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V/S 70 headlight switch differences - US, Canadian, and European V70-XC70 99

V/S70 DRLs = lowbeam headlights (dipped beam) + parking lights (position lights)

Part # 9162657 = U.S. headlamp switch:

Has an additional switch in lower right corner that will take a small slotted screwdriver.

Screwdriver slot has three positions: "/", "|" , & "\"

"/" - DRLs on in positions "0" & "1"; headlights, parking lights & instrument lights on in position "2"

"|" - DRLs on in position "0"; parking lights on in position "1"; headlights, parking lights & instrument lights on in position "2"

"\" - All lights off in position "0"; parking lights on in position "1"; head lights, parking lights & instrument lights on in position "2"

9162958 = Canadian headlamp switch:

Same as U.S. switch but screwdriver switch in lower right corner has been filled with a plastic rod.

However, you can access the features of the U.S. switch by:

Removing the switch from the dash (undo the dash access point under the steering wheel with Torx screwdriver, and push out the switch from behind), then pry off the cover at the bottom of the back of the switch labeled "A B C", and pull out the plastic rod that runs though to the front of the switch. You will then be able to move the switch the between positions "A", "B", "C" with your finger.

Switch is delivered from factory locked in position "B".

"B" is the same as the U.S. position "/", "A" is the same as U.S. position "|", and "C" is the same as U.S. position "\".

9162956 = European switch:

Could someone from Europe explain how it works?

Rodger

99V70T5M








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