Andy
Thursday 18th August 2005, 17:34
Just for information and to hopefully save people a few pennies my car went in for some warranty work the other day and i requested that the automatic driving lights be turned off.
Now on my S70 i could just turn a grub screw and bingo, sorted, however on the S60 this is not the case.
Apparently Volvo use Vida to update the software in the car to turn off the automatic lights. I was informed that i may be charged for this but to my amazement upon signing my receipt i didn't have to pay a penny.
Probably only saved £15 or so but it all helps and its nice to see Volvo not stinging people for little things like that.
If anyone is wondering why i wanted the lights off is because i think they look stupid on a bright sunny day and i get flashed off other drivers as if to make me aware my lights are on, also the fact that i will save on bulbs.
I know i've just disabled one of my cars safety features but when its dull or when im driving fast on the motorway i use them anyway.
Hope that helps someone
Now on my S70 i could just turn a grub screw and bingo, sorted, however on the S60 this is not the case.
Apparently Volvo use Vida to update the software in the car to turn off the automatic lights. I was informed that i may be charged for this but to my amazement upon signing my receipt i didn't have to pay a penny.
Probably only saved £15 or so but it all helps and its nice to see Volvo not stinging people for little things like that.
If anyone is wondering why i wanted the lights off is because i think they look stupid on a bright sunny day and i get flashed off other drivers as if to make me aware my lights are on, also the fact that i will save on bulbs.
I know i've just disabled one of my cars safety features but when its dull or when im driving fast on the motorway i use them anyway.
Hope that helps someone