S80 T6 2000 Lights on the radio and a/c panel-Not Working

[wilsontorres]

Thanks billofdurham , i already have acces to the radio bulbs , i have to say with your info was too easy, in 10min was done!, i saw the bulbs ,are 6 of those bytheway, the issue is, those lights are unable to put off,i try but its impossible , if someone know about if is possible changes the bulbs or i will need to buy a new radio card? Thanks and once again thanks billofdurham for your great help!

[billofdurham]

You are welcome.

Are you now saying that the radio lights are on all the time?

They should go out when the ignition is switched off.

Bill.

[vegasjetskier]

I think he's saying he can't get the bulbs out of the radio.

[wilsontorres]

Correct, that's is what i saying , my english is Bad... But i bealive that the radio when the bulb burnout, i will need to replaced the hole radio unit. Since the bulbs cant take out. Bytheway i already broke one of those bulbs trying to take it off. but thanks anyway guys

[billofdurham]

my english is Bad

I reckon my knowledge of your language would be worse.

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

I have checked with the parts manager at my local Volvo dealer and he confirms that the radio in the S80 is non-serviceable. Even he is disgusted that Volvo would use a unit that has to be replaced just because the bulbs fail.

Bill.

[wilsontorres]

Thanks Bill, at least is already confirmed the S80 radio bulbs cant be repleaced, you guys will need buy an other radio if you have this situation, thing that I do not will do,I stay with my radio without lights is much cheap

[billofdurham]

I would keep the radio without lights, but I don't use my radio very much anyway so it wouldn't bother me.

Bill.

[gregonz1]

To remove the radio it is not really necessary to disconnect the battery negative lead, but it is advisable. The removal procedure simply calls for the ignition to be switched 'Off' and the key removed to prevent accidental operation. A 3 minute waiting period is then called for.

Put the gear selector in the rear most position then remove the panel around the gear lever by prising out the rear edge with a weather strip tool. If you don't have a weather strip tool then use a small screwdriver after taping the edge of the panel to avoid scratching it.

You will see two screws on the lower edge of the environment control panel. Remove them.

The environment control panel and the radio are joined with mounting hooks. To remove the environment control panel gently angle it outwards so that you can insert two fingers behind it. At the same time pull the panel down keeping the same angle. The panel is securely fastened so some force is required to remove it. Disconnect the connectors and remove the panel.

Remove the two screws now exposed and remove the radio.

Before replacing the radio the CD player has to be reset and this is best done now. Hold the radio at the same angle as it would be in the dash, about 15 - 20 degrees. Switch on the ignition. Disconnect the green connector from the radio and wait 5 seconds. Reconnect the green connector and the CD player has been reset. Wait until there is no noise from the CD mechanism and disconnect the wiring. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.

Unfortunately, like the others, I have no idea how the bulbs are replaced but you should be able to see the way with the radio out.

The bulbs in the environment control panel are easy to replace as they are simply a twist and pull on the bulb holder. If any of the switch lights is not working it requires replacement of the switch.

Installing the radio requires it to be held at the same angle as before. Connect the wiring harness and replace the radio pushing it up until the screws can be inserted.

When removing the environment control panel it is possible that some of the hooks may have broken off. Use 3.5mm thick double sided adhesive tape in place of the hooks. This will serve to secure the unit with the two screws.

Bill.

I have a bown bulb for the left hand side temp control I want to replace...I read your post on how to remove the panel but I can get the panel out on the angle but can not get it to seperate from the radio panel...I have pulled it very hard but it wont come apart...I am scared I will break something if I pull it too hard. Any suggestions???? Great site by the way...it has saved me 100's of dollars by the information you guys provide.

[gregonz1]