XC90 LED DRL's just fitted - Page 2

raife · Jul 1st, 2011, 18:39

Ordered!

raife · Jul 1st, 2011, 20:55

http://www2.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/veh...ninglights.pdf

We need to figure out how to turn them off at night!!!

Bill Edmondson · Jul 1st, 2011, 21:12

Yeh popped into halfords today to see if they had a relay kit today.

They don't but am going to search the producers of there range of lights to see if they sell something separate.

They do have a led set that comes with an auto dimming relay in the box but thats going to leave you with unused leds bla bla bla bla.

Will keep you posted hopefully tonight

Bill Edmondson · Jul 1st, 2011, 21:50

Found a unit on amazon that turns them on with the ignition, and off when dipped beam is switched on.

Its a start but I want mine to dim to 50% which is still legal.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Running...im_sbs_auto_11

Bill Edmondson · Jul 3rd, 2011, 08:43

Having slept on it have decided to spend a bit more and get a set of drl's from halfords that come with an auto on and dimming kit included then transfer the dimming kit etc over to the ones I've installed will let you know if it works and put some pics up.

ChrisE · Jul 3rd, 2011, 11:40

As I think that this involves disabling the standard running lights what does your insurance company make of this modification?

Bill Edmondson · Jul 3rd, 2011, 14:53

Hi with what I have and am about to fit the LED DRL's will run totally independent of the cars entire existing lighting.

The LED's will turn on when the ignition is on and dim to 30% when dipped main beams are on thanks to a little widget.

So now I can simply leave my existing volvo DRL's coming on as normal or pop to volvo and have them disabled which isn't an insurance issue just personal preference. Or am I wrong?? on that last point.

Thanks Bill

Bill Edmondson · Jul 3rd, 2011, 18:06

Ok the dimming kit is a no go. Lights that do this have that built into the lights themselves so its an auto on/off kit from amazon from amazon then, will do for now.

raife · Jul 3rd, 2011, 20:12

I think I might just hard wire an on/off switch into the cabin footwell so I can turn them off if I want to at night.

Bill Edmondson · Jul 3rd, 2011, 20:16

Thats a good idea, my problem is I'm a home automation engineer so automation is in my blood now doh, so going to order the £18 auto on/off from amazon tonight, hopefully fit it wednesday.

Don't forget to upload your pics and story when you've done yours!!

Cheers

Bill

Jul 1st, 2011, 18:39	#11
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	Ordered!

Jul 1st, 2011, 20:55	#12
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	http://www2.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/veh...ninglights.pdf We need to figure out how to turn them off at night!!!

Jul 1st, 2011, 21:12	#13
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Yeh popped into halfords today to see if they had a relay kit today. They don't but am going to search the producers of there range of lights to see if they sell something separate. They do have a led set that comes with an auto dimming relay in the box but thats going to leave you with unused leds bla bla bla bla. Will keep you posted hopefully tonight

Jul 1st, 2011, 21:50	#14
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Found a unit on amazon that turns them on with the ignition, and off when dipped beam is switched on. Its a start but I want mine to dim to 50% which is still legal. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Running...im_sbs_auto_11

Jul 3rd, 2011, 08:43	#15
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Having slept on it have decided to spend a bit more and get a set of drl's from halfords that come with an auto on and dimming kit included then transfer the dimming kit etc over to the ones I've installed will let you know if it works and put some pics up.

Jul 3rd, 2011, 11:40	#16
ChrisE Volvo Owner Since 1990 Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 13:27 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Norwich	As I think that this involves disabling the standard running lights what does your insurance company make of this modification?

Jul 3rd, 2011, 14:53	#17
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Hi with what I have and am about to fit the LED DRL's will run totally independent of the cars entire existing lighting. The LED's will turn on when the ignition is on and dim to 30% when dipped main beams are on thanks to a little widget. So now I can simply leave my existing volvo DRL's coming on as normal or pop to volvo and have them disabled which isn't an insurance issue just personal preference. Or am I wrong?? on that last point. Thanks Bill

Jul 3rd, 2011, 18:06	#18
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Ok the dimming kit is a no go. Lights that do this have that built into the lights themselves so its an auto on/off kit from amazon from amazon then, will do for now.

Jul 3rd, 2011, 20:12	#19
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	I think I might just hard wire an on/off switch into the cabin footwell so I can turn them off if I want to at night.

Jul 3rd, 2011, 20:16	#20
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Thats a good idea, my problem is I'm a home automation engineer so automation is in my blood now doh, so going to order the £18 auto on/off from amazon tonight, hopefully fit it wednesday. Don't forget to upload your pics and story when you've done yours!! Cheers Bill

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