Help! 2006 V50

McSmillie · Jan 2nd, 2014, 14:23

Hello! Help...

Just changed low beam bulb (passenger side) and now the car won't start!

Removed new bulb, still won't start...

SonyVaio · Jan 2nd, 2014, 14:45

I'd disconnect the battery leave it 30min and then re-connect. Just make sure by the time you go to re-connect you have finished replacing the bulb and plugged in the electrical connections again.

My guess is you had the key in the ignition and the ignition turned on when you've disconnected and re-connected the headlight loom?

These cars really hate electrical stuff being disconnected or connected on a live system, always turn ignition off and disconnect battery for almost anything electrical on these cars.

Top tip, also ensure you have removed the key and you have it on your person and if possible have a window down too before you re-connect the battery. These cars also have a habit of auto locking when power is applied and you don't want to lock the key inside.

McSmillie · Jan 2nd, 2014, 14:53

Cheers, will let you know how I get on!!

Unreal master tech · Jan 2nd, 2014, 15:02

When you put you're key in the ignition and turn to start position try wiggling the key it might just be a faulty ignition switch and it's a coincidence it's happened since you changed the bulb? Good luck?!

MickyG1982 · Jan 2nd, 2014, 15:52

You have had a look at the fuses haven't you?

McSmillie · Jan 3rd, 2014, 08:46

No joy...

Gxcars · Jan 3rd, 2014, 09:00

Have you tried a different key?

Sometimes if the key is in when you change any electrical component it can lose its coding it's very common on Hondas but I dont know about volvos

SonyVaio · Jan 3rd, 2014, 12:02

What are you getting in terms of lights on the dash when you turn the ignition on?

Do all the normal lights come on and go out okay? Is there any other message in the DIM? You may need to press the READ button on the end of the stalk to show you a 2nd or 3rd message.

As above try the 2nd key and as UMT says above it may be a complete coincidence and the ignition switch may be at fault as it is a common problem.

Jan 2nd, 2014, 14:23	#1
McSmillie New Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2014 08:46 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elgin	Help! 2006 V50 Hello! Help... Just changed low beam bulb (passenger side) and now the car won't start! Removed new bulb, still won't start...

Jan 2nd, 2014, 15:52	#5
MickyG1982 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2015 21:14 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lossiemouth	You have had a look at the fuses haven't you? __________________ Current: Ex Plod 2000 V70 2.5TDI Mk 2 Previous: 1999 V70 SE 2.4t Mk 1

Jan 2nd, 2014, 14:45	#2
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	I'd disconnect the battery leave it 30min and then re-connect. Just make sure by the time you go to re-connect you have finished replacing the bulb and plugged in the electrical connections again. My guess is you had the key in the ignition and the ignition turned on when you've disconnected and re-connected the headlight loom? These cars really hate electrical stuff being disconnected or connected on a live system, always turn ignition off and disconnect battery for almost anything electrical on these cars. Top tip, also ensure you have removed the key and you have it on your person and if possible have a window down too before you re-connect the battery. These cars also have a habit of auto locking when power is applied and you don't want to lock the key inside.

Jan 2nd, 2014, 14:53	#3
McSmillie New Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2014 08:46 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elgin	Cheers, will let you know how I get on!!

Jan 2nd, 2014, 15:02	#4
Unreal master tech Senior Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2016 19:23 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Livingston	When you put you're key in the ignition and turn to start position try wiggling the key it might just be a faulty ignition switch and it's a coincidence it's happened since you changed the bulb? Good luck?!

Jan 3rd, 2014, 08:46	#6
McSmillie New Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2014 08:46 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elgin	No joy...

Jan 3rd, 2014, 09:00	#7
Gxcars New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2014 18:50 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gerrards cross	Have you tried a different key? Sometimes if the key is in when you change any electrical component it can lose its coding it's very common on Hondas but I dont know about volvos

Jan 3rd, 2014, 12:02	#8
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	What are you getting in terms of lights on the dash when you turn the ignition on? Do all the normal lights come on and go out okay? Is there any other message in the DIM? You may need to press the READ button on the end of the stalk to show you a 2nd or 3rd message. As above try the 2nd key and as UMT says above it may be a complete coincidence and the ignition switch may be at fault as it is a common problem.

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