Headlights being on all the time!

watson-lfc · Mar 28th, 2011, 17:56

Hey everyone!

I've had my S40 since june last year and i've already had to replace low beam headlight bulbs about three or four times. never both at the same time it seems to change side every time!!

Is there any way to switch the headlights off when the switch is in the off position?

I had a look around and i couldn't find a thread on this so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Matt

Rossi-fan · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:13

You can do 1 of 2 things here. Take it to the dealer, and have the DRL's switched off, i'm told its about £26 to have this done. Alternatively, you can turn the light switch onto sidelights when you use the car. You'll have to remember to switch them off if you don't have a "Lights On" warning buzzer thingy.

Daim · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:28

Hmm. Try some bulbs which have a longer life.

In the 3 years I've had my C30 (xenons) I've not once had to change the bulbs - oh, and the car is now nearly 5 years old and the dealers hadn't replaced any buld either - and at the same time, I always have my headlights on...

Clan · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:29

Aslo use the correct bulbs , the volvo long-life ones last about 18 months or more . The lights being on is a safety feature , make sure you tell your insurance if you turn them off !

fenton_jd · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Rossi-fan

You can do 1 of 2 things here. Take it to the dealer, and have the DRL's switched off, i'm told its about £26 to have this done. Alternatively, you can turn the light switch onto sidelights when you use the car. You'll have to remember to switch them off if you don't have a "Lights On" warning buzzer thingy.

If you chose to run with sidelights all the time, buy some bright LED bulbs for the sidelights as they last many moons compared to standard filament side lights.

Rossi-fan · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Clan

Aslo use the correct bulbs , the volvo long-life ones last about 18 months or more . The lights being on is a safety feature , make sure you tell your insurance if you turn them off !

How much are these long-life bulbs clan? I've changed the bulb in my O/S headlight twice in 8 months.

rikcougar · Mar 28th, 2011, 19:01

My C70 has a little selector thingy underneath the light switch, does this do anything drastic ?

Rossi-fan · Mar 28th, 2011, 19:04

Not sure what you mean. Is it not the little turny thing to dim the dash lights?

ScottFraser · Mar 28th, 2011, 19:13

used to have a 2004 V40 and from memory there was a combination of switch moves with the key in position I that would switch off daylight running.
Has this been removed?

watson-lfc · Mar 28th, 2011, 19:53

Has anyone got a recommendation for long life bulbs or are the much of the same? I currently have them off-road only bulbs from the greatest shop in the world - Halfords! - they have improved light and they look better than standard but if there blowing all the time i'll have to change!

Mar 28th, 2011, 17:56	#1
watson-lfc Junior Member Last Online: Dec 9th, 2020 14:16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Carlisle	Headlights being on all the time! Hey everyone! I've had my S40 since june last year and i've already had to replace low beam headlight bulbs about three or four times. never both at the same time it seems to change side every time!! Is there any way to switch the headlights off when the switch is in the off position? I had a look around and i couldn't find a thread on this so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Matt

Mar 28th, 2011, 18:28	#3
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Hmm. Try some bulbs which have a longer life. In the 3 years I've had my C30 (xenons) I've not once had to change the bulbs - oh, and the car is now nearly 5 years old and the dealers hadn't replaced any buld either - and at the same time, I always have my headlights on... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Mar 28th, 2011, 18:29	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Aslo use the correct bulbs , the volvo long-life ones last about 18 months or more . The lights being on is a safety feature , make sure you tell your insurance if you turn them off ! __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 28th, 2011, 19:01	#7
rikcougar VOC Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2017 09:31 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln	My C70 has a little selector thingy underneath the light switch, does this do anything drastic ? __________________ 2000 Phase two C70GT 2.3T5 in Moonstone

Mar 28th, 2011, 18:13	#2
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	You can do 1 of 2 things here. Take it to the dealer, and have the DRL's switched off, i'm told its about £26 to have this done. Alternatively, you can turn the light switch onto sidelights when you use the car. You'll have to remember to switch them off if you don't have a "Lights On" warning buzzer thingy.

Mar 28th, 2011, 19:04	#8
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	Not sure what you mean. Is it not the little turny thing to dim the dash lights?

Mar 28th, 2011, 19:13	#9
ScottFraser Junior Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2014 01:52 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: watford	used to have a 2004 V40 and from memory there was a combination of switch moves with the key in position I that would switch off daylight running. Has this been removed?

Mar 28th, 2011, 19:53	#10
watson-lfc Junior Member Last Online: Dec 9th, 2020 14:16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Carlisle	Has anyone got a recommendation for long life bulbs or are the much of the same? I currently have them off-road only bulbs from the greatest shop in the world - Halfords! - they have improved light and they look better than standard but if there blowing all the time i'll have to change!

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