Day Light Running

hancym · Feb 15th, 2011, 18:15

Can this be turned off by the dealer using OBDII?

Clan · Feb 15th, 2011, 18:27

yes a chargable software download is needed ..

hancym · Feb 15th, 2011, 18:43

Thanks!
I'mn sure it's been covered before but does anyone know if this can be done by independant? Does anyone have knowledge of this or does Volvo hang onto their secrets. I wouldn't mind getting it done but don't fancy paying volvo prices. The though of shortening the life of my bulbs at £105 each just doesn't appeal

Clan · Feb 15th, 2011, 18:52

some good independants will have the volvo equipment ..
For interest bi-xenon bulbs last about 7 years when on all the time as day running lights .. so not a problem ..

hancym · Feb 15th, 2011, 19:34

I hear what your saying but still £105 x 2 that in theory I would not have to pay out at all. I don't think I'd ever do 7 years worth of night driving during the period of ownership.

400-ascona · Feb 15th, 2011, 19:39

You can get the bulbs for half that.

mrooke · Feb 15th, 2011, 20:01

I had mine switched off at my Volvo dealer for free. They were going to charge £15 for it but let me off, due to having to go back again for something seperate. £15 as a charge is not bad. Dealer, Ray Chapman Motors, Malton. Customer for over 20 years.

Clan · Feb 15th, 2011, 20:16

After 2005 volvo have to buy software to turn them off or on , ( hence you have to pay ) ..
before this they just had to connect their computer to the car and tick a box to do the job .. so costs them just a few minutes of time ..

hancym · Feb 15th, 2011, 20:20

Mine is a 06/2004 T6 Doe sthis mean than that they don't need the software and will be able to do it quite easily? [read cheaply/FoC]

Clan · Feb 15th, 2011, 21:46

Yours is right on the change over from 2004 to 2005 , ...

Feb 15th, 2011, 18:15	#1
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	Day Light Running Can this be turned off by the dealer using OBDII?

Feb 15th, 2011, 18:27	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 15:36 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes a chargable software download is needed .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 15th, 2011, 18:52	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 15:36 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	some good independants will have the volvo equipment .. For interest bi-xenon bulbs last about 7 years when on all the time as day running lights .. so not a problem .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 15th, 2011, 19:39	#6
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 08:09 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	You can get the bulbs for half that. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Feb 15th, 2011, 20:01	#7
mrooke VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2014 21:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Audenshaw	I had mine switched off at my Volvo dealer for free. They were going to charge £15 for it but let me off, due to having to go back again for something seperate. £15 as a charge is not bad. Dealer, Ray Chapman Motors, Malton. Customer for over 20 years. __________________ S80 Mar 12 to ????, XC90 D5 Active Dec 09 to Jun 12 S40 T4 CD Dec 97 to Jan 10, S40 2.0 CD Jun 97 to Dec 97 440 Turbo Sep 90 to Jun 97, 340 GLE 1.7 Mar 88 to Sep 90

Feb 15th, 2011, 18:43	#3
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	Thanks! I'mn sure it's been covered before but does anyone know if this can be done by independant? Does anyone have knowledge of this or does Volvo hang onto their secrets. I wouldn't mind getting it done but don't fancy paying volvo prices. The though of shortening the life of my bulbs at £105 each just doesn't appeal

Feb 15th, 2011, 19:34	#5
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	I hear what your saying but still £105 x 2 that in theory I would not have to pay out at all. I don't think I'd ever do 7 years worth of night driving during the period of ownership.

Feb 15th, 2011, 20:16	#8
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 15:36 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	After 2005 volvo have to buy software to turn them off or on , ( hence you have to pay ) .. before this they just had to connect their computer to the car and tick a box to do the job .. so costs them just a few minutes of time .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 15th, 2011, 20:20	#9
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	Mine is a 06/2004 T6 Doe sthis mean than that they don't need the software and will be able to do it quite easily? [read cheaply/FoC]

Feb 15th, 2011, 21:46	#10
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 15:36 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Yours is right on the change over from 2004 to 2005 , ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . Last edited by Clan; Feb 15th, 2011 at 21:47. Reason: depends on the volvo model year

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