front lights always on?

**deepblue** · Tuesday 16th February 2010, 17:09

hi

i have a 2003 v70 t5, when the lights sitch is on O it has the same lights as when its on FULL, cant be right???

when its in the middle position i think just the side lights are on

**p fandango** · Tuesday 16th February 2010, 17:17

Originally Posted by deepblue

hi

i have a 2003 v70 t5, when the lights sitch is on O it has the same lights as when its on FULL, cant be right???

when its in the middle position i think just the side lights are on

there DRL's (day running lights), they are slightly dimmer than main beam but not by much, it is right but you can get a main dealer to turn them by plugging the car into there computer

**thebadger** · Tuesday 16th February 2010, 18:24

Yeah, the lights can be switched off... plod use this on all their cars.

Very disconcerting if you have the lights off in a white volvo...

**streaky744** · Tuesday 16th February 2010, 19:16

there is a little pin size button on the light switch (bottom left)that if depressed turns the DRL lights off. or there was on the 99 v70 i had. maybe yours has this and if so no need for trip to dealers to turn them off

**p fandango** · Tuesday 16th February 2010, 19:59

Originally Posted by streaky744

there is a little pin size button on the light switch (bottom left)that if depressed turns the DRL lights off. or there was on the 99 v70 i had. maybe yours has this and if so no need for trip to dealers to turn them off

no not on a 2003, my 2002 D5 has to be turned off by the main stealer

**crespo** · Tuesday 16th February 2010, 20:01

What he said ^^^^^^^^^^^

**thebadger** · Tuesday 16th February 2010, 21:48

Yeah, not a freature on the P2 modles, they need a computer adjustment at the stealers.

**deepblue** · Tuesday 16th February 2010, 22:16

at least its not broke, many thanks for replies

**Rufe** · Wednesday 17th February 2010, 12:02

Our service department have to advise customers to check with their insurance company if we turn of the day running lights on cars that require software to do this.

**v70torslanda** · Wednesday 17th February 2010, 12:05

From 2012, IIRC we won't have a choice.

All new cars and those capable will require day running lights . . .

**deepblue** · Wednesday 17th February 2010, 14:19

do the bulbs blow quickly if there on alot?

**crespo** · Wednesday 17th February 2010, 14:51

Originally Posted by deepblue

do the bulbs blow quickly if there on alot?

Yes these Volvo's eat bulbs. I have upgraded to HID which means i can actually see where im going at night and they last 4 times longer. Highly recomended.

**Cubes** · Wednesday 17th February 2010, 14:53

Originally Posted by crespo

Yes these Volvo's eat bulbs. I have upgraded to HID which means i can actually see where im going at night and they last 4 times longer. Highly recomended.

I fitted HID's a few weeks ago. Never looked back. Except when reversing.

**Rufe** · Wednesday 17th February 2010, 14:56

I will say that the Volvo Long Life bulbs do last considerably longer than the standard versions. I don't know why they even list the standard ones as an option to be honest, we only ever sell the long life bulbs these days, when possible.

**crespo** · Wednesday 17th February 2010, 17:25

Originally Posted by Cubes

I fitted HID's a few weeks ago. Never looked back. Except when reversing.

Im disappointed with myself for waiting so long to make the change. the difference is literally night and day. Makes night time driving so much more enjoyable.
I would say if your thinking about it just do it. The best halogen bulbs money can buy cant get close to HID.

**SKIDMARKS** · Saturday 6th March 2010, 11:09

Originally Posted by crespo

Yes these Volvo's eat bulbs. I have upgraded to HID which means i can actually see where im going at night and they last 4 times longer. Highly recomended.

I was going to fit HID's to my old Lexus and did'nt bother cos I was going to change the car, but I heard ( or read ) a few weeks ago that they are considering them as a mot fail if you do not have the auto leveling lights/washers.

**thebadger** · Saturday 6th March 2010, 13:04

At the moment VOSPA only have it as "advice" but that may change, however most new cars have been fitted with them from the factory, so they won't be banned.

Use sense & only fit them if you understand the risks or possible issues.

**p fandango** · Saturday 6th March 2010, 13:26

Originally Posted by SKIDMARKS

I was going to fit HID's to my old Lexus and did'nt bother cos I was going to change the car, but I heard ( or read ) a few weeks ago that they are considering them as a mot fail if you do not have the auto leveling lights/washers.

it won't fail the MOT because of HID's with no self-leveling, as far as the MOT is concerned aslong as the lights have the correct pattern & all fully working they'll pass. Its VOSA issue about having HID's without the correct leveling & wash system, they do random roadside checks & sometimes present at larger police stops

**v70torslanda** · Saturday 6th March 2010, 22:30

Without headlamp cleaning and automatic levelling, fitting HIDs contravenes Construction and Use Regulations. The MOT test may not be bothered but it could get very expensive if VOSA prosecute for 'Driving otherwise in accordance' . . .

**Libra** · Sunday 7th March 2010, 17:47

Originally Posted by p fandango

there DRL's (day running lights), they are slightly dimmer than main beam but not by much, it is right but you can get a main dealer to turn them by plugging the car into there computer

Is this true of factory HID bi-xenons? Because I am not sure.