2015 V60 Headlights

RyWalks · May 13th, 2024, 13:06

Hey Everyone!

Was spending a fortune on fuel with a mk2 Focus ST and needed to change.
Purchased my first volvo (2015 V60 D4 R-design) a month ago and loving it so far.
I've been trying to look into Xenon's/HIDs to replace the halogens that come with it and noticed that the Lux trim level comes as standard with them, is it a direct swap if I purchase a complete headlight assembly or is more work required?

Chrisv60 · May 13th, 2024, 15:43

I don't think it's a straight swap. The xenon's also have a sensor on the axle for self levelling the headlights.

Mind you, I had the xenon's and they were rubbish so don't get your hopes up too high. I think it must be a poor design of the headlamps.

RyWalks · May 13th, 2024, 16:06

That's unfortunate, I'm a bit iffy going down the HID kits method as I've been blinded plenty, don't want to be doing that to people lol.
Thanks for the info Chris

Tannaton · May 13th, 2024, 17:48

Whilst it's technically possible - unless you're a Nasa scientist it's not feasible. As said above the ABL lights have additional axle level sensors and a headlamp control module, also the method of switching the headlights is pre-programming into the CEM at manufacture and cannot easily be changed, meaning some HID kits will flicker, pulse or not work at all.

Hence I would be prepared to experiment or look at upgraded bulbs like Osram Nightbreaker or PIAA HyperArros.

May 13th, 2024, 13:06	#1
RyWalks New Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 10:58 Join Date: May 2024 Location: Belfast	2015 V60 Headlights Hey Everyone! Was spending a fortune on fuel with a mk2 Focus ST and needed to change. Purchased my first volvo (2015 V60 D4 R-design) a month ago and loving it so far. I've been trying to look into Xenon's/HIDs to replace the halogens that come with it and noticed that the Lux trim level comes as standard with them, is it a direct swap if I purchase a complete headlight assembly or is more work required?

May 13th, 2024, 15:43	#2
Chrisv60 Senior Member Last Online: Today 12:41 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Home	I don't think it's a straight swap. The xenon's also have a sensor on the axle for self levelling the headlights. Mind you, I had the xenon's and they were rubbish so don't get your hopes up too high. I think it must be a poor design of the headlamps. __________________ V60 D4 SE Lux MY15 Savile Grey. Gone but not forgotten.

May 13th, 2024, 17:48	#4
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 07:23 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Whilst it's technically possible - unless you're a Nasa scientist it's not feasible. As said above the ABL lights have additional axle level sensors and a headlamp control module, also the method of switching the headlights is pre-programming into the CEM at manufacture and cannot easily be changed, meaning some HID kits will flicker, pulse or not work at all. Hence I would be prepared to experiment or look at upgraded bulbs like Osram Nightbreaker or PIAA HyperArros. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

May 13th, 2024, 16:06	#3
RyWalks New Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 10:58 Join Date: May 2024 Location: Belfast	That's unfortunate, I'm a bit iffy going down the HID kits method as I've been blinded plenty, don't want to be doing that to people lol. Thanks for the info Chris

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