HID problem - Page 2

Martin1977 · Nov 13th, 2011, 17:00

Poor safety feature IMO... the number of people pulling out on me at junctions as I'm apparently 'flashing them out' is incredible!!! (each to their own though)
VERY disappointed that the DRL's can't be disabled. poor that!!

tayandre · Nov 13th, 2011, 17:14

Virtually all new cars have DRLs now. Come 5 or 10 years time vritually everything on the road will have DRLs. I've had cars with DRLs for about 5 or 6 years in total bu I can't say I've ever had anyone pull out thinking I'd flashed them.

benf · Nov 13th, 2011, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Martin1977

Poor safety feature IMO... the number of people pulling out on me at junctions as I'm apparently 'flashing them out' is incredible!!! (each to their own though)
VERY disappointed that the DRL's can't be disabled. poor that!!

Maybe they where just going to pulling out anyway, some crazy drivers out there

Guess it is just used to other cars having DRLs and flashing means you can go (you can't ... just ask yourself if they are flashing, who are they flashing at ? ...)

A good compromise could be that DRL means decent sidelights instead of running main/dipped beams - I've had a few situations looking into a low sun where I've nearly missed a car with no lights on and nearly pulled out in front - with DRL's you can at least see something to warn you theres a car coming.

Clan · Nov 13th, 2011, 17:21

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Originally Posted by tayandre

Virtually all new cars have DRLs now. Come 5 or 10 years time vritually everything on the road will have DRLs. I've had cars with DRLs for about 5 or 6 years in total bu I can't say I've ever had anyone pull out thinking I'd flashed them.

me neither ! Quite the opposite in fact and thats after 35 years and 500000 miles driving with day running lights ...I do see cars at junctions waiting to pull out and even see their wheels start to turn but then stop again so that is the effect of Day Running Lights ..
On the other hand some people will pull out in front of you whatever the circumstances !

tayandre · Nov 13th, 2011, 17:28

I'd agree Clan. Being more visible means I find people less likely to pull out rather than more.

Clan · Nov 13th, 2011, 17:36

I think day running lights give the impression to those waiting to pull out that you are going faster than you are , ...

Metblackrat · Nov 13th, 2011, 18:03

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Originally Posted by tayandre

Apparantly you can't.

Used to be possible with a SW update but it's been reported on here that it's no longer available.

Got some S40's on 61 plates at work on the unmarked police fleet. They have the headlights turned off so it can be done.

Clan · Nov 13th, 2011, 19:42

done before delivery i guess , I think you will find the software has gone from the parts list ..

Guru · Nov 14th, 2011, 20:28

I have always driven with my headlights on, day and night, summer and winter.. I too believe that it is a safety matter and a very good idea, i.e. it makes you more visible and such, and for the past two years it has become obligatory by law where I live to have the headlights on all the time while driving, regardless...

But I still believe it's better to have control over those lights, to be able to turn them on and off as I wish, that's why I'm happy to have bought the Volvo with DRL disabled, for those moments when you just need to move your car closer to the garden hose to wash it, or 50 m down the drive way, or reversing out of the garage to vacuum clean the interior.. ect. with halogens that's no big deal but you wouldn't want your HIDs to cycle on and off in less than 30 secs..

dew1911 · Nov 14th, 2011, 21:12

You could always just turn it to sidelights once you've set off...

Nov 13th, 2011, 17:14	#12
tayandre Senior Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2013 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kilmarnock	Virtually all new cars have DRLs now. Come 5 or 10 years time vritually everything on the road will have DRLs. I've had cars with DRLs for about 5 or 6 years in total bu I can't say I've ever had anyone pull out thinking I'd flashed them. __________________ 2009 C30 2.0D Powershift

Nov 13th, 2011, 17:28	#15
tayandre Senior Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2013 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kilmarnock	I'd agree Clan. Being more visible means I find people less likely to pull out rather than more. __________________ 2009 C30 2.0D Powershift

Nov 13th, 2011, 17:36	#16
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I think day running lights give the impression to those waiting to pull out that you are going faster than you are , ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Nov 13th, 2011, 19:42	#18
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	done before delivery i guess , I think you will find the software has gone from the parts list .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Nov 14th, 2011, 20:28	#19
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	I have always driven with my headlights on, day and night, summer and winter.. I too believe that it is a safety matter and a very good idea, i.e. it makes you more visible and such, and for the past two years it has become obligatory by law where I live to have the headlights on all the time while driving, regardless... But I still believe it's better to have control over those lights, to be able to turn them on and off as I wish, that's why I'm happy to have bought the Volvo with DRL disabled, for those moments when you just need to move your car closer to the garden hose to wash it, or 50 m down the drive way, or reversing out of the garage to vacuum clean the interior.. ect. with halogens that's no big deal but you wouldn't want your HIDs to cycle on and off in less than 30 secs.. __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

Nov 13th, 2011, 17:00	#11
Martin1977 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2012 08:32 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Poor safety feature IMO... the number of people pulling out on me at junctions as I'm apparently 'flashing them out' is incredible!!! (each to their own though) VERY disappointed that the DRL's can't be disabled. poor that!!

Nov 14th, 2011, 21:12	#20
dew1911 I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2012 12:11 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holme	You could always just turn it to sidelights once you've set off...

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