LED DRLs in fogs

JimV50 · Aug 26th, 2011, 17:08

Hi,

I'm new and I have just ordered a new V50 R-design. The car comes with the LED DRLs in the fog light position, does anyone have any pictures of how these look on a real car when lit? I can find some Volvo pics, but I really want some real life shots.

Also, with the LED DRLs running, does that mean the main headlights/sidelights are not lit?

Cheers,

Jim

Lee '71 · Aug 26th, 2011, 18:02

Hi, yes I've seen these on a brand new V50, there is an earlier thread see this link:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...hlight=led+drl

They look pretty cool but at the loss of the front fogs. Personally I prefer to have the front fogs.

These are instead of having the normal DRL's on I believe, the car I saw definitely did not have it's lights on as well.

Clan · Aug 26th, 2011, 19:57

yes with these LED running lights volvo have done a U turn and followed the masses by turning off rear lights as well after 35 years, only the LED running lights are on .
There is an extra A position on the light switch , if the light level falls then the LEDS go out and dip beam comes on .

regarding looks , well they are just like a LED fog light really ..

volvoadventures · Dec 2nd, 2011, 04:45

I have just installed LED DRLs in my 2009 V50

Read here about How To:
http://volvoadventures.com/howtododa...foglights.html

Regards,
Jim, New Zealand

jocker01 · Dec 2nd, 2011, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvoadventures

I have just installed LED DRLs in my 2009 V50

Read here about How To:
http://volvoadventures.com/howtododa...foglights.html

Regards,
Jim, New Zealand

Thats Great!!!
Is that mean that I can install aftermarket LED light instead somewhere on a front? (like philips or other DRL)
Will this work on MY2005?
I really like to keep fogs.
Regards Jocker01

volvorocks · Dec 2nd, 2011, 10:15

Does anyone with these get flashed/pulled because other drivers think you are running with foglights on?

jocker01 · Dec 2nd, 2011, 11:31

Traffic officers they know diffrent between fogs and DRLs!

Welton · Dec 2nd, 2011, 11:53

I usually get quite annoyed when a car comes at me with the Fog lights on and it's generally thought of as being a nuisance. I've noticed recently a huge amount of 'normal' cars running with the front fogs on, I wonder if they are just copying the similar style of these new 2011 models?

LED's in this Volvo's fog position are unlikely to produce any 'beam' as such but they can be extremely bright at times - like the Audi/Merc ones.

Clan · Dec 2nd, 2011, 12:13

since the introduction of these "day running lights " in the fog light position , the law must have changed , does anyone know for sure ?

jocker01 · Dec 2nd, 2011, 12:18

When I'm on foot patrol often stops drivers from misuse of fog lights! But many officers aren't bother for £30 FPN then rather fill one for mobiles (£60 + 3pts) I agree recently many drivers put fog lights on for some reason. It doesn't look cool at all! Fog should be use only when visibility is lower than 100m (330feet)!!! That look which is presented by the new cars can have effect on this. Like new VW and Mercs switch left or right fog light when car is turning! Is this that really that much visibility improvement?

I would like to fit DRL on my car but don't want to disable front fogs (may need them one day or night).
From Volvo adventures manual will I gonna have to skip point about removing fog light fuse (f29) and then replace R4 relay and power drl-s form f33 (on picture 10A in manual should be 20A Lambda-sond (5cyl.), vacuum pump (5cyl.) filter heater (diesel))?
What else would be different?
regards
Jocker01

Aug 26th, 2011, 17:08	#1
JimV50 New Member Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2011 19:06 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Staffs	LED DRLs in fogs Hi, I'm new and I have just ordered a new V50 R-design. The car comes with the LED DRLs in the fog light position, does anyone have any pictures of how these look on a real car when lit? I can find some Volvo pics, but I really want some real life shots. Also, with the LED DRLs running, does that mean the main headlights/sidelights are not lit? Cheers, Jim

Aug 26th, 2011, 18:02	#2
Lee '71 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2016 19:52 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Poole, Dorset	Hi, yes I've seen these on a brand new V50, there is an earlier thread see this link: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...hlight=led+drl They look pretty cool but at the loss of the front fogs. Personally I prefer to have the front fogs. These are instead of having the normal DRL's on I believe, the car I saw definitely did not have it's lights on as well. Last edited by Lee '71; Aug 26th, 2011 at 18:05.

Aug 26th, 2011, 19:57	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:38 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes with these LED running lights volvo have done a U turn and followed the masses by turning off rear lights as well after 35 years, only the LED running lights are on . There is an extra A position on the light switch , if the light level falls then the LEDS go out and dip beam comes on . regarding looks , well they are just like a LED fog light really .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 2nd, 2011, 04:45	#4
volvoadventures New Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2020 09:40 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Matamata	V50 LED Day Running Lights installation I have just installed LED DRLs in my 2009 V50 Read here about How To: http://volvoadventures.com/howtododa...foglights.html Regards, Jim, New Zealand __________________ Jim Hekker, New Zealand 2009 V50 R Design, Auto, 18000kms

Dec 2nd, 2011, 11:53	#8
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I usually get quite annoyed when a car comes at me with the Fog lights on and it's generally thought of as being a nuisance. I've noticed recently a huge amount of 'normal' cars running with the front fogs on, I wonder if they are just copying the similar style of these new 2011 models? LED's in this Volvo's fog position are unlikely to produce any 'beam' as such but they can be extremely bright at times - like the Audi/Merc ones. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Dec 2nd, 2011, 10:15	#6
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	Does anyone with these get flashed/pulled because other drivers think you are running with foglights on?

Dec 2nd, 2011, 11:31	#7
jocker01 Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2017 10:40 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Abingdon	Traffic officers they know diffrent between fogs and DRLs!

Dec 2nd, 2011, 12:13	#9
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:38 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	since the introduction of these "day running lights " in the fog light position , the law must have changed , does anyone know for sure ? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 2nd, 2011, 12:18	#10
jocker01 Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2017 10:40 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Abingdon	When I'm on foot patrol often stops drivers from misuse of fog lights! But many officers aren't bother for £30 FPN then rather fill one for mobiles (£60 + 3pts) I agree recently many drivers put fog lights on for some reason. It doesn't look cool at all! Fog should be use only when visibility is lower than 100m (330feet)!!! That look which is presented by the new cars can have effect on this. Like new VW and Mercs switch left or right fog light when car is turning! Is this that really that much visibility improvement? I would like to fit DRL on my car but don't want to disable front fogs (may need them one day or night). From Volvo adventures manual will I gonna have to skip point about removing fog light fuse (f29) and then replace R4 relay and power drl-s form f33 (on picture 10A in manual should be 20A Lambda-sond (5cyl.), vacuum pump (5cyl.) filter heater (diesel))? What else would be different? regards Jocker01

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