Guybarth Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well, the only problem with this is trying to get your dealer to download it for you. When I print out the alignment specs from VADIS and bring them to my dealer, their response is that I shouldn't be reading stuff on the internet, and they aren't Volvo specs. I can't imagine what I would hear if I asked them to do this. If you can, that's great.Anyone had luck getting the dealer to do the softare update to allow us to turn on the fog lights independent of the high beams? I just ordered my 2007 V70R, and I want to know if I will be executing Doug's method, or if I can find a dealer that will make my life easy with a quick software download.I assume the 2007 lights are basically the same as 2004-2006 and will benefit from adjusting them to aim higher, silverstart fog lights, and being able to have fog and high beam on at the same time?Thanks,Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1568908302 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Excellent info Alex and also Doug thanks for the instructions... perhaps an article section is in order ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defgh1 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 I assume the 2007 lights are basically the same as 2004-2006 and will benefit from adjusting them to aim higher, silverstart fog lights, and being able to have fog and high beam on at the same time?Thanks,GuyThe Headlight units are the same in the 2004-2007 V70R. The color of the wire on the high beam circuit is different than the one in my 2004 instructions which is used to switch the relay. DRL = Daytime Running Light Doug H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybarth Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 The Headlight units are the same in the 2004-2007 V70R. The color of the wire on the high beam circuit is different than the one in my 2004 instructions which is used to switch the relay. DRL = Daytime Running Light Doug HThanks again Doug. Well, unless someone says there are dealers out there who are willing to update the software to make the fog lights selectable regardless of other light settings?... I will be doing the re-wiring. Do you happen to know the color of the high beam circuit for the 2007, or where to find the color?I could try and go to a Korean dealership to have them download the fog light software, but I'm pretty sure there would be something lost in the translation if I asked them to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defgh1 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Thanks again Doug. Well, unless someone says there are dealers out there who are willing to update the software to make the fog lights selectable regardless of other light settings?... I will be doing the re-wiring. Do you happen to know the color of the high beam circuit for the 2007, or where to find the color?I could try and go to a Korean dealership to have them download the fog light software, but I'm pretty sure there would be something lost in the translation if I asked them to do that.You will probably have a better chance with a Korean dealership than a US in getting " Fog lite software 9499585-9" installed since it is specific to European cars. Give them the # and see if they will download it. The wiring diagrams(WD) are available at https://www.volvotechinfo.com/ and can be downloaded through a subscription service. It is 3 days for $4.00 USD. I need the WD covering the "High Beam/Bi-Xenon and Daytime Running lights" which is listed as Group 35 on my 2004 WD. If I get a chance I will try to pop the hood on a 2006/2007 R and see if I can trace the wire.Doug H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybarth Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 You will probably have a better chance with a Korean dealership than a US in getting " Fog lite software 9499585-9" installed since it is specific to European cars. Give them the # and see if they will download it. The wiring diagrams(WD) are available at https://www.volvotechinfo.com/ and can be downloaded through a subscription service. It is 3 days for $4.00 USD. I need the WD covering the "High Beam/Bi-Xenon and Daytime Running lights" which is listed as Group 35 on my 2004 WD. If I get a chance I will try to pop the hood on a 2006/2007 R and see if I can trace the wire.Doug HHmm, I was putting the items in my shopping cart online that I needed to re-wire the lights when I read this. How does the software work, ie, if they do load it for me, does the software get overwritten by any other updates I have done later, like the seats or auto-lock. I guess I'm wondering if the american dealers would notice the fog light software, think it was an error, and change it back while loading other software?If I go with the wiring option, and you don't figure out the wire color by the time I execute, then I'll get the wiring diagram. Thanks for the link.I can't find the exact parts you bought, I have a question on the fuse and fuse holder. Are the fuses you used "regular" blade or "mini" blade? I found your exact fuse holder online, but only in a brochure, not fore sale. So far I can find a protective mini-blade fuse holder and regular-fuse holder, but I can't find a protective regular fuse holder with the correct gauge level. Would this work: http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/11-14-...9.aspx#featuresIt doesn't have the protective cover, that is what worries me. I found a 7.5Amp mini-blade fuse, but not a regular 7.5 Amp regular fuse. Why did you chose a 7.5A fuse, I assume that is the fuse used in v70 for the foglamp? Do I have to use a 7.5A fuse, or would a 10A work?Post Edit => Well, I just realized maybe it doesn't matter if I use a mini or regular blade fuse as long as I match the fuse with the fuse holder? It is not like I have to plug the fuse in the vehicle fuse box, so maybe I just answered my own question.Finally, you used 18 gauge wire and a 12 gauge fuse holder. Is 18 gauge the ideal size for the wire, or did you pick that size because of availability? If 18 isn't ideal, what is? Thank you,Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready to R1568908309 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 You will probably have a better chance with a Korean dealership than a US in getting " Fog lite software 9499585-9" installed since it is specific to European cars. Give them the # and see if they will download it. The wiring diagrams(WD) are available at https://www.volvotechinfo.com/ and can be downloaded through a subscription service. It is 3 days for $4.00 USD. I need the WD covering the "High Beam/Bi-Xenon and Daytime Running lights" which is listed as Group 35 on my 2004 WD. If I get a chance I will try to pop the hood on a 2006/2007 R and see if I can trace the wire.Doug HGUYS! It is not hard to get the dealer to install the euro-fog software which allows fog switching independent of everything. It helps to be on good terms with your dealer, but the 4 forward lights argument can be further supported with "I will sign a release stating that I specifically ordered the software and take all responsibility".It works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride R Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 It works great!Yep, works great on my '05DAn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRL Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Actually I had no problems and didn't even get charged.My CEM had to be reloaded a couple of months ago to get rid of a strange fault code so the Fog download was charged off as they had been "erased" during that process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybarth Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Nice.How does sotfware get downloaded? For example, if I wanted the Fog light software 9499585-9, do they have to re-load all the software, or just make the change to the fog light software? Is it like updating windows with a security code, or formatting the harddrive and loading a new version? I'm asking to learn, and also because I suspect there might be some language barrier issues if I take it to the Korea Volvo dealer, and I kind of want to know how they do it to help explain what I want.Thanks,Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheR Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I believe unless you had some kind of major failure, any updates made will be targeted to a specific area and not affect the rest of the system. However I warn you to check over everything when you pick up your car. My car had DRL turned off when I had it delivered, took it in for alarm indication change and they changed my headlight operation as well. Now I don't move my car until I know everything is as I left it and the change I requested is complete. Here is a list of things that I have seen lost in translation...Radio formatHeadlight operationAlarm signal operationDoor lock operationOh by the way, don't let them charge you to fix their mistake. Not trying to scare you away, just make you aware. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybarth Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I believe unless you had some kind of major failure, any updates made will be targeted to a specific area and not affect the rest of the system. However I warn you to check over everything when you pick up your car. My car had DRL turned off when I had it delivered, took it in for alarm indication change and they changed my headlight operation as well. Now I don't move my car until I know everything is as I left it and the change I requested is complete. Here is a list of things that I have seen lost in translation...Radio formatHeadlight operationAlarm signal operationDoor lock operationOh by the way, don't let them charge you to fix their mistake. Not trying to scare you away, just make you aware. Good luck.Copy All, Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defgh1 Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Nice.How does sotfware get downloaded? For example, if I wanted the Fog light software 9499585-9, do they have to re-load all the software, or just make the change to the fog light software? Is it like updating windows with a security code, or formatting the harddrive and loading a new version? I'm asking to learn, and also because I suspect there might be some language barrier issues if I take it to the Korea Volvo dealer, and I kind of want to know how they do it to help explain what I want.Thanks,GuySoftware is downloaded through the Vehicle Information & Diagnostics For Aftersales (VIDA) workstation. If you want to learn how it works go here: http://www.v70r.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2259Doug H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybarth Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Software is downloaded through the Vehicle Information & Diagnostics For Aftersales (VIDA) workstation. If you want to learn how it works go here: http://www.v70r.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2259Doug HThanks again (for the 10th time in a week),Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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