New V60 headlights

kwicher · Dec 16th, 2018, 23:48

Hello

Just a couple of weeks ago, we bought our new V60 Inscription D4. It is a great car but we seem to have a problem with the dipped beam; it illuminates only a short distance in front of the car. When you compare it with LED lights of other car makes it is rather weak.

I went through the manual of the car and I could not find any option to regulate the height or strength of the beam.

Did I miss something?

Thanks

Krzys

Zebster · Dec 17th, 2018, 07:48

Is this a model with self-levelling headlights? You can see these rise when switched on.

I have to say that my self-levelling ones are excellent.

Fursty Ferret · Dec 17th, 2018, 13:51

Try the other forum. I believe the headlights can be adjusted by the dealer.

When the adaptive shadow is turned on I find that the dipped beam area is often shadowed out a little too much for my liking, but normal dipped beam is fine.

Wizzpop · Dec 17th, 2018, 14:38

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Originally Posted by kwicher

Hello

Just a couple of weeks ago, we bought our new V60 Inscription D4. It is a great car but we seem to have a problem with the dipped beam; it illuminates only a short distance in front of the car. When you compare it with LED lights of other car makes it is rather weak.

I went through the manual of the car and I could not find any option to regulate the height or strength of the beam.

Did I miss something?

Thanks

Krzys

If you are referring to the New V60 (2019 model) then I think there are manual adjusters in the headlamp clusters, I can see a couple of hex head screws in each cluster that look like adjusters. Haven't tried myself though.

Tannaton · Dec 17th, 2018, 17:46

As it is an "Inscription" am assuming it's the new model V60..... anyhow for some reasons new Volvo's consistently leave the dealership with the headlights set very low. You should take it back - explain it is unsatisfactory and ask them to set the beam as high as is allowed under the MOT regs.

You may be able to adjust it but it really should be done with the proper equipment.

kwicher · Dec 17th, 2018, 19:03

Hello

Thanks for all the comments. I will go to the dealer and ask them to adjust.

Cheers

Krzys

Dec 16th, 2018, 23:48	#1
kwicher New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 18:42 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Cambridge	New V60 headlights Hello Just a couple of weeks ago, we bought our new V60 Inscription D4. It is a great car but we seem to have a problem with the dipped beam; it illuminates only a short distance in front of the car. When you compare it with LED lights of other car makes it is rather weak. I went through the manual of the car and I could not find any option to regulate the height or strength of the beam. Did I miss something? Thanks Krzys

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Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Is this a model with self-levelling headlights? You can see these rise when switched on. I have to say that my self-levelling ones are excellent. __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 16:24 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	As it is an "Inscription" am assuming it's the new model V60..... anyhow for some reasons new Volvo's consistently leave the dealership with the headlights set very low. You should take it back - explain it is unsatisfactory and ask them to set the beam as high as is allowed under the MOT regs. You may be able to adjust it but it really should be done with the proper equipment. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Dec 17th, 2018, 13:51	#3
Fursty Ferret Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 16:44 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	Try the other forum. I believe the headlights can be adjusted by the dealer. When the adaptive shadow is turned on I find that the dipped beam area is often shadowed out a little too much for my liking, but normal dipped beam is fine.

Dec 17th, 2018, 19:03	#6
kwicher New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 18:42 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Cambridge	Hello Thanks for all the comments. I will go to the dealer and ask them to adjust. Cheers Krzys

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