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2010 C30: Can headlights be coded to actually switch off?Views : 1423 Replies : 24Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Sep 19th, 2018, 16:00 | #1 |
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2010 C30: Can headlights be coded to actually switch off?
Hi all, my 2010 facelift C30 has it's dipped beam on all the time, but can it be coded to stay off? Or coded so that just the sidelights stay on?
Mine doesn't have auto lights or DRLs by the way. And the few times I've manually switched to sidelights I've forgotten to switch them off when I leave the car as there's no audio warning buzz or chime! Would be good to know as I don't use my car much and in broad daylight I'd rather they stay off. TIA.
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Sep 19th, 2018, 17:32 | #2 |
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There is a software module can be applied by dealer/legitimate VIDA subscription that does allow you to turn the lights off. Some report unwillingness to do so by many dealers citing safety concerns.
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DRL off is the dealer-only job, will cost you apx 100, more or less depending on the stealership
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I get you LoB... was thinking of DRLs as specifically being LEDs (which I think later or high-spec models might have instead of front fogs?). I think even if I found a willing dealer the £100 or so cost is very difficult to justify...
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Sep 19th, 2018, 23:02 | #5 |
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Says in the manual that they can be deactivated by a dealer.
It doesn't bother me any more and I've got used to it. Also helps as I came into a C30 from a Renault with auto lights so I don't have to remember to turn them on myself now. People say that they're dimmer in position 0 than in 2, but I have checked them against a wall and quickly switched between the positions and can tell no discernible difference. It also gives the car a sense of presence on the road without you being a fog light ****** |
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I think I've always tried to conserve battery juice (especially as I only really use a car at the weekend) so it seems a bit wasteful to have dipped beam on every moment the car is on – and this isn't the first time I've heard that there's no difference in the two settings for dipped beam either. I have the car lined up for a service in around a month's time and the specialist I'm using seems to think it's possible... if it's silly money then I'll just leave as is and put that money towards a new battery!
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When the engine is running, the electrics are powered by the alternator so don't worry about your battery.
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If you have the car serviced by dealer then they are more open to deactivating them for free or lower charge. Only problem is that a dealer service price compared to others means it tends to end up the same cost.
I put a foam ring around the switch and put it on door handle so I am reminded to switch off when getting out.
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also, thats the main reason why installing HID ballast and running it on 60% PWM can cause all uplseantness (hence all this DRL=OFF before you go HID , posts).
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Good solution to avoid forgetting the lights on exit! Quote:
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