XC60 Rear Fog Lights

ianwhi · Jun 17th, 2015, 10:03

Hi I am new to Volvo and also this forum so forgive me if I am asking a dumb question.

I have a 2010 XC60 2.5L D5 AWD and I noticed that the nearside / passenger side rear fog light isnt worlking, I have checked the bulb and this is OK so I am wondering if the cars brain doesnt turn the left hand light on because it is a right hand drive veicle, or have I just got a wiring fault?

Can anyone help.

Thanks Ian W

Chief inspector · Jun 17th, 2015, 10:29

Most cars only have one fog light, usually on the offside (Drivers Side) XC60 is the same.

wimorrison · Jun 17th, 2015, 10:55

The 2010 model only has one light enabled, the latest version (certianly since MY14.5) have both enabled.

It is also the case now that when you switch on rear dogs with the lights in auto mode the headlights will come on automatically - clearly not required for cars that use dipped headlights as the DRL

Harvey1512 · Jun 17th, 2015, 11:00

I wouldn't worry too much about rear fogs on an XC60. The rear lights are as strong as you will ever need, fogs are pretty unnecessary on the car. The car lights up like a display at Blackpool.

GMcL · Jun 17th, 2015, 11:38

The car has been setup to light up only one side.
I'd prefer to see a central foglight if the manufacturer intends to only have one lit.
You can easily fix the none working side yourself with enough wire to run as the switch cable from the offside bulb to the cars nearside, mount a relay near the fusebox. Take a switched live feed from fusebox to relay and feed from relay to n/s rear fog. Fourth final cable to earth the relay.

AngloScot · Jun 17th, 2015, 13:24

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Originally Posted by GMcL

The car has been setup to light up only one side.
I'd prefer to see a central foglight if the manufacturer intends to only have one lit.
You can easily fix the none working side yourself with enough wire to run as the switch cable from the offside bulb to the cars nearside, mount a relay near the fusebox. Take a switched live feed from fusebox to relay and feed from relay to n/s rear fog. Fourth final cable to earth the relay.

Not sure about a central foglight. I would just be happy if all the drivers who use them remember to turn them OFF when they are no longer required.

GMcL · Jun 17th, 2015, 14:49

Given the position of the switch for rear fogs in RHD 60s Volvo may as well not bother fitting them.

ianwhi · Jun 17th, 2015, 15:44

Hi To all that responded.

That has cleeared thing up I thought it may be down to software, seems silly fitting the bulb and the wiring but then not to enable it but hay who am I to question the logic.

I may just leave it as designed until I get bored and have nothing better to do.

Thanks again for a fast responce.

Ian W

GJB · Jun 17th, 2015, 16:03

Wonder if the dealer could switch on with a download?

Westyman · Jun 17th, 2015, 17:42

It'd be good if there was a means of automatically turning off rear fogs when not needed for those tw@s that leave them on....for days sometimes....

Jun 17th, 2015, 10:03	#1
ianwhi New Member Last Online: Jul 8th, 2019 18:13 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Nottingham	XC60 Rear Fog Lights Hi I am new to Volvo and also this forum so forgive me if I am asking a dumb question. I have a 2010 XC60 2.5L D5 AWD and I noticed that the nearside / passenger side rear fog light isnt worlking, I have checked the bulb and this is OK so I am wondering if the cars brain doesnt turn the left hand light on because it is a right hand drive veicle, or have I just got a wiring fault? Can anyone help. Thanks Ian W

Jun 17th, 2015, 10:55	#3
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	The 2010 model only has one light enabled, the latest version (certianly since MY14.5) have both enabled. It is also the case now that when you switch on rear dogs with the lights in auto mode the headlights will come on automatically - clearly not required for cars that use dipped headlights as the DRL __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Jun 17th, 2015, 11:00	#4
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	I wouldn't worry too much about rear fogs on an XC60. The rear lights are as strong as you will ever need, fogs are pretty unnecessary on the car. The car lights up like a display at Blackpool. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Jun 17th, 2015, 11:38	#5
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	The car has been setup to light up only one side. I'd prefer to see a central foglight if the manufacturer intends to only have one lit. You can easily fix the none working side yourself with enough wire to run as the switch cable from the offside bulb to the cars nearside, mount a relay near the fusebox. Take a switched live feed from fusebox to relay and feed from relay to n/s rear fog. Fourth final cable to earth the relay. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Jun 17th, 2015, 14:49	#7
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Given the position of the switch for rear fogs in RHD 60s Volvo may as well not bother fitting them. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Jun 17th, 2015, 10:29	#2
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	Most cars only have one fog light, usually on the offside (Drivers Side) XC60 is the same.

Jun 17th, 2015, 15:44	#8
ianwhi New Member Last Online: Jul 8th, 2019 18:13 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Nottingham	Hi To all that responded. That has cleeared thing up I thought it may be down to software, seems silly fitting the bulb and the wiring but then not to enable it but hay who am I to question the logic. I may just leave it as designed until I get bored and have nothing better to do. Thanks again for a fast responce. Ian W

Jun 17th, 2015, 16:03	#9
GJB Premier Member Last Online: May 14th, 2024 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Wonder if the dealer could switch on with a download?

Jun 17th, 2015, 17:42	#10
Westyman VOC Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Derby	It'd be good if there was a means of automatically turning off rear fogs when not needed for those tw@s that leave them on....for days sometimes.... __________________ 2014MY XC60 D5 SE Lux AWD Geartronic hauling a 2011MY Vanmaster Accolade And for more fun: 1972 MG B GT

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