Any idea why a Volvo Mk1 S40 would keep blowing bulbs? - blown bulbs

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Wed 6 Aug 2014 19:58
Any idea why a Volvo Mk1 S40 would keep blowing bulbs? - blown bulbs - EDW2000

The holders are getting hot and melting.

Edited by EDW2000 on 06/08/2014 at 19:59

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Wed 6 Aug 2014 20:12
Any idea why a Volvo Mk1 S40 would keep blowing bulbs? - blown bulbs - gordonbennet

The holders are getting hot and melting.

Few things spring to mind, bulbs wrong wattage, poor quality aftermarket lamp made with inferior internal wiring/fittings.

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Wed 6 Aug 2014 21:17
Any idea why a Volvo Mk1 S40 would keep blowing bulbs? - blown bulbs - bathtub tom

Poor electrical connection?

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Wed 6 Aug 2014 21:35
Any idea why a Volvo Mk1 S40 would keep blowing bulbs? - blown bulbs - focussed

Check all the above suggestions plus check the battery voltage with the headlamps on and engine running , if its over 14.2 volts it's overcharging-maybe the temperature compensation in the regulator is screwed.

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Wed 6 Aug 2014 21:31
Any idea why a Volvo Mk1 S40 would keep blowing bulbs? - blown bulbs - mss1tw

The holders are getting hot and melting.

Those suggestions above are pretty much 'it'.

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Wed 6 Aug 2014 23:01
Any idea why a Volvo Mk1 S40 would keep blowing bulbs? - blown bulbs - elekie&a/c doctor

What bulb holders we talking about here;front, back or side?

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