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XC90 t6 2004 - Bulb Failure Low Beam Topic is solved

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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jta321
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Re: XC90 t6 2004 - Bulb Failure Low Beam

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I'm having the same issue. A couple nights ago i switched from high beams then back to low and got a warning, "low beam failure". Both front low beams out, I still have fog lights and high-beams. Finding lots of similar problems online. Looking for solution before I buy new headlights. Mine are non-xenon.

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Try changing the bulbs. especially if you have normal halogen lights, then you can just change low beams. Or try re-seating the connectors. I have Bi-Xenons, and the surge when one popped took out the other. Replaced both bulbs, been good for a year now. KISS works :lol:

Of course if you have Bi-Xenons, and the bulbs check out, cry...a lot :roll:
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Sorry for the holy massive threadbump but I just solved this exact problem on a customers 04 XC90. I figured I'd share it for anyone else in the future searching the net for a solution.

Check fuse 38 INSIDE the car on the drivers fuse panel. Mine was blown. Lights are working again!

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Early P2s (and later?) may have a problem with failing headlight wires. Heat appears to degrade the insulation.
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