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1995 850S. Rear lights

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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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a1jon
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Year and Model: 850 S 1995
Location: North Wales

1995 850S. Rear lights

Post by a1jon »

Hi all,

I am looking to replace the rear light lenses on my 850 estate UK version, top and bottom lenses both sides.

I have found some good used ones online at a reasonable price. They are off a v70 but I am being told they will fit the 850 without any modification at all as the same lenses where used but the ones on the v70 were better quality and did not deteriorate as much.

Can any one confirm they will be a straight replacement please?

Many Thanks,

Andrew Jones

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Post by Ozark Lee »

They bolt up the same but you will need to use amber bulbs on the turn signal positions since the lens is clear. The 850s had amber lenses for use with a clear bulb.

Buy some decent quality amber lights as well, I have had trouble with the amber color flaking off of the bulbs as the lamps age and then the turn signals look white when they are turned on.

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
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1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
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a1jon
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Year and Model: 850 S 1995
Location: North Wales

Post by a1jon »

Many Thanks Lee, appreciated.
Andy.

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