hi, i have a 440 tdi 1996, like most volvos it has the day time running lights ,what come on, when you start the engine. does anyone know, how to switch them off? is there a wire to the ignition switch, what i disconnect, or something? thanks. :thumbsup:

just looked at my early 440 manual and although the lights are mentioned i cannot find them on the wiring diagram, typical huh, they dont want you to turn these off really. I havnt on mine and there is no excuse for anyone not seeing me.
Grendel

Hi,
Somebody once said to me that you can remove the fuse for the sidelights as they are isolated from other light fuses, then once the sidelights are switched on manually they will work. Have not tried this myself as i prefer to have them on permanently.
Andrew

hi, guys. thanks for the replys. firstly, the removal of the sidelights fuse did,nt work ! i even contacted , lightsout.org. an american site, [ok for other volvo,s] . but not much use , for my 440. but i did sort it, myself , all i did was put the light switch, midway between, o-i . which is off & sidelights. [marked position with a dot of white paint] i started the car & no dtr lights . maybe im just being fussy, but i like to control my lights, at least my bulbs will last longer .

hey thanks looking for ages how to fix the problem worked ok for me cheers

isn't it illegal to drive like that? i thought that if you car was after a certain year, it must have the drl's on all the time?

the law is being changed to having day runnung lights as a legal requirement.this is obviously for new cars only but i don't see the sense of wanting them of as it has no effect on the car as it was designed for it.
my car is on the same light bulbs as it was made with on the front and that means they are 14 years old!!
still if you must you must

:blush: Hey "Mr Greek"....I believe the states control whether or not the DRL are required..Both of my vehicles have it and they date back to 2001....
Possible someone knows for sure....