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Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:28 am
by Andyp
Hi guys is it possible to code my dash and instrument lights to come on when only side lights are selected ? I find the lights are mostly on main beam with dull days when it's in auto mode , sometimes I don't need the full beam on but would like the dash lights on with the sidelights. Cheers , Andy
Re: Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:43 am
by Cuprabob
The instrument lights do come on when the sidelights are on.
In fact they come on with the ignition unless there is low ambient light in which case they dim to prompt you to switch on your headlights.
Re: Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:41 am
by Andyp
It's hardly noticeable on my car when the side lights are on , would prefer it to be as bright as when I have the headlights on as it is a dark centre speedo etc... they won't adjust any brighter in side light mode . What I'm trying to say is in normal daytime conditions I would prefer my side lights on with full brightness on the dash , is this possible ? Cheers
Re: Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2016 11:05 am
by Cuprabob
On my car, the dash lights are just as bright with the sidelights on as they are with my headlights on.
Sorry, I don't think I can help you as your car seems to be different to mine.
Re: Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:45 pm
by Andyp
Anyone

Re: Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:23 pm
by Roy_01
You'll need a new screen or light sensor i think, how bright is the cluster at night?
Re: Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:40 pm
by Andyp
Roy_01 wrote:You'll need a new screen or light sensor i think, how bright is the cluster at night?
With the side lights on at night the dash isn't lit up , the centre dials for Turbo , oil , and stopwatch are lit though ! Can anyone tell me if their speedo and rev counter light up when just side lights are selected ? Thanks
Re: Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 4:30 am
by Roy_01
Yes thats normal behaviour for safety reasons. Its the trigger you have to switch on your low beams.
Maybe you can compare the brightness with another vw driver?
Re: Dash / instrument lights
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:01 pm
by Andyp
The dash lit up with sidelights on with my Golf Mk5 , my mates Audi does too , just seems a bit odd as even during the day sometimes if it's a bit dull It's very dark on the speedo . It's the First time on any car I've had to put full headlights on just to light the speedo up ! Might look into this further , cheers anyway