V50 2010 model - Headlights problem

simsto123 · Jun 9th, 2019, 08:47

Hi all

Not long bought a V50 2010 model and I love the car! The only problem is the dipped beam are always on. Even when the headlight knob is in the "0" position the dipped beam are turned on. I'm worried I will be going through bulbs at a massive rate!

Can anyone shed some light on this please?

Many thanks.

BJB · Jun 9th, 2019, 10:21

Volvo's DRL .....

V50 Craig · Jun 9th, 2019, 10:32

The headlights are always on with these...i think the later versions moved the DRL to the fog lights. Also to note, in the 'on' position, they will continue to be on but your headlight washers will spray too when you wash your windscreen

Clan · Jun 9th, 2019, 10:36

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Originally Posted by simsto123

Hi all

Not long bought a V50 2010 model and I love the car! The only problem is the dipped beam are always on. Even when the headlight knob is in the "0" position the dipped beam are turned on. I'm worried I will be going through bulbs at a massive rate!

Can anyone shed some light on this please?

Many thanks.

You must use the volvo long life H7 Bulbs for these , you should get 2 years+ out of them .
Buy cheap ones and you will be forever changing bulbs .

andy_d · Jun 9th, 2019, 23:11

you Can get a volvo main dealer to set DRL = Off so the switch works as it should
despite the bS spouted by some dealers your car is Prior to the date where they are a requirement

Dont bother going to Johnsons of Shirley as the service departments attitude Stinks, lacking any manners as well "no we wont do that and anyway volvo are Not providing the software anymore" being the reply from the "oik" at the service desk. However , the Parts department at Johnsons of shirley are THE most helpful and friendly staff ive met to date in any volvo dealership "!"

Paul Rigby however "yes certainly , it doesnt take long to do, when would you like to book " ..

getting the "always on" turned off will help prolong the life of your reflectors silver colour coating,
and if someone can not see a car in good daylight , what is the guide dog doing driving, as the Highway code Covers all other weather conditions/times of day

SwissXC90 · Jun 10th, 2019, 07:19

It’s a pure Config change. Totally DIY with VIDA

V50 Craig · Jun 10th, 2019, 11:53

Another option is to switch the parking lights on to save the headlight bulbs, but remember to turn them off as they'll stay on after the car is parked and locked

simsto123 · Jun 11th, 2019, 12:36

Thanks all

I shall leave it as is then. Luckily the bulbs are very easy to change.

Jun 9th, 2019, 08:47	#1
simsto123 New Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2019 09:02 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Solihull	V50 2010 model - Headlights problem Hi all Not long bought a V50 2010 model and I love the car! The only problem is the dipped beam are always on. Even when the headlight knob is in the "0" position the dipped beam are turned on. I'm worried I will be going through bulbs at a massive rate! Can anyone shed some light on this please? Many thanks.

Jun 9th, 2019, 23:11	#5
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:26 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	you Can get a volvo main dealer to set DRL = Off so the switch works as it should despite the bS spouted by some dealers your car is Prior to the date where they are a requirement Dont bother going to Johnsons of Shirley as the service departments attitude Stinks, lacking any manners as well "no we wont do that and anyway volvo are Not providing the software anymore" being the reply from the "oik" at the service desk. However , the Parts department at Johnsons of shirley are THE most helpful and friendly staff ive met to date in any volvo dealership "!" Paul Rigby however "yes certainly , it doesnt take long to do, when would you like to book " .. getting the "always on" turned off will help prolong the life of your reflectors silver colour coating, and if someone can not see a car in good daylight , what is the guide dog doing driving, as the Highway code Covers all other weather conditions/times of day __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

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SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	It’s a pure Config change. Totally DIY with VIDA __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Jun 9th, 2019, 10:21	#2
BJB Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 19:05 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ashley Heath	Volvo's DRL .....

Jun 9th, 2019, 10:32	#3
V50 Craig Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2022 19:37 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Swansea	The headlights are always on with these...i think the later versions moved the DRL to the fog lights. Also to note, in the 'on' position, they will continue to be on but your headlight washers will spray too when you wash your windscreen

Jun 10th, 2019, 11:53	#7
V50 Craig Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2022 19:37 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Swansea	Another option is to switch the parking lights on to save the headlight bulbs, but remember to turn them off as they'll stay on after the car is parked and locked

Jun 11th, 2019, 12:36	#8
simsto123 New Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2019 09:02 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Solihull	Thanks all I shall leave it as is then. Luckily the bulbs are very easy to change.

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