Brighter lights

MarkWilson · Oct 23rd, 2018, 00:15

My XC60 R-Design (MY16) has the "normal" (halogen?) headlights? Previously I've bought cars with Bi-Xenon (projector?) lights but the XC60 was ex-demo so I didn't get to choose my toys.

I've been searching these forums for options for upgrading the headlights (I live in the sticks and find them a bit dim) but I have to admit to being a bit confused by the terms being thrown around - H7 bulbs, HID conversions, etc.

Is there a simple way to change the bulbs in my XC60 for something brighter (I saw this article linked elsewhere https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/access...bs-to-buy-2018 but I was also a bit scared by some threads that suggest everything from MOT failure, error messages, to overloading the electrics and causing a fire!) or is it as the Volvo dealer told me - a 4 figure upgrade to some new lights (i.e. not economically viable). Also, would this void my (extended) warranty?

I am technical but only in the computer sense... I'm no electrician when it comes to cars...

TIA, Mark

Oct 23rd, 2018, 00:15	#1
MarkWilson Junior Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 16:29 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Olney	Brighter lights My XC60 R-Design (MY16) has the "normal" (halogen?) headlights? Previously I've bought cars with Bi-Xenon (projector?) lights but the XC60 was ex-demo so I didn't get to choose my toys. I've been searching these forums for options for upgrading the headlights (I live in the sticks and find them a bit dim) but I have to admit to being a bit confused by the terms being thrown around - H7 bulbs, HID conversions, etc. Is there a simple way to change the bulbs in my XC60 for something brighter (I saw this article linked elsewhere https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/access...bs-to-buy-2018 but I was also a bit scared by some threads that suggest everything from MOT failure, error messages, to overloading the electrics and causing a fire!) or is it as the Volvo dealer told me - a 4 figure upgrade to some new lights (i.e. not economically viable). Also, would this void my (extended) warranty? I am technical but only in the computer sense... I'm no electrician when it comes to cars... TIA, Mark __________________ MY19 V60 D4 Momentum Pro Auto Previously MY16 XC60 D4 R-Design Nav with Polestar Upgrade Last edited by MarkWilson; Oct 23rd, 2018 at 00:25. Reason: Added more information

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