Headlights and running lights on in switch position "0"

[billr99]

Quick Question. Can the Headlights be programmed to turn on automatically when it gets dark out. I noticed the Digital display dims automatically when it gets dark. Not that I want to do it, I'm just curious.

JRL can probably answer better, but I am unaware of any '01-'07 MY XC that has that capability. Of course, if you run one of the two DRL modes it is obviously redundant in that respect.

Cheers,

Bill

[JRL]

Yes (with a caveat)
Your XC needs to be equipped with Xenon HID headlights with the separate DRL's (round inner light).
I believe that's the way they are programmed from the factory on the OFF position.
DRLs only will be on, but when it gets dark the headlights automatically come on

[MacNoob]

I have an '07 with adaptive HID xenon lights, and DRLs enabled.

I leave the switch in position "0" in daytime, "On" (vertical) position at night.

In position "0" the DRLs (inner lights) are on all the time. The HIDs come on automatically when it gets dark (like when I park in the garage, it gets very cloudy, etc).

Turning the switch to "On" just enables the high beams. The HIDs come on regardless of switch position, but you can't use high beams unless the headlight switch is "on".

[Ozzie]

Yes (with a caveat)
Your XC needs to be equipped with Xenon HID headlights with the separate DRL's (round inner light).
I believe that's the way they are programmed from the factory on the OFF position.
DRLs only will be on, but when it gets dark the headlights automatically come on

Jim
With EST HIDs installed and wired via the Xenon wiring in an 05 XC70, any thoughts on what software settings would allow for the HIDs to be turned off via the "O" setting on the headlight switch?

Any thoughts on how to control the power going to the peanot bulb in the OEM halogen lights?
TIA
David
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[saynoto29ers]

Re-read thread.