Scirocco Central

so nice having had the drl's switched off, think there are a few of us, now the auto lights make sense

how did you get yours done? at the dealer?

needed a few bit attending to at the dealer and asked if they would do it, told me they had changed the code and it was done, no charge, result

thats good as mines going in soon for a few bits so will get them to do it then

Does anybody prefer the DRLs on ?

If so, why ?

morrissey wrote:Does anybody prefer the DRLs on ?

If so, why ?

Yes as it is law for any car built after 2009/2010 (not sure on exact date) to have them fitted as standard, also anything that highlights your position on the road to other road users can only be a good thing, when you have driven westfields and had a HGV pull onto you because they didnt know you were there you'd probably understand better lol!

Volvo have been doing for years without to many complaints

Yeah, had mine turned off by the dealer without charge too,

CTRnutter wrote:Volvo have been doing for years without to many complaints

Volvos DRLs are only the side lights though aren't they? Whereas Scirocco has dipped headlights always on?

iambu wrote:

CTRnutter wrote:Volvo have been doing for years without to many complaints

Volvos DRLs are only the side lights though aren't they? Whereas Scirocco has dipped headlights always on?

Yeah I think you're right, thats what i meant lol

Have a read here though

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArtic ... rs/235211/

When I test drove the Volvo I thought it would annoy me but it didn't... nice that you never had to worry about remembering to turn them off... although it does seem pointless if you have auto lights anyway!

I'm still in two minds about what I'll do when it eventually arrives! Probably turn them off just so I can experience the auto lights for a year at least - then get it put back on when it's law.

Do we know what part of the Xenon headlamps are used for the daytime running light function? Surely not the dipped beam?

With the cost of Xenon bulbs i don't fancy running round with them on permanently!

If this is the case i will be getting the DRL feature switched off, maybe on Xenon cars the sidelights are the Daytime running lights?

if the car is registered before they become law then they never need to be on. When i got mine turned off he said that they are only allowed to do it for the next year.

danbailey77 wrote:if the car is registered before they become law then they never need to be on. When i got mine turned off he said that they are only allowed to do it for the next year.

Do you not think on that basis it will highlight the age of your car?

Mine are on, I want people to see me as much as poss. Not sure how i'll feel in the middle of the day in summer though.

i don't get it why are you guys switching them off, here they are required by law on all cars for years and it totally makes sense
what are the advantages of not having them i'd like to know.

jonallen628 wrote:Do we know what part of the Xenon headlamps are used for the daytime running light function? Surely not the dipped beam?

With the cost of Xenon bulbs i don't fancy running round with them on permanently!

If this is the case i will be getting the DRL feature switched off, maybe on Xenon cars the sidelights are the Daytime running lights?

I don't quite get the difference either

This picture shows just the inner pair of lights on
http://www.media.oneighturbo.com/vw/Mod ... hturbo.jpg

And this shows the outer pair, plus the fogs plus the little lights by the indicators
http://www.media.oneighturbo.com/vw/Mod ... hturbo.jpg

Not law in this country until 2010, alot of opposition from cyclists etc who say that everyone driving with DRL's will make them less obvious, they have a point, as you will get used to looking for headlights at junctions etc, so anyone else will be less obvious.

albertz33 wrote:Not law in this country until 2010, alot of opposition from cyclists etc who say that everyone driving with DRL's will make them less obvious, they have a point, as you will get used to looking for headlights at junctions etc, so anyone else will be less obvious.

If they are wearing high vis gear then the lights will shine on it and make them stand out, during the day you can hardly notice the lights unless it gets dark or rains

DRL make sense in winter but not summer

Interesting reading, my motorcycle a Triumph Daytona 675 has DRL's too and they cannot be switched off as there is no light switch when ever the ignition's switched on the lights are burning. Its a bit of pain when working on the bike when its running and the lights blazing away I'd like to be able to turn them off but cant, I think it should be down to the owner to have the choice.

Its good to know the Scirocco's can be disabled it'll be one of the first things to be done when I order my car next year.