Radio lamp replacement 2000 S70

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Larry - 26 Nov 2006 03:18 GMT

I figured out how to remove the radio and then the front panel. But
where do you get those twist lock (neo-wedge) bulbs. Volvo says send
the radio in for repair or buy a new one for $400.00 They don't stock
bulbs and one is burned out!

...Larry

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Mike F - 27 Nov 2006 14:16 GMT

> I figured out how to remove the radio and then the front panel. But
> where do you get those twist lock (neo-wedge) bulbs. Volvo says send
> the radio in for repair or buy a new one for $400.00 They don't stock
> bulbs and one is burned out!
>
> ...Larry

If you're in the US, the bulbs are available without holder at Radio
Shack. In Canada at what used to be Radio Shack, The Source by Circuit
City.

See: http://www.wamcoinc.com/Lamp_Catalog/page16.htm

You have to get the old bulb out of the holder, and put the new ones
in. There are 5 bulbs in the radio, and the jostling you do changing
one will probably break the filament on at least one of the other bulbs,
so change all 5 at once.

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Larry - 27 Nov 2006 17:08 GMT

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Mike,

Do you know which lamp number from Radio Shack. I see there are many.
What voltage and ampereage do I need?

Thanks,

..Larry

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Mike F - 28 Nov 2006 12:01 GMT

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> ..Larry

That link is only to show you what they look like. Radio Shack only has
one bulb that size, just make sure it's 12 volts. If you're going to
order from that link, (and I don't even know if they sell retail) I'd
pick the 14 volt, 0.04 amp version.

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