AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
Question I just installed a HID xenon kit on two cars, a 528i BMW and a S80 Volvo, the BMW works fine and so does the Volvo except for the constant "Bulb Failure Dipped Beam" message that keeps apearing for half-seconds and reapearing in another couple of seconds. Everything else regarding the lights works fine. What can it be? Please advise
Answer Marcel,
The bulb out sensor must be sensing a different power level for each bulb and tricking it to think there is a problem with a bulb. Sorry I have never replaced lights and had any of your problems. You may have to live with the message. I would say the sensor in that car was not intended for HID bulbs. How about a call to the bulb manufacturer for guidance.
