What Watt?

raife · Jul 10th, 2011, 22:26

Does anyone know what Watt the H7 Headlight dipped beam headlight bulbs draw?

I am planning on replacing them with HID kits but don't want hassle of error messages.

Thanks in advance....

Bill Edmondson · Jul 10th, 2011, 22:59

Hello mate, was thinking of doing this also but wasn't aware this issue may arise.

Will watch your post expand with interest.

Any joy on the drl's

60041 · Jul 10th, 2011, 23:38

Standard H7 bulbs are rated at 55 watts so will draw a current of about 5amps each.

GJB · Jul 11th, 2011, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by raife

Does anyone know what Watt the H7 Headlight dipped beam headlight bulbs draw?

I am planning on replacing them with HID kits but don't want hassle of error messages.

Thanks in advance....

You possibly will get an error message as the power reqiured for HID is much lower and will possibly show up as dipped beam lamp failure.
I replaced the whole headlamps with a replacement hid units complete from Volvo and got this message and ended up putting a 10w lamp and fitting in the circuit to raise the power requirements.

raife · Jul 11th, 2011, 10:04

Thanks for the replies.

I am told that the after market HIDS can be a little dazzling for other road users but the xc90 haedlamp does have the inbuilt shield. I thought i'd just give it a go....

DRLs waiting for the install but i want to make sure ive got a super duper glue to fit them with before I begin!!

I saw a link for good HIDs from the states..... I'll try and find it.

raife · Jul 11th, 2011, 10:54

I found it....

www.vvme.com

My Father in law lives in the US and is coming over in a few weeks so I might get him to post and carry them over for me.

They look good qaulity if reviews are to be believed. I am pretty sure that the new MOT regs in January mean retro HID kits are outlawed so they might be redundant by then anyway!!!

GJB · Jul 11th, 2011, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by raife

Thanks for the replies.

I am told that the after market HIDS can be a little dazzling for other road users but the xc90 haedlamp does have the inbuilt shield. I thought i'd just give it a go....

DRLs waiting for the install but i want to make sure ive got a super duper glue to fit them with before I begin!!

I saw a link for good HIDs from the states..... I'll try and find it.

Have a look on ebay the genuine Volvo headlams complete come up some times and you know they are road legal

raife · Jul 11th, 2011, 15:01

I do that but they are often far too pricey.... not seen Xenons come up though to be honest.

GJB · Jul 11th, 2011, 15:21

2 on at moment they are 300 & 350 but sometimes come up much cheaper can also do a search in a on line parts search.

raife · Jul 11th, 2011, 15:40

Crazy money!! I think i'll have a go at the aftermarket option and see how that goes, if it is dazzling or inappropriate i'll not do it!

Jul 10th, 2011, 22:26	#1
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	What Watt? Does anyone know what Watt the H7 Headlight dipped beam headlight bulbs draw? I am planning on replacing them with HID kits but don't want hassle of error messages. Thanks in advance....

Jul 10th, 2011, 23:38	#3
60041 Premier Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 20:20 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	Standard H7 bulbs are rated at 55 watts so will draw a current of about 5amps each. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Jul 11th, 2011, 10:54	#6
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	I found it.... www.vvme.com My Father in law lives in the US and is coming over in a few weeks so I might get him to post and carry them over for me. They look good qaulity if reviews are to be believed. I am pretty sure that the new MOT regs in January mean retro HID kits are outlawed so they might be redundant by then anyway!!! Last edited by raife; Jul 11th, 2011 at 10:57.

Jul 10th, 2011, 22:59	#2
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Hello mate, was thinking of doing this also but wasn't aware this issue may arise. Will watch your post expand with interest. Any joy on the drl's

Jul 11th, 2011, 10:04	#5
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	Thanks for the replies. I am told that the after market HIDS can be a little dazzling for other road users but the xc90 haedlamp does have the inbuilt shield. I thought i'd just give it a go.... DRLs waiting for the install but i want to make sure ive got a super duper glue to fit them with before I begin!! I saw a link for good HIDs from the states..... I'll try and find it.

Jul 11th, 2011, 15:01	#8
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	I do that but they are often far too pricey.... not seen Xenons come up though to be honest.

Jul 11th, 2011, 15:21	#9
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	2 on at moment they are 300 & 350 but sometimes come up much cheaper can also do a search in a on line parts search.

Jul 11th, 2011, 15:40	#10
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	Crazy money!! I think i'll have a go at the aftermarket option and see how that goes, if it is dazzling or inappropriate i'll not do it!

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