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Bowing bulbs and wires getting hot

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Laceyboy
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Joined: 24 May 2022, 19:00
Year and Model: 2004 xc70
Location: Walton new york

Post by Laceyboy »

Tryi :mrgreen: :mrgreen: ng to get my rear lights working on my 2004 xc70 , it keeps blowing bulbs , I believe previous owner may have installed relays in rear ecm that don't belong there ! :)

scot850
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Post by scot850 »

Also check your grounds at the back of the car, along with the wiring harness into the tailgate at the LH hinge for broken wires and shorts.

Finally, look at the contacts in the bulb holder itself. My sons' 06 XC70 had one that looked melted. I was able to repair it but concerning all the same.

Neil.
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2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
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