240 General: - Do 240's not have running lights

James_N · Nov 7th, 2006, 14:56

Hi

Just a question out of curiosity really. I noticed two 240's today, and noted the lack of day running lights.

Do they not come on automatically on the 2 series as they do on the 7 series?

I find myself now driving around on dipped beam most of the time for some reason lol!

But i just wondered why the lack of DRL on the 2 series?

radiomark · Nov 7th, 2006, 15:22

mine come on.I think they are supposed to on the 240's

Rich 264 · Nov 7th, 2006, 15:50

Yes 240's have always had DRL, but some people have 'issues' with them, so the cars you saw may have had them disconnected, or, it could simply be a case that the bulbs have gone!
Rich

James_N · Nov 7th, 2006, 16:12

on one of them, there were no rear lights on either

stephen-in-hull · Nov 7th, 2006, 16:33

James, your comment about running with dipped lights during the day reminded me of driving a company car, a Vauxhall Viva (top speed absolutely flat out 69 and half MPH) in the early sixties. This had round headlights, and the side lights illuminated into the headlight reflectors. I used regularly to drive the old A 40 from London to Cheltenham to our factory.

With only those side lights on, I used to have all and sundry drivers coming in the opposite direction flashing me to let me know my 'headlights' were on. It was a salutary lesson that even a little extra lighting makes a car stand out from a dull winter background.

Give 'em something to aim at, I say.

tuning_redblock · Nov 7th, 2006, 21:11

As far as I'm aware James all 200 should have the DRL, check the fuse box in the passenger footwell or maybe scout out the realy (check haynes, if there is one

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Best of luck Andi K

bobandcal · Nov 7th, 2006, 21:45

I have two 240 GLT's, the 1989 one has DRL that operate through the side lights which have twin filiment bulbs, 5w for side lights and 21w for day light running.
you can remove a fuse to isolate the 21w DRL circuit, which switches the tail lights out also, the lights operate normally through the light switch circuit.
The other 240 GLT that i have is a 1990 which has DRL which work on the dimmed dipped head lamp beams, the side lights are single filiment 5w only on the later models.
I would imagine that the dimdip relay will have been disconnected if it was a later model that you saw.
Hope this sheds light on the situation.
Bob

Nov 7th, 2006, 14:56	#1
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 13:52 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Do 240's not have running lights Hi Just a question out of curiosity really. I noticed two 240's today, and noted the lack of day running lights. Do they not come on automatically on the 2 series as they do on the 7 series? I find myself now driving around on dipped beam most of the time for some reason lol! But i just wondered why the lack of DRL on the 2 series? __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Nov 7th, 2006, 16:12	#4
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 13:52 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	on one of them, there were no rear lights on either __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Nov 7th, 2006, 16:33	#5
stephen-in-hull stephen-in-hull Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2007 14:09 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull	headlights in daylight James, your comment about running with dipped lights during the day reminded me of driving a company car, a Vauxhall Viva (top speed absolutely flat out 69 and half MPH) in the early sixties. This had round headlights, and the side lights illuminated into the headlight reflectors. I used regularly to drive the old A 40 from London to Cheltenham to our factory. With only those side lights on, I used to have all and sundry drivers coming in the opposite direction flashing me to let me know my 'headlights' were on. It was a salutary lesson that even a little extra lighting makes a car stand out from a dull winter background. Give 'em something to aim at, I say.

Nov 7th, 2006, 21:11	#6
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	As far as I'm aware James all 200 should have the DRL, check the fuse box in the passenger footwell or maybe scout out the realy (check haynes, if there is one ) Best of luck Andi K __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Nov 7th, 2006, 21:45	#7
bobandcal Volvo - No going back Last Online: Aug 21st, 2023 12:16 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: RUGBY	240 Day Light Running Lights I have two 240 GLT's, the 1989 one has DRL that operate through the side lights which have twin filiment bulbs, 5w for side lights and 21w for day light running. you can remove a fuse to isolate the 21w DRL circuit, which switches the tail lights out also, the lights operate normally through the light switch circuit. The other 240 GLT that i have is a 1990 which has DRL which work on the dimmed dipped head lamp beams, the side lights are single filiment 5w only on the later models. I would imagine that the dimdip relay will have been disconnected if it was a later model that you saw. Hope this sheds light on the situation. Bob

Nov 7th, 2006, 15:22	#2
radiomark Senior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2020 14:24 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: eastbourneish View Photos By: radiomark	mine come on.I think they are supposed to on the 240's

Nov 7th, 2006, 15:50	#3
Rich 264 Pinball Wizard Last Online: Feb 6th, 2013 00:53 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: cheshire	Yes 240's have always had DRL, but some people have 'issues' with them, so the cars you saw may have had them disconnected, or, it could simply be a case that the bulbs have gone! Rich

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