V40 Phase 1 Running Lights

[Noris8322]

I bet this has been asked before, but how do I turn off the running lights on my 96 phase 1 v40? Has anyone done a guide for this?

Thanks in advance

James

[Darlo 1]

Simple answer, you can't.

[Noris8322]

Bugger! lol. I thought someone said that there is some wire cutting involved, but didn't give anymore info

[kebab10]

Leave them on. Its a safety item which is presumably what attracted you to Volvo in the first place.

[Noris8322]

I know where your coming from but im going through bulbs at an alarming rate. Ive even gone to the extent of checking and cleaning all the terminals in the lamp holders

[drg2672]

You could always take the route I did, painted the trim round the body to bring it back up and painted over the lights (couple of extra coats on lights) as below

[960kg]

Originally Posted by Noris8322

I know where your coming from but im going through bulbs at an alarming rate. Ive even gone to the extent of checking and cleaning all the terminals in the lamp holders

......when driving just put the light switch on parking lights then only that tiny bulb is on!!.....just remember to switch it off when you get out the car...

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Noris8322

I know where your coming from but im going through bulbs at an alarming rate. Ive even gone to the extent of checking and cleaning all the terminals in the lamp holders

you are not using long life volvo bulbs are you ... they last about 18 months on average

[Noris8322]

Originally Posted by 960kg

......when driving just put the light switch on parking lights then only that tiny bulb is on!!.....just remember to switch it off when you get out the car...

This is the problem, I can remember but my other half doesnt and keeps killing the battery!

[Noris8322]

Originally Posted by Clan

you are not using long life volvo bulbs are you ... they last about 18 months on average

Volvo long life bulbs??