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1996 - 2004 S40
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genna
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I gota change my front light,so I called the dealer and he's asking $355.00 CDN for a new light. My question is are the front lights they sell on e-bay good enough because I found them at $97.00 US? Big price diffrence, but are they good?
Also, what do I need to purchase to get that blue color bulb and what is the name of the bulb. Do I need for the high and low beams?
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Volvo S40 2003

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Post by billofdurham »

I have used non-Volvo headlights on 2 of my previous cars. They were as good as the originals.

I have looked at the eBay US site and those I have seen for your car look good.

As for the blue lights I could say 'why?', but then I am old fashioned. I think you are referring to the Xenon HID bulbs. You would need to replace high and low beams.

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genna
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OK Thanx. Maybe I'll leave them as is
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Post by chester10 »

i have seen through ebay the kind of Volvo headlight your looking for, i guess that's kinda perfect fit as your replacement. when i had a problem with my headlight i purchased my items there and there you go, my headlight still working on.

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