Headlamps off

wheelnut · Jun 23rd, 2014, 10:16

Is there any way in which I can turn my headlamps off? Ideally, when the switch is in the O position, everything (including sidelights) should be off.
If I want the lights on I can switch to the ON position and, as this is ignition controlled, leave them there if I so wish.
Not sure whether I need Vida, a Volvo dealer or whether I can download it and do it myself?
Thanks

MartinK · Jun 23rd, 2014, 16:31

I had mine (DRL's) turned-off by the dealer when I bought the car (a condition of them supplying the vehicle).

I believe it's dealer-only (or someone with access to the correct management/diagnostics console).

There's no way of doing it without.

lukas430000 · Jun 23rd, 2014, 20:56

Correct.

I was looking to turn my DRL off with non Volvo Vida access but been told that need software update to access to that menu. My last services was not done by volvo but independent garage so no software update. Volvo charging for soft related operations from £60 upwards.

They may refuse to turn DRL off i think...

tt82 · Jun 24th, 2014, 13:38

I just turn down to sidelights during the day. Saves the Xenons getting worn out and still leaves me with some light so that I can be seen.

Rooster · Jun 28th, 2014, 15:09

It can be done but its dealer only and involves a software download,

I had an old s40 and used to be able to do it with a switch trick but i did it and a week later a car nearly took me out at a junction on a main road, after that i just drove with lights on all time again

Jun 23rd, 2014, 10:16	#1
wheelnut Senior Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 23:00 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Market Harborough	Headlamps off Is there any way in which I can turn my headlamps off? Ideally, when the switch is in the O position, everything (including sidelights) should be off. If I want the lights on I can switch to the ON position and, as this is ignition controlled, leave them there if I so wish. Not sure whether I need Vida, a Volvo dealer or whether I can download it and do it myself? Thanks __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 R Des Lux, WP, Pano, Towbar, HK sound, Power Blue. 2019 V90 D4 R Des, Xenium, Polestar, Bursting Blue. 2016 V70 D3SE Lux, 2012 V70 Drive SE Lux, 2000 V70 SE2.4: 2000 V40 1.8SE: 1997 S70 2.0SE Garage - Mercedes SLK & Honda CM400T

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MartinK Senior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2019 14:27 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh & Aviemore	I had mine (DRL's) turned-off by the dealer when I bought the car (a condition of them supplying the vehicle). I believe it's dealer-only (or someone with access to the correct management/diagnostics console). There's no way of doing it without. __________________ 2009 XC70SE Geartronic

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lukas430000 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2017 09:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotland	Correct. I was looking to turn my DRL off with non Volvo Vida access but been told that need software update to access to that menu. My last services was not done by volvo but independent garage so no software update. Volvo charging for soft related operations from £60 upwards. They may refuse to turn DRL off i think... __________________ Volvo - not everybody's car. But who want's to be everybody.

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tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 07:24 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I just turn down to sidelights during the day. Saves the Xenons getting worn out and still leaves me with some light so that I can be seen. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	It can be done but its dealer only and involves a software download, I had an old s40 and used to be able to do it with a switch trick but i did it and a week later a car nearly took me out at a junction on a main road, after that i just drove with lights on all time again __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

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