Headlights

Does anybody know the procedure for turning off the headlights for daytime driving in a Volvo S40 XS first registered in January 1999 ?

[vjck_uk]

have you tried the thread here?
I fits no good then you can cut a wire on the back of the headlight switch.

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa..._id=2180&page=

[morrismen]

Interesting. The Volvo dealer said to me that this was something that it programmed into the car and that they have to switch it off. I presume the previous thread for switching off is the same for switching on as well? Is it like a toggle mechanism for both on and off as required?

[vjck_uk]

that method may not work,I have a 98 v40 and it does'nt work on mine so it was the wire cut.

[lemmo143]

I can never understand why drivers wish to turn day light running headlights off when your less likely to have an accident with them on.
27% less likely I`m told.
Whats the problem the cost of bulbs ?

[morrismen]

One of the issues is with being rear-ended by the driver behind who has been following for ages looking at your lights being on. Then when you do brake, the driver behind has not realised the change in brightness and intensity of your rear lights and smashes into you thinking it was just your normal 'daylight' lights being on.

I agree though, it is better to be seen with the lights on - at least by on coming traffic. This avoids the worst crashes - head on's!

Hi

The method I originally described works with my 2000 year V40 1.6. The same procedure is used for both switching off and switching on the lights.

The headlamps on my Volvo are the twin headlamp 'clear' lense variety and tend to burn out both dipped beam bulbs every two or three months (although the car does a fairly high mileage). The expense is a nuisance, but I prefer to have the headlamps on.

There have been several occasions where I think an accident has been avoided and would personally recommend that you leave them on.

Phil

[vjck_uk]

have you thought of the cost of the extra fuel used and emissions because they are on?

[lemmo143]

Come on, looking at your rear lights being on in daylight ?
That really is blinding you is it not ?
No one takes any notice of rear lights being on with the exception of rear foglights in daylight.
Leave them on mate other drivers will see you coming a lot quicker than cars without.

[4 forty]

the minimal costs of fuel and emmisions are small, compared to safty and saving lives.
it shortly will legislation to have day running lights on all new cars.

paul [i.a.m.