1999 S70 GLT - Headlight dilemma

Post by **Grantkat** » 19 Nov 2025, 07:26

Ok guys - my headlights are just not cutting it. Driver side projects decently but the lens is cracked. Passenger side lights up and thats about all I can say on the positive side of things. I have read through quite a few threads on fixes, upgrades etc.
From what I can tell there is a standard headlight and a Halogen Headlight - each designed to reflect according to its associated intended bulb.
Question 1 I think mine are standard, though I am unsure how to the tell the difference in the assemblies. How can I confirm which ones I have?

Question2: Assuming the answer is that mine are STD. what option(s) do I have for a better beam without major modifications?

Post by **scot850** » 19 Nov 2025, 08:43

The only 'different headlights I know of are the late 'angle eyes' fitted to C70 P80's. My buddy fitted LED bulbs to his car and the difference to standard bulbs is amazing, even with tired lenses. I think Abscate has sung the praise of TYC branded headlights.

Neil.

Post by **abscate** » 19 Nov 2025, 09:23

Grant - the silver reflective surface in the P80 headlights eventually dulls and the lights then suck. A new bulb wont help, as the light doesnt get gathered up and sent forward. IF we had some optics people here we could get a more technical explanation, but here is a massive thread on it.

viewtopic.php?t=86287&start=90

TLDR

New TYC headlights are , today. $78.00 on amazon. Ive got them on most of my P80s now.

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 19 Nov 2025, 10:23

I had the TYCs on my 99 S70 GLT, and was pleased with them.... unfortunately, they don't handle deer very well. I wish I could buy them for my 96 850.

Post by **abscate** » 19 Nov 2025, 10:46

“deer in the headlights?”

Post by **Grantkat** » 19 Nov 2025, 11:50

I sort of figured that was the case. Thanks for the info!! I think I will just go with the TYCs. simplest and most str8 forward solution

Post by **rolsen11** » 19 Nov 2025, 21:20

I have the TYC lights on my car as well. I bought them as a set of both headlights and both turn signals. The passenger side headlight arrived broken and I had to get that replaced under warranty. Since then though they've been good. The passenger turn signal has a big rock chip in it already...

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 21 Nov 2025, 11:24

454cid wrote: ↑19 Nov 2025, 10:23 I had the TYCs on my 99 S70 GLT, and was pleased with them.... unfortunately, they don't handle deer very well. I wish I could buy them for my 96 850.

Next time pamper yourself and order the "deer free" version =)