09-06-2023, 02:45 PM
What you need to do, will depend on the specific swap! I can tell you generally what to consider, if you got some specifics bring them and I will help as much as I can.
- As noted above with my case, the headlamp modules were functionally the same, but the hardware differences required the swap of the modules (bendy vs non-bendy).
- I have been dealing with a 2019 S60, where all the available headlamps were LED. I think earlier years, like XC90s where some headlamps were halogen, you may have to consider what is different to those models, some may not have an HCM, the wiring in the car could be different, something to consider for a swap. But I think as long as the wiring is generally the same, you could put together a set of HCMs and Headlamps that will work.
- There is the possibility that you need no software loaded and just the config change if swapping the lights type (i.e. non-bendy to bendy). The only way to guarantee that, is to buy the headlamps complete with the HCMs attached. Pairing, config, software etc. should all be matched on the HCMs as installed in the previous car they came from. If you buy an HCM on it's own, you don't know what is loaded on it, could be an HCML o HCMR, could be loaded with XC60 software and you have an XC90.
- The functions and abilities of OrBit around the HCMs are really to get around the case where the headlamps and the HCMs you have, did not come from the same car. As this seems extremely common, junkyards/breakers like to remove the HCM from the lamp and sell parts separately, it can be difficult or costly to purchase a set of used headlamps, removed from a car, with the original HCMs intact. OrBit can help you by allowing you to install, config and load used HCMs that you don't know where they came from and what they are loaded with.