Day Light Running - Page 2

markmchugh · Feb 15th, 2011, 21:48

yeah i know

hancym · Feb 15th, 2011, 21:50

Persumably the dealer will me able to tell me if it's and early or late or is there any other way I can tell by checking or looking at the car? Is there somehwre online I can do this?

Clan · Feb 15th, 2011, 21:52

well , if the 10th character of your VIN is 4 it is 2004 and if 5 is 2005 :-)

hancym · Feb 15th, 2011, 23:31

It's a 4 .... aha! and cheaper Towbar electric for me too, bonus!

Doe the same apply to getting the front passenger window to go up on a "one-touch" Currently It doesn't ans says it a region specific feature in the handbook. Can a dealer just tweak that too?

hancym · Feb 16th, 2011, 12:39

I've just called my not so friendly Volvo dealer who wants £50 to do it. Does anyone have any experience of this being done elswhere at a more sensible price?

Beavis · Feb 16th, 2011, 12:50

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Originally Posted by hancym

I've just called my not so friendly Volvo dealer who wants £50 to do it. Does anyone have any experience of this being done elswhere at a more sensible price?

crikey, thats the cost of 1 replacement bulb then, which makes the chance and cost of the other one having to be replaced over the next 7 years for the other £50 look quite tempting to leave them as they are.

Strick · Feb 16th, 2011, 13:19

As a side issue.....
If Volvo DRL's are set as on from the factory, and you request them to turn them off...... knowing how "slippery" some (read; all) insurance companies are, could they argue in the event of an accident that you had turned off a safety feature and therefore voided your insurance cover?
Im just wondering if its really worth the potential aggrovation, especially if someone pulls out in front of you, you hit them, and they are seriously hurt. If it is then deemed that your insurance is invalid, surely youre screwed?

Just a thought....

ex Triumph Man · Feb 16th, 2011, 17:15

Absolutely spot on Strick

Why on earth have a safety feature for which Volvo are renowned, plus all new cars now sold must have them by law anyway, and then pay to have it deleted? Surely being seen gives a much safer feeling than worrying about the cost of the odd bulb.

Strick · Feb 16th, 2011, 17:42

Dont get me wrong, im not knocking the OP's question, thats his choice. I have my opinion, but that's exactly that.... MY opinion, and he is entitled to his of course.

I just wondered if anyone thought there was a potential loophole there for the lovely people we pay a premium to each year.

Rockhopper · Feb 16th, 2011, 18:16

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Originally Posted by hancym

I hear what your saying but still £105 x 2 that in theory I would not have to pay out at all. I don't think I'd ever do 7 years worth of night driving during the period of ownership.

Blimey I would never pay that much. You could get 3 sets of D2R xenon bulbs for that on a well know online auction site. Last you the lifetime of the car for sure.

Feb 15th, 2011, 21:48	#11
markmchugh New Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2011 18:53 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: STRABANE	yes yeah i know

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	well , if the 10th character of your VIN is 4 it is 2004 and if 5 is 2005 :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	It's a 4 .... aha! and cheaper Towbar electric for me too, bonus! Doe the same apply to getting the front passenger window to go up on a "one-touch" Currently It doesn't ans says it a region specific feature in the handbook. Can a dealer just tweak that too? Last edited by hancym; Feb 15th, 2011 at 23:33.

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hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	Persumably the dealer will me able to tell me if it's and early or late or is there any other way I can tell by checking or looking at the car? Is there somehwre online I can do this?

Feb 16th, 2011, 12:39	#15
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	I've just called my not so friendly Volvo dealer who wants £50 to do it. Does anyone have any experience of this being done elswhere at a more sensible price?

Feb 16th, 2011, 13:19	#17
Strick Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2016 12:37 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Peterborough	As a side issue..... If Volvo DRL's are set as on from the factory, and you request them to turn them off...... knowing how "slippery" some (read; all) insurance companies are, could they argue in the event of an accident that you had turned off a safety feature and therefore voided your insurance cover? Im just wondering if its really worth the potential aggrovation, especially if someone pulls out in front of you, you hit them, and they are seriously hurt. If it is then deemed that your insurance is invalid, surely youre screwed? Just a thought....

Feb 16th, 2011, 17:15	#18
ex Triumph Man Senior Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 19:22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kirkcudbright	Absolutely spot on Strick Why on earth have a safety feature for which Volvo are renowned, plus all new cars now sold must have them by law anyway, and then pay to have it deleted? Surely being seen gives a much safer feeling than worrying about the cost of the odd bulb.

Feb 16th, 2011, 17:42	#19
Strick Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2016 12:37 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Peterborough	Dont get me wrong, im not knocking the OP's question, thats his choice. I have my opinion, but that's exactly that.... MY opinion, and he is entitled to his of course. I just wondered if anyone thought there was a potential loophole there for the lovely people we pay a premium to each year.

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