I didn't realize that Volvo used this radio in 2004 cars.
If you have an amp cable, chances are, there is an amp installed. Most were mounted if front of the heater core in the 850 Volvo's. Not sure where they were installed in the C70's. You may have to Google that.
As for the CD changer, chances are, it was removed. They were usually mounted in the trunk, up high between the speakers.
As for the antenna double wire, it was a antenna booster system that Volvo started using in 1998. Helped the radio get better radio reception.
Thanks for watching the video.
Good instruct vid Mate! Easy & safer fix now. Thanks.
FYI-- They're T3 lamps available on ebay & other sites. A cool young Guy at Honda (Oztralia) told me yes, Honda can sell em for $18 Aud EACH but then "DIDN'T" say they're T3's & can be got them for a couple of $$'s elsewhere.
All Worth it- my old 850 seems like it''s going to last another 10+ years. Lovely ol car.
Thanks for watching
Dear Robert Thank you again with this repair. You help me the most with providing above Honda Part Number. Having that number I was able to purchase these bulbs locally from Honda for 7.99 CAN each and NO shipping charges. Our local Volvo dealership doesn't stocks them any more. However, some people on eBay told me that they can sell to me such bulbs but they want at least 15 USD for one bulb plus about 25 USD for their shipping to me in Edmonton, Canada. However I couldn't find anywhere bulbs with long wires as you have shown so I could thread them in as you did.
I have found only old Radio Shack part number which is: 227-1092 for 12V Micro lamps with long wires, however our Radio Shack is no longer in business. Thanks a million. S.F.
I sell the bulbs on my website. 🤷🏾♂️
I removed my radio and took it completely apart but struck one obstacle. But the obstacle was fixed upon watching this video a few more times. This video is priceless. It was the 5 silver locking tabs on the circuit board that I had overlooked. Thanks again for this clip. wonderful!
unfortunaetely the led screen is stuck on "phone". oh well. . .
Matt
Sorry to read that. Again, if I run across a solution, I'll let you know.
Robert, solder wick or desoldering pump can be used to remove the solder from the circuit board.
Radio shack used to have these in their stores, not sure now a days.
Put the solder wick in a zip bag after use to keep it from drying out.
Also the short sandwich zip bags are good for keeping the screws in while working on the radio so they don't get knocked or lost.
Thanks for this video, I'll be planning to work on my wife's radio soon.
All the bulbs are out.
JoeStoppinghem Have fun. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching.
Hi and thank you for watching. If the radio looks the same it is likely the same.
Glad I found the video you made Robert, saved me easily an hour trying to look for the bulbs online =)
Nice. Thanks for watching.
Robert, thanks for this great video!! I just finishing installing all new light bulbs in my 1998 V70 radio (radio model 816), easy as good be!!!
Thanks for this video, and all your other great videos. I'm a huge fan.
Daniel
Thanks for watching.
thanks for all of the effort making these videos, They saved me a bunch of time and money.
m1ste2tea Good deal, thanks for watching.
thanks once again, excellent video. You should probably get a tripod for your camera though, so you don't have to pause your video before every step.
Keep them coming!
I had LED screen stuck on the word "phone". Fixed that! Then, I replaced bulbs, then LED screen was playing up, then I broke the cable strip. Had enough, so I got another radio from wreckers. I replaced its light globes (thanks to this video) as they none of them worked. After instaling it back into dashboard the damn LED light doesnt work now. Is not my day with radios. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. But thanks again for this video. On a note, when I pulled this latest radio from the wreckers apart, it had a different set-up in side. None of those metal tabs holding the faceplate on. It was about 8 minute screws. Seems to be a better and stronger solution. Thanks again!
Yes there are 2 basic face plate set-ups. Have not figured out which is which. I think the newer ones don't have the tabs.
So they tell me. LOL I'm often doing a job without all the proper tools. I have also used a large dropper to suck solder away from joints.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks Robert, I replaced the bulbs with no problem.
S Ranford Good deal.
Great job again!! Adding this to my list of do-it-yourself fixes for my S70 T5.
This is a very helpful, video Robert, thank you for uploading it.
+Fazza Bepon you are welcome.
This is brilliant and so helpful, thank you - going to order a set of bulbs!
Cool
Robert, Thank you very much for this video, i have sc 816 and i want to change my radio bulbs to different color, so this video made my day. :) as well i watched some of your other videos, and you are awesome. Good work, thank you!
+Viesturs Straume Thanks for watching.
wow you do make this look easy ... radio lighting up real good
Thank you Robert for an excellent video!! I would add that you don't have to remove the ribbon. It will expand enough for you to work on the face while attached. I had a heck of a time putting the ribbon back in and I'm still not sure that it's fully in. For you do-it-yourself-ers out there here is the Honda part# for the light bulbs: 35505-S84-N01.
Thanks for that Honda light bulb part number. I purchased a few about 5 years ago so I did not remember the number.
Robert DIY FYI, I just ordered a bulb replacement for the hazard switch - Volvo part# 30618695 frome eEuroparts.com. It's not quite but almost identical to the radio bulbs. This bulb might work too. About $4.00.
Brosax1
The bulbs in the radio are pretty short. If it is short, I'm sure it will. Thanks for posting.
There is another very similar Honda bulb the same base, but a 40 ma rating instead of 50ma like the 35505-S84-N01. Also, the -N01 bulb referenced in this video doesn't have the blue rubber cover when sourced from Honda.
The alternative is 35852-SDA-A01 and has a blue plastic base, and comes with the little blue rubber cover already over the bulb. This -A01 bulb is used as lighting in many Honda/Acura switches. I found out about it when fixing a burned out light bulb on my Acura TSX, and I happened to have purchased some of the -N01 bulbs to repair the radio on our Volvo V90.
John Horner Cool, thanks for the info. I usually just swap the blue covers over.
+John Horner I bought 5 of these from Robertson Honda in North Hollywood, CA for less than $3 a piece and they have all popped into place and worked like a champ. What a dream!
Hey Robert nice video, i re used the black holders. I bought the bulbs online for $0,41 a piece at Conrad electronics. For $2 and an hour of diy all lights are functional again.
+Dennis Roes very good.
Hai Dennis weet jij zo hoeveel volt en wattage?
Robert, great video. Helped a lot and I learned a lot.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for explaining how to do this, have just changed out 2 lamps with orignal Volvo lamps part number 30.899.172. Worked out great!
+Daphne Broens Good deal.
Hi, It is very useful. Thank you for this video. I was looking for some help and finally found your video. I really appreciate it. I have a SC802 the way of replacement is probably the same, isn't it? I think so. Greetings from Hungary
am enjoying all your vids!just purchased a 97 850glt.needs a lil work. thanx!
Your welcome.
Great tutorial! Thank you!
You are welcome
What you need is a solder sucker. heat the solder, put the sucker on, press the red button and the plunger springs back. sucking out the old solder :)
it looks like a metal tube - google it :)
Hi Robert, this is Jens from Germany. Well, I wonder you have a chance to control or/ and fix the speakers the front as well as the rare. I have an 850 / 1995. I’d like to learn it by myself.
By the way you are really the best. Everything you explain so detailed.
Thank you so much, jens
Are you referring to the speakers on the dash or the speakers in the door? It's possible that your radio is defective.
Hola. ¿Ha sacó la radio para ver si el código está escrito en el chasis (lados)?
It is pretty easy. Just took a tv show to explain it well. LOL
Thanks for the very welldone video! Changed bulbs in my 1998 Volvo S70. Do you have a video how to change driveshaft on the left side?
CV axle?
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I have never seen one of these radio's say PHONE. What is the model number on the radio?
thanks robert, great vid; greetings from austria
Thanks for watching.
I do not understand the question. It appears that you have typos in your question.
I have same radio as the video. Its a volvo V-70, great car, even better when the radio works ha ha..
LOL, thanks for watching.
Thanks Robert, you safed my day :)
Nice.
You can get 50 of those lights...including the twist lock sockets...for $7 shipped from Washington State on E-Bay.
Cool, thanks for sharing.
I can contribute with some experience that I have gathered since I watched this video. Volvo DO sell lights for the stereo the just don't know it. Part number is 30899172. They are expensive at 9.4 USD a piece (83.75 Swedish krona) but that is with the Swedish 25% sales tax included. I can also tell you that the sc800 stereo uses a different style lights which is soldered on to the board. So they are not interchangeable with lights shown in this video for the sc805. The blue caps in the sc800 lights seams impossible to remove compared to the ones shown in the video.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Robert, what if I don't have the code? The previous car owner didn't remember why the sticker gone, it used to stick under the ashtray, some others P80 model stick underside of the fuses cover. It's it possible to bypass it? It is impossible to ask the Volvo dealership since they closed their service here in my country.
Thanks again for the video.
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I learned today taking apart the console the seat heaters SWITCHES in the s70 have the white turn base and a blue cover over the bulbs ....
my seat heater switch fell apart (taking the console switch out) and I seen this.....
AwakeDude911 Makes the light soft.
Hello,very informative videos. Can I get some help, 07 volvo s60 T5. My radio doesn't receive AM stations. Is there an easy fix.
I have no idea. Do people still broadcast AM?
Hi Robert.
I have exactly same model SC816 HU on my 2004 C70.
but when I pulled it out, in addition to the AMP cable, I have CD Changer cable also connected to the back. However, I could not spot any changer in the car unless there is secret place! Also, I wonder where is the Amplifier installed (if it is installed at all)?
In other words, how could I make sure that my car does have AMP and CD changer? or if not, could the car be just pre-wired for future use? Even, if that is true, I would like to know where is the other end of the cables (AMP & CD Changer)?
I have also two antenna connections to the set but I have got only one antenna!!
I'll be happy to have your feedback.
thanks
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Thanks for this video Robert. Today I was replaced right side and main display bulbs on my S90. The first one easy (near buttons 4,6,7), on display little bit harder (not to much workspace). In case, Honda bulb is to expensive here (Russia). So I used 12v 0,6w (www.chipdip.ru/product/h39-12005/) it's about 0,17 cent per 1 pc So in the near future will be test of the radio. I hope everything will be work and nothing make POOF :D Thanks again Robert!
LargeOverheat Good deal. It will be fine.
Robert DIY
I hope so ) I think I soldered to much ) Will see ) Thanks again, Robert.
Robert DIY
So display light working ok, 456 buttons working good, 123 turned off ))
Also I was finded that the can bus from mail circuit to cd player is damaged. Do you have some technology how to fix it or there is only one way to buy a new one?
If you send me a picture of what you need, I may have one in my parts stash that I can ship you. Go to my website and contact me from there.
Robert DIY
You mean G+ website?
Hi Robert.Excellent video.Where can i source the bulbs for the unit.Also,do you know where i can source the belts for the cassette player.Many thanks.Steve.
I have bulbs.
No idea on belt.
Great video thank you for sharing! Question - My 2001 S70 dies while decelerating and shut off completely? Any advice would hugely appreciated.
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Besides that, Volvo never sold a '01 S70.
For the dash bulbs what size bulbs to they use I need to change the bulb on my sunroof button
Hi Robert, thx for this video, it's very helpful. I have off topic question - how to disable the ASC mode on SC-805? It is very annoying when sound level is going up and down. Thank you!
+quantan hold down the CD button for 3 seconds.
thank you Robert, it's much better
hi. my car say OFF in the screen of my radio. what can i do. my car is volvo s70 t5 turbo 1998.the antenna is working.i have the code too. but nothing is working.
+claudiaypedro1 turn ignition key to position 1 and leave it there for 2 hours, the display will then show EEEE then you can enter code again
Hi Robert...i have the same radio on my volvo s40.My question is how to search a fm station with (2.4.6.8) numbers...an example( 106.6fm 103.2fm 106.8fm) it cant go on this numbers it goes only with (1.3.5.7.9) an example(96.1fm 100.5fm 103.5....) so if u have an anwser please relply my.....
Dejan Trajkovski Radios do not do that. It should catch the station +/-.
There is a difference between FM radios for the US market and for the european market. US is using odd numbers for frequency, Europe is using even numbers. A european radio will not work in the US and vice versa. Of course there are some specialists who can change the behaviour, but buying antoher one for your market will work out cheaper.
Thanks for the info.
Thank you for your detailed videos. I have a 1998 S70 that has been sitting for 4 years and I recently got it up and running again. I have three questions, first of all I got my radio to say CODE, but now when I go to enter my code number one of the selection buttons does not work. Is this something I can fix, or do I need a whole new radio? Second, I need a racket pinion, but cant get one for minute, I have put power steering fluid in the car and it runs great, is it ok to drive it, until I am able to get that fixed? Third question, I don't have the remote to the car, so I lock and unlock manually. The other day, I went to unlock my door and the alarm set, and I could not get it to go off every time I attempted to enter my car.
flaveila Shurn Radio: You have to keep tapping that button until it works. I push it extra hard. I learned a trick, push the button 3 times and then cut the radio off so you don't waste an attempt. If you can't get the button to work, you may have to replace the control panel. Radios at the salvage yard are less than $20. You can get one for parts.
flaveila Shurn The steering rack... mine leaks about 4 ounces per 2 weeks or 1,500 miles. So I have been adding fluid for 3-1/2 years. Are you sure you need a rack? Usually leakage is not a reason to replace one. You can try a STOP LEAK like Lucas or Valvoline which may cure your problem. If not, it may need a new seal. At any rate, as long as you can stay ahead of the fluid leak, and it's not leaking out in a day, well, you get my point.
flaveila Shurn Alarm, yikes! There is a control box under the dash, almost behind the head light switch that I believe controls all that. You can replace it and should be ok. You may also have a problem with your door latch which is likely the real issue.
I learned a lot from this and actualy found it by mistake. My radio has "phone" stuck on the lLCD display. wont go to anything else. Ive even removed and replaced the fuse over 15 time, enter the code and it still says "phone". any suggestions please?
Matt
What kind of radio to you have?
Hi Robert!
Do you think that it would be possible to change radio`s display color by changing the lcd bulb color? Does that blue rubber affect to bulb color?
Thanks for a great vid!
No the blue cover makes the light look WHITE instead of yellow. Yes you can change the color of the display if you find a different bulb color.
You are awesome!!
Jamsheed Sobhani Thanks for watching.
Hi Robert, Great tutorial. I'm now going to save bulbs.
One of my 97's, came with a 3cd player from 1999, with no code. The dealer say's, without the original car vin, i'm toast. Is there a way around, to get codes for orphan radios? Thanks.
You can get the code with the serial-number of the radio, which is on top of the radio. Robert has a video about that as well.
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robert: thanks for a great video. any advice on clearing the "phon e" message on my Volvo radio (sc-816)?
+Keith Hayes Replacement.
Robert, can you let me know how I can get one of the display bulbs? I have already replaced all of the other bulbs with Honda bulbs but don't know how to get the bulb for the display. Mine is definitely burned out and you can't see the display 'in the window at night. Thanks, Ken.
+Ken Morgan www.RobertDIY.com
Hey Rob, is this the same procedure for the hu series? I have a hu803 with only one lamp working. Also my a/c control panel is without back lighting.
Many thanks
Ryan
Probably easier.
Hey Robert, I have a little off topic question for you. Is it possible to install a double din aftermarket radio into a s90 (1998)? I know Clarion 2DBKT Mounting Kit (Item #: 0202DBKT from Crutchfield) is a universal mounting kit. Do you think something like this would work? Thanks!!
+jepone yrs you can. You may need a special harness.
Once again Robert, Thank You!!
Hi Robert! I have an aftermarket unit in my 1994 960, and I ordered an SC-816 for it. The car used to have an SC-810 (cassette only), and the connectors are identical but, will it work with my car? I want a CD player haha.
yes.
My SC-810 has soldered-in bulbs
dang.
My center screen is no longer illuminated, my new bulbs work awesome. Did I mess up my ribbon?
+TheTiredEye yes. If you need one let me know.
+Robert DIY I would glady purchase one from you if I can! How should I message you about it?
Go to my website and send me a message. www.RobertDIY.com.
Hi Robert
Great videos,...I saw this one and thought,..."okay that's easy",...so I wanted to replace some of the bulbs in the radio of my wife's 850,...she has the SC-801,...but even though it's very similar to the radio in this video,...the front panel is attached in a different way (it doesn't have those latches) and I just can't seem to get how it's attached,...I've tried taken of the two side-screwes, but it still won't come loose,...can you tell me how ?
Did you watch the entire video? It should show both panels?
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I think you misunderstood my question, Robert,.....I'm talking about the faceplate of the radio,...the SC-801 doesn't have those latches, so I don't get, what's holding it,....you can see in this link, what I mean :-)s758.photobucket.com/user/tipsysteve-talktalk/Volvo%20SC%20801%20CD%20Radio%20Cassette/story
...Link takes a while to load,....when it opens,..swipe to the side...
Did you watch the other video? There are two different face styles.
Is there anything I can do for the actual radio? I can only play tapes and CDs but no radio.
I'd replace it.
any part numbers on the RAW bulbs ?
I was wondering why some of my dash switches didn't light on my S70 ...non were lit on my 850 now I know why...
burn bulbs...I
AwakeDude911 LOL, I believe the Radio Shack pn is 272-1092. You can wire them into the bulb sockets/holders. I usually pull a bunch out of the junk yard and test to see if they are working or not. The ones that are blown, I pull the bulbs and replace them with the ones from RS. I had ordered 100 from a company on the net once, paid about 75 cents each. I also sell them for about $4 each. My local dealer was charging $18 each.
Robert DIY
that's the ones for the switches or are the radio and switches the same bulb ?...I pulled one out today so small....!
every switch light and headlight bulb switch was burnt out on my 850 and on my s70 only 2 are working...that was a nice tip now at night I can find the switch without the over head light being turned on..
ipd sell a $10 kit of 10 bulbs (raw) but 10 buck for them seems like HI way robbery !
I bet from china they get a thousand for maybe a buck !!!
never go to the dealer you'll leave there out of money and a small box in your hand....
The radio bulb holders are different, you really can't swap the bulbs out in them. So I get short bulbs from junk yard cars, the headlight switch and the hazard switch. Then I swap bulbs into them and swap over the little blue covers. Have not see the 10 for 10 kit at iPd.
Yes the dealer is know for getting a good price for small parts. lol
Robert DIY
was swedish*auto*lamps... sorry so many companies..
www.ebay.com/itm/DASH-PANEL-SWITCH-BULBS-ONLY-VOLVO-850-S70-V70-960-S90-T3040x10-/361026863806?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item540ee0c2be&vxp=mtr
OK
Hey brother. I got an issue with my volvo radio. It has power but no sound any suggestions?
Replace it
Robert DIY. Okk. I was thinking its a wiring issue. ..kool
Ciao Robert!perdonami ma nn conosco la lingua inglese...avrei bisogno di aiuto.Possiedo una radio sc 805 su una volvo v40 di 16 anni.L altro giorno ho fatto dei lavori di manutenzione al motore e ho dovuto rimuovere la batteria,quando ho riaceso tutto la radio mi chiedeva il code ma io nn lo possiedo...da stupido ho digitato dei numeri x 3 volte mandandolo in OFF.Potresti se possibile aiutarmi spiegandomi come posso sbloccarlo?Ti ringrazio anticipatamente...
How To Find A Volvo Radio Code, 850, 960, S70 - Auto Repair Series and How To Unlock A Volvo Radio With The Code For 850, 960, S90, S70, etc. - Auto Care Series
C'è un collegamento nella sezione ABOUT del video che vi porterà al sito web Volvo dove è possibile ottenere il codice. Sarà necessario attendere le 2 ore con la radio accesa e auto sulla arrivare alla radio per sbloccare.
ti ringrazio...lo faccio subito!
Are those light bulbs t5?
I don't think so.
@@RobertDIY it looks like t3 or t4. T5 was a little bit longer
As i know they are t3
This is 6V 9V or 12V bulb ?
I think they are 12v.
Robert, I was able to get the light bulbs and holders (white/grey color) and slip the old blue covers over the top. Works just fine.
Got them from NAPA
part #NOE 600-0103 for $2.49 each
Thanks for all your help
You are welcome.