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Nov 24th, 2021, 14:41 | #21 | |
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Any recommendations for the xenons, I know they're not cheap, don't want to dazzle people but would prefer them a bit brighter, I'm a bit disappointed with low beam but high beam is great. Many thanks again and if anyone else has any ideas that'll be great. Martyn |
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Nov 24th, 2021, 20:46 | #22 |
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OSRAM XENARC NIGHT BREAKER LASER D3S, +200% more brightness, HID xenon bulb, discharge lamp, 66340XNL-HCB, duo box (2 lamps)
I bought these for my v60 from amazon(not the other sellers on amazon), similar issues poor lights and odd colours, difference was dramatically good. not cheap but will last for several years. beware fakes if not buying from a good source, they have a system to check genuine. |
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Nov 25th, 2021, 13:43 | #23 |
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Well, all lights are functioning as they should apart from the position/drops near the grille, so if the weather gets a bit kinder it may well be headlamps out and check for power supply provided can reach them.
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Nov 26th, 2021, 08:56 | #24 |
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Auxiliary lamps*
If the car has auxiliary lamps, the driver can use the MY CAR menu system to choose whether they should be deactivated or switched on/off simultaneously with the main beam. so check that manu before you start stripping your bumper! i have a 2013 SE LUX (facelift) and the lights are VERY bright. also if you are wondering : 'home-safe' = before you exit the car 'flash' the main beam, this will turn the lights on for the seconds set (handy at night) and isnt something people generally have heard of. approach light - if you have the 'light' button on your key fob it will turn on some of the lights (not the main lights, just sides at the front).
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Nov 26th, 2021, 15:09 | #25 | |
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I know about safe home and approach lights from my old Rover 75, Thanks for mentioning it anyway. I'm also not taking the bumper off this side of winter Martyn |
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Jan 7th, 2022, 08:23 | #26 |
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Thread revival.
Just a bump on this thread regarding the drls not working on my newly acquired V60.
For various reasons I've not had an opportunity to look and tbh don't want to end up making things worse. Can anyone confirm if fuse 34 is the one for these lights? If they are not working is it a MOT failure even though the headlights are permanently on? If covered up by tape or plastic cover then would it fail MOT, tester is not permitted to remove anything? Lastly, the usual curse of "low battery" keeps coming on, battery 12.5v after standing overnight in cold weather, will most likely leave and see what happens then. Getting a bit disillusioned with it tbh, far too many silly faults that seem difficult to resolve, may well end up going to an indie Volvo expert to get things sorted. If anyone has any ideas that'll be great and apologies for all the "silly" questions. Maybe I should stick to my nice simple classics!? 😆 🤣 Martyn. |
Jan 7th, 2022, 11:24 | #27 |
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My understanding is: “if a lamp is fitted and wired, it should work.” For the purposes of the MoT.
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Jan 7th, 2022, 11:40 | #28 |
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Thanks for the reply, that's my understanding too.
However, it's naughty to do but if they are completely covered and unable to show light or not as the case may be, the tester is not allowed to remove anything, covers etc it shouldn't be a problem? However, I am one of those people that if it's meant to work I prefer it to work regardless if the lights are any good/use or not. I would prefer a small grille instead of lights that don't work or serve no useful function. |
Jan 9th, 2022, 15:24 | #29 |
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Bump bump. drls again
Hi all,
First off apologies if my questions seem a bit dumb! Does anyone know how to take out the drls either side of the grille or know where the wiring runs and is there a multi plug on the end? As per my other threads mine are not working, all the other lights are fine. I'm not use to these modern Volvos, I also don't have much room to do any work on it I can see two wires coming out of the drls and dissappear out of sight lower down, does the bumper need to come off to take the lights out as I would like to see if power is getting to them or take one out and see if lights up with an independent 12v supply to them. It's due for it's MOT in a couple of months and it's deemed a fail if these light don't work! Any advice, guidance, ideas or comments would be very much appreciated as I'm trying to keep the costs down. I'm even thinking of buying my old Rover 75 back!!!! Thanks in advance, Martyn |
Jan 9th, 2022, 20:52 | #30 |
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Are the orange side marker bulbs in the headlight working?
They are wired in series with the front marker lights and if the bulb fails then the marker light also goes out.
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