Active head lamps - Page 2

Shadeyman · Jan 15th, 2015, 12:54

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Originally Posted by adney999

Thanks guys, so I have no button so must be a software issue, can anyone help with how i get the latest release and the procedure to upgrade and then swap.

Its not a software issue. A dealer will be able to check what software is installed and upgrade if necessary.

As I've previously said, you have no ABL button that means you have "Dual-Xenon" headlights, not "Active Bending Xenon" headlights.

If you have VIDA/DICE yourself you can alter the angle of the lights to left or right, if not you need to ask the dealer to do it for you while they're checking the software.

moneys · Jan 15th, 2015, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Shadeyman

The OP has no button and your left right swap was a software upgrade released in 2010 so I've just been told ...

mine is an 08 plate though!!

Shadeyman · Jan 16th, 2015, 00:50

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Originally Posted by moneys

mine is an 08 plate though!!

If its been to a dealer from 2010 onwards the updated software must have been installed while it was there ...

C320 · Jan 17th, 2015, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Shadeyman

If its been to a dealer from 2010 onwards the updated software must have been installed while it was there ...

Yes, Volvo dealers are supposed to update vehicle software wheneve the car is in for service work. Our new to us 2007 XC90 (with full Volvo history) behaves like this.

With the ignition in position 2, press and hold the ABL button for a few seconds until the following appears in the information display: Headlights set for RH traffic.

To switch back repeat the process and the message will change to "Headlights set for LH traffic"

The reference to RH and LH is to do with the side of the road driven on and not Right hand or Left hand drive.

Hope this helps.

adney999 · Jan 17th, 2015, 18:50

Thanks all for all your help with this, back with the motor now, so I will attached a few pics in a bit, I don't think its seen a Volvo dealer for a few years, so if its needs Volvo to set it, do they need to meet me at Dover to change it as I board the ferry and then when I get back, (joke)

adney999 · Jan 17th, 2015, 19:07

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attach...1&d=1421521620

adney999 · Jan 17th, 2015, 19:10

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attach...1&d=1421521608

C320 · Jan 17th, 2015, 22:42

They don't look like the Active Bending Lights I'm afraid. Don't know how those ones work, but I think one of the posts above suggests they can be switched manually with a screw type switching process?

owenfackrell · Jan 18th, 2015, 10:22

Those are the older bi xenon lights and there is no way of adjusting the light pattern left to right other than to use the beam deflectors that stick on. The active ones are projector style xenon lights where as what you have (and mine) are reflector style ones.

adney999 · Jan 18th, 2015, 18:58

Thanks for confirming that for me, I've read that the stick on ones can ruin the headlamps but I've used them on my last 2 cars Passat and Cashqui no problem, any advise. Thanks Pete.

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C320 Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2024 16:39 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Bucks / West London	They don't look like the Active Bending Lights I'm afraid. Don't know how those ones work, but I think one of the posts above suggests they can be switched manually with a screw type switching process? __________________ 2018 XC90 T5 Inscription Pro Pine Grey, now Polestar optimised 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S

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adney999 New Member Last Online: Jun 29th, 2015 19:14 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Warwickshire	Thanks all for all your help with this, back with the motor now, so I will attached a few pics in a bit, I don't think its seen a Volvo dealer for a few years, so if its needs Volvo to set it, do they need to meet me at Dover to change it as I board the ferry and then when I get back, (joke)

Jan 18th, 2015, 10:22	#19
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	Those are the older bi xenon lights and there is no way of adjusting the light pattern left to right other than to use the beam deflectors that stick on. The active ones are projector style xenon lights where as what you have (and mine) are reflector style ones.

Jan 18th, 2015, 18:58	#20
adney999 New Member Last Online: Jun 29th, 2015 19:14 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Warwickshire	Thanks for confirming that for me, I've read that the stick on ones can ruin the headlamps but I've used them on my last 2 cars Passat and Cashqui no problem, any advise. Thanks Pete.

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