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Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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geomart
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Post by geomart »

Would like to turn off the DRL's on my 2001 V70. The Dealer and Repair Shops here wont do it. I have a green and white wire on the back of my switch. Can I cut it, to turn them off?


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1983 240 Sedan

J5T
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Post by J5T »

Do not cut any wires. Even if you unplug the light switch the light will still stay on. It takes software to turn it off and money shortly after this. Glück.
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JRL
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Post by JRL »

What do you mean they won't do it?
Unless you live in Canada where that would be illegal, open your owner's manual, find the page where it says to
"TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO SHUT THEM OFF" and
nicely, place (or shove) that in someone's face and demand they do what you want, it's your car

The dealer will probably charge you one hour labor for a 5 minute job but that's another issue!
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

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2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

geomart
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Post by geomart »

Went back to Independence Volvo. Got them to try. They hooked it to the lap top. Went in to a couple of different programs, but was not able to turn the DRL's off. They got the lights to turn off but as soon as the car was turned on and off, the lights came back on. They at least tried, maybe there is something they don't know. I guess all live with the lights on. Thanks. 2001 V70XC

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1998 850 Sedan
1997 850 Wagon
1997 850 Wagon
1983 240 Sedan

jda2000
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Post by jda2000 »

It's easy to turn off the DRL's with the VIDA/DICE setup, I did it myself, so it should be a breeze for a volvo tech, unless he doesn't know how to do it.

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Post by JRL »

You have a real bunch of morons there, go to another dealer
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2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

priapism
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Post by priapism »

JRL, tellin' it like it is =) Woot!
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geomart
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Post by geomart »

This was the only Shop I could get to even try. Any instructions for them.

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Post by JRL »

There is an adjustment page on VIDA
Apparently they found it if they managed to turn the lights off
Have them go back and find the DRL off only setting
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

geomart
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Post by geomart »

I went back to the Volvo Shop again to get them to turn off the DRL's. They hooked up the Car, and still wasn't able to do it. They showed me on the screen. We went through all the different pages and wasn't able to find an adjustment page. I don't know what module I have, but it seems to be something different.

Thinks for all your help though, I learned alot. And the Guys at Independence Volvo where great. I guess I will live with the DRL's

Thanks Again Geomart

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