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850 T5 light cluster

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Do anyone experience frequent lights burning out in their light cluster in the dashboard of their '97 850 T5? Dealers charge over $200 to change a $2 bulb. Any suggestions?

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Mine haven't. One bulb that helps illuminate the trip computer is loose and requires a dashboard bump from time-to-time. I've read that turning the brightness down helps prolong bulb life.

As for changing them, I'm pretty sure there's a procedure how-to at www.volvospeed.com. I'd take the burnt ones out and go to Radio Shack for replacements.
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