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AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:46 pm
by john250666
Hi all, when i put the light switch to the "0" position the headlights and tail lights stay on.... the only thing that seems to go off, is the instrument cluster and dashboard illumination. Have given it plenty of time ,incase it is the coming / leaving home function. The lights go off when the key is removed in all the switch positions, also not sure if the auto lights are actually, working as they always seem to be on!! maybe that is due to the time of year as we have not had much sun or brightness in the last 3 weeks of owning the car........ any ideas anyone?

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:16 pm
by HowardB
I think this is the standard setting - you need VCDS to change the setting so that the "0" is everything off. Haven't tried it myself with VCDS, but I'm sure others have.

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:28 pm
by Cuprabob
If you have halogen headlights the headlights are on all the time as DRLs. It can be changed using VCDS.

Basically, the "0" and "Auto" setting don't do anything

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:49 pm
by john250666
cheers guys!... will put it on my list of things to do when i find a friendly soul with VCDS !!
thanks again JOHN

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:36 pm
by Mark V
Where are you located John?

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:29 pm
by john250666
south sheffield mate, not far from j 30 on the m1

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:48 pm
by Scottydog
My Scirocco did the same thing, took it to a VW Specialist and they changed the settings for DRL on the computer and now I have normal light function :)

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:16 am
by Mark V
john250666 wrote:south sheffield mate, not far from j 30 on the m1
Shame we are far apart - but there is probabaly somebody local to you who can help with VAGCOM...

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:47 pm
by Pauly B
Where did you go in essex to get them off?

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:46 pm
by Mark V
OP is in Sheffield mate - I can turn em off for you if your in Essex.

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:53 pm
by Scottydog
Pauly B wrote:Where did you go in essex to get them off?
http://www.shaunbakercarcare.co.uk/inde ... w=251&iz=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:14 pm
by Skollers
I'm in rugby if anybody needs anything done on Vagcom.

Regards, Colin.

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:28 pm
by Pauly B
Cheers scotty I'll check em out

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:46 pm
by davidscirocco
If you have halogen lights you don't need vcds. If you have xenon's then you are gonna need vcds

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:40 pm
by Mark V
davidscirocco wrote:If you have halogen lights you don't need vcds. If you have xenon's then you are gonna need vcds
Other way round perhaps??? :shake:

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:47 pm
by Pauly B
Haven't got zenons. I suppose I must have halogen, not sure though. Whatever a 2012 gt has as standard

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:56 pm
by Cuprabob
Pauly B wrote:Haven't got zenons. I suppose I must have halogen, not sure though. Whatever a 2012 gt has as standard
Halogens

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:04 pm
by davidscirocco
OK if you have halogen light do this steps. By the way it worked on MY 2009 ROC so i don't know if it will work on newer rocs. Anyway.
1. set your lights on "0"
2. Put your key in the ignition but don't do anything else just leave it there
3. Turn your indicator light down and turn the high beam light by holding it towards you.
4. Turn the key one step before you start the engine and you should here a sound and that means you have turn off the DRL lights
By the way after you do this when you set the light switch to auto the lights will turn on when its dark
Hope you understand the steps as my English is not the best

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:05 pm
by tildesley
davidscirocco wrote:OK if you have halogen light do this steps. By the way it worked on MY 2009 ROC so i don't know if it will work on newer rocs. Anyway.
1. set your lights on "0"
2. Put your key in the ignition but don't do anything else just leave it there
3. Turn your indicator light down and turn the high beam light by holding it towards you.
4. Turn the key one step before you start the engine and you should here a sound and that means you have turn off the DRL lights
By the way after you do this when you set the light switch to auto the lights will turn on when its dark
Hope you understand the steps as my English is not the best
think this only works with the 09 models. doesn't work with my '10. i've followed a few youtube videos that use the stalk method as well with no luck. i think the VAGCOM is the only solution with '10+ cars.

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:14 am
by davidscirocco
tildesley wrote:
davidscirocco wrote:OK if you have halogen light do this steps. By the way it worked on MY 2009 ROC so i don't know if it will work on newer rocs. Anyway.
1. set your lights on "0"
2. Put your key in the ignition but don't do anything else just leave it there
3. Turn your indicator light down and turn the high beam light by holding it towards you.
4. Turn the key one step before you start the engine and you should here a sound and that means you have turn off the DRL lights
By the way after you do this when you set the light switch to auto the lights will turn on when its dark
Hope you understand the steps as my English is not the best
think this only works with the 09 models. doesn't work with my '10. i've followed a few youtube videos that use the stalk method as well with no luck. i think the VAGCOM is the only solution with '10+ cars.
Sorry to hear about that