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How to replace a side marker bulb? S40-V40 2000

posted by  kman on  Wed Sep 28 07:17 CST 2005
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Sorry, this has nothing to do with the side marker light.
I bought a 2000 V40 and was told by the dealer that there is an inherent design problem in the 40's electricals. Apparently the powersurge on startup is causing lamps to blow.

The work around is to turn on the parking lamp before you start the motor, then turn the headlamps back on.

Looking at the maintenance log from the dealer showed a consistent 2 week interval for some type of bulb change. That disappeared, I assume, when the original owner did this change.

At least at this point (1 month) I haven't blown a headlamp, just a backup light (old dogs and new tricks).






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