Turning off the daytime running lights

Nov 22nd, 2006, 17:41

Hi everyone

I have just purchased an S80 T6, 52 plate and am on my second day getting to know this rather smart car. I had to say goodbye yesterday to my trusty Ford Scorpio 24v Cosworth (152,000 miles, 11 years with me). If the S80 does as well I will be very pleased!

I know this question comes up a lot but I haven't seen a definitive answer for the S80. I'd like to turn off the daytime running lights, but my nearest main dealer is quite a distance away. I see from other posts that some models allow this to be done with a cunning combination of switches and ignition key. Does anyone know the trick and whether it will work with my 52 plate S80?

I'm looking forward to picking up lots of tips on the forum over the coming weeks and months!

the great one · Nov 22nd, 2006, 18:12

dealer only im affraid

Nov 24th, 2006, 14:03

Thanks for this. I think I'll save it up with other minor things to be worth a main dealer visit!

Viper_7 · Nov 24th, 2006, 16:39

out of interest and to anyone else who wanted to - why do you want to turn them off? the bulb failure rate with them being on all the time isn't that much higher than without.

squelchy · Nov 2nd, 2010, 15:24

The day running lights cost you money, Its not about bulb failure, (although that is another valid topic), its about the diesel, or petrol that is used to run the alternator to charge the battery to supply the 150 watts of power that is wasted during daylight hours.
"Its not much" I hear the skeptics repeat.

“It’s free because the engine is turning anyway"
One will hear from those who don’t know better.

Well Its only free if you are going down a hill with your foot off and your miser meter reading 99.9 mpg, and even that is debatable.

Take 150 watts of power and multiply it my 10, 000 Volvo's and you will soon see, that it is a waste, for the person who pays for the fuel, and in times of awareness of global warming, it is also adding to unnecessary pollution. Most Drivers will tell you that when they have a switch that says "Off" it should mean off.
Viva the freedom of choice.

dav_o4 · Nov 2nd, 2010, 15:33

If only it was as simple as the 440. All I used to do to get the lights off was jam the switch between the "off" and "sidelights" position.

Nov 22nd, 2006, 17:41	#1
Rob Morland Guest Location:	Turning off the daytime running lights Hi everyone I have just purchased an S80 T6, 52 plate and am on my second day getting to know this rather smart car. I had to say goodbye yesterday to my trusty Ford Scorpio 24v Cosworth (152,000 miles, 11 years with me). If the S80 does as well I will be very pleased! I know this question comes up a lot but I haven't seen a definitive answer for the S80. I'd like to turn off the daytime running lights, but my nearest main dealer is quite a distance away. I see from other posts that some models allow this to be done with a cunning combination of switches and ignition key. Does anyone know the trick and whether it will work with my 52 plate S80? I'm looking forward to picking up lots of tips on the forum over the coming weeks and months!

Nov 22nd, 2006, 18:12	#2
the great one Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2009 19:50 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south	dealer only im affraid __________________ skyline r32 gtr vspec 550bhp 500lbs torque and a volvo v40 2.0 cd auto

Nov 24th, 2006, 16:39	#4
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	out of interest and to anyone else who wanted to - why do you want to turn them off? the bulb failure rate with them being on all the time isn't that much higher than without. __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

Nov 2nd, 2010, 15:24	#5
squelchy New Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2014 15:52 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Christchurch	Turning of the Day running lights The day running lights cost you money, Its not about bulb failure, (although that is another valid topic), its about the diesel, or petrol that is used to run the alternator to charge the battery to supply the 150 watts of power that is wasted during daylight hours. "Its not much" I hear the skeptics repeat. “It’s free because the engine is turning anyway" One will hear from those who don’t know better. Well Its only free if you are going down a hill with your foot off and your miser meter reading 99.9 mpg, and even that is debatable. Take 150 watts of power and multiply it my 10, 000 Volvo's and you will soon see, that it is a waste, for the person who pays for the fuel, and in times of awareness of global warming, it is also adding to unnecessary pollution. Most Drivers will tell you that when they have a switch that says "Off" it should mean off. Viva the freedom of choice.

Nov 24th, 2006, 14:03	#3
Rob Morland Guest Location:	Thanks for this. I think I'll save it up with other minor things to be worth a main dealer visit!

Nov 2nd, 2010, 15:33	#6
dav_o4 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2012 19:06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Paisley	If only it was as simple as the 440. All I used to do to get the lights off was jam the switch between the "off" and "sidelights" position.

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