Headlamps on a S40 2003

volv010 · Jun 13th, 2015, 07:42

Does anyone know whether the headlamps on S40 2003 is automatic where if it is night time and the headlamps knob is turn on, it will automatically be switched on? During daylight, it will be switched off.

I asked because the last thing I want to do is forgot to switch off the lights and have a flat battery.

ilikewatch · Jun 13th, 2015, 08:35

If you leave the headlight switch fully on the headlights will stay on with the ignition - i.e. They will be on all the time when you're driving (day and night) but go off when you switch the ignition off.
If you the headlight switch switched halfway on the sidelights will stay on constantly (even when ignition is off)

I just leave mine switched fully on all the time, the only time I ever touch the light switch is once a year, when the MOT tester turns the switch off during the test!

volv010 · Jun 13th, 2015, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikewatch

If you leave the headlight switch fully on the headlights will stay on with the ignition - i.e. They will be on all the time when you're driving (day and night) but go off when you switch the ignition off.
If you the headlight switch switched halfway on the sidelights will stay on constantly (even when ignition is off)

I just leave mine switched fully on all the time, the only time I ever touch the light switch is once a year, when the MOT tester turns the switch off during the test!

Thanks letting me know.
I thought it might be but I thought I better check just in case.
Wouldn't want the battery to be drained when I drive it the next day. :-)

Bawls · Jun 14th, 2015, 22:25

Something simple to add... I didn't know and assumed my turn signal stalk was malfunctioning. If the headlamp switch is in the "off" position, pulling your turn signal stalk towards you, to turn on brights, will only momentarily flash them. Turning the headlamp switch to the up or ON position and your brights will remain on until you turn them off.

I was ready to purchase a new turn signal stalk until I RTFM...

druid · Jun 15th, 2015, 12:52

And if you flash the lights once the ignition if OFF thay will stay on for 20/30 seconds - HOME SAFE it called.

volv010 · Jun 17th, 2015, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by druid

And if you flash the lights once the ignition if OFF thay will stay on for 20/30 seconds - HOME SAFE it called.

Good to know that too! Thanks Druid

Jun 13th, 2015, 07:42	#1
volv010 Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2016 18:50 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Southern	Headlamps on a S40 2003 Does anyone know whether the headlamps on S40 2003 is automatic where if it is night time and the headlamps knob is turn on, it will automatically be switched on? During daylight, it will be switched off. I asked because the last thing I want to do is forgot to switch off the lights and have a flat battery. __________________ Volvo newbie - Just got myself a Volvo S40 1.9 D SE Classic

Jun 13th, 2015, 08:35	#2
ilikewatch Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2023 08:58 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln	If you leave the headlight switch fully on the headlights will stay on with the ignition - i.e. They will be on all the time when you're driving (day and night) but go off when you switch the ignition off. If you the headlight switch switched halfway on the sidelights will stay on constantly (even when ignition is off) I just leave mine switched fully on all the time, the only time I ever touch the light switch is once a year, when the MOT tester turns the switch off during the test! __________________ '02 (51) silver Volvo S40 1.9D - RIP (Turbo) '02 (52) blue Volvo V40 1.8 - RIP (Head Gasket) '04 (54) blue Volvo S40 1.9D Sport - RIP (RTA) '18 (68) silver Volvo V40 T3 R Design Last edited by ilikewatch; Jun 13th, 2015 at 08:38.

Jun 14th, 2015, 22:25	#4
Bawls Junior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2017 03:35 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida	Something simple to add... I didn't know and assumed my turn signal stalk was malfunctioning. If the headlamp switch is in the "off" position, pulling your turn signal stalk towards you, to turn on brights, will only momentarily flash them. Turning the headlamp switch to the up or ON position and your brights will remain on until you turn them off. I was ready to purchase a new turn signal stalk until I RTFM... __________________ 2001 V40 1.9T :: White Satin (239) / H&R/Bilstein / Volvo Front Strut Bar

Jun 15th, 2015, 12:52	#5
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	And if you flash the lights once the ignition if OFF thay will stay on for 20/30 seconds - HOME SAFE it called. __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

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