Rotary headlight switch illumination

From CEM to VEM, from LED to lightbulb and more. If you have an electrical problem, like a broken info-centre, search for answers in this category. This is also the place to be when you expect the problem to be of an electrical nature...

Moderators: jifflemon, coyote1980, Rachel

Post Reply
royhedger
Knows where Volvo is from
Posts: 102
Joined: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:48 pm

Rotary headlight switch illumination

Post by royhedger » Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:32 pm

The night lighting for the rotary headlight switch isn't working. I thought that the bulb had gone so when I pulled the dash today I replaced it.
It seems I'm not getting power to this little bulb. Is it fused somewhere? Is there a connection other than the bulb holder which may have come loose?
TIA. Roy
White 1990 480 Turbo Auto
Caspian Blue 2015 V70 D5 SE Lux

Previously G reg 480 ES Black and D reg 480 ES in Silver

jifflemon
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 2480
Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2016 11:03 am

Re: Rotary headlight switch illumination

Post by jifflemon » Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:07 am

It’s not fused, deffo not blown? Is it seated ok? Do the rest of the bulbs work (heater panel, seat heater panel, ashtray)

royhedger
Knows where Volvo is from
Posts: 102
Joined: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:48 pm

Re: Rotary headlight switch illumination

Post by royhedger » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:10 pm

Yes it's seated ok. I tested the wires and no power to them. I'll just have to trace the wire back to where it's broken if it's not fused.
I'll do it when I next pull the dashboard out to find the annoying vibration...
White 1990 480 Turbo Auto
Caspian Blue 2015 V70 D5 SE Lux

Previously G reg 480 ES Black and D reg 480 ES in Silver

Post Reply