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pettaw · Jul 28th, 2002, 22:53

the dim-dip relay means that when you put lights on position 1 and turn on ignition, the main dipped beam lights come on but only at approx 7 volts instead of the usual 12 volts. Older cars without the dim-dip function just have the sidelights/parking lights, which are only 4W and therefore rather dim and rubbish. Other functions work on different relays.

In fact it was easy to wire in the dim-dip relay using the wiring diagrams and then I secured it to the bulkhead where it's supposed to be on the newer cars.

Andy

PS: Now that we've cured all the other noises, I can hear a slight clonking from the back axles at 30mph, also in neutral the g/box is a bit noisy, might be due for a replacement. Do you know whether Volvo do proper reconditioned boxes or is it scrappy time?

Jul 28th, 2002, 22:53	#6
pettaw Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2023 15:29 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Glasgow, London	RE: That '86 360 GLE i. Report and Help with the dim-dip relay means that when you put lights on position 1 and turn on ignition, the main dipped beam lights come on but only at approx 7 volts instead of the usual 12 volts. Older cars without the dim-dip function just have the sidelights/parking lights, which are only 4W and therefore rather dim and rubbish. Other functions work on different relays. In fact it was easy to wire in the dim-dip relay using the wiring diagrams and then I secured it to the bulkhead where it's supposed to be on the newer cars. Andy PS: Now that we've cured all the other noises, I can hear a slight clonking from the back axles at 30mph, also in neutral the g/box is a bit noisy, might be due for a replacement. Do you know whether Volvo do proper reconditioned boxes or is it scrappy time?