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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: squirrelGTi on 14 May 2012, 09:03
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Hey guys,
I only just noticed recently that my coming home lights don't seem to be working.
I've set the computer to stay on for 15 seconds. My leaving home, seems to work just fine. The lights are set to Auto, the timer is set to 15 seconds..... Have i missed something???
Cheers guys.
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On the MK6 you have to pull the light flasher before you leave the car to activate the coming home lights.
You can change this in VCDS to work the same as the MK5, ie automatic from ignition switch or door open.
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You can change this in VCDS to work the same as the MK5, ie automatic from ignition switch or door open.
Any idea where to find the setting in VCDS, Mike?
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Here you go :smiley:
You need to set the coding in the BCM as below, for automatic operation.
BIT2 set to 0 means it works like the MK5
BIT0 sets the timer to start from ignition off or door opening
(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/lights/chome.jpg)
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On the MK6 you have to pull the light flasher before you leave the car to activate the coming home lights.
You can change this in VCDS to work the same as the MK5, ie automatic from ignition switch or door open.
I'm a total idiot. Yes that's it, i totally forgot!
Would be nice to have come on automatically, so might get it programmed one of these days.
Cheers guys, can always count on the forum to come up with the answers!
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Mike,
Which module is that in?
Central convenience?
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Yep, Address 09
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Good man...thanks!
Armed with print out and laptop...off I go! :grin:
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Good luck, see you on the other side :laugh:
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I can't get the coding to work on my car.
I can change the method of activation from ignition off to door opening (Bit 0)...but it will not do it automatically (Bit 2)
I have to flash the lights in order to kick the sequence off.
I've tried and tried...but it's not having it. :sad:
If I set Bit 2 to 0, nothing happens at all, regardless of a flash before getting out of the car.
Hmm...any thoughts?
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sometimes it takes a while for any changes to become active
when we did staging and some other changes they didn't work until the ignition had been off and on a few times for some reason.
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sometimes it takes a while for any changes to become active
when we did staging and some other changes they didn't work until the ignition had been off and on a few times for some reason.
Fair enough...I'll go put it back to 'Automatic' and see what happens.
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It may be that it is not dark enough.
Did you start the car and then go through the process? Not sure if that would make a difference.
Those are definitely the right settings, as they work on mine, try it for a couple of days and see how it goes.
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It may be that it is not dark enough.
I put the car in the garage to avoid the issue.
Did you start the car and then go through the process? Not sure if that would make a difference.
I sure did...and it made no difference.
Those are definitely the right settings, as they work on mine, try it for a couple of days and see how it goes.
I'll go try again...and leave it to see how it goes.
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Sure I know the answer to this one, but...
If you have coming and going setup with your xenons, am I right in thinking the xenon bulbs will expire sooner time wise.
Just can't help thinking all those extra spark-ups get me closer to those mahoosive bulb replacement bills.
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Sure I know the answer to this one, but...
If you have coming and going setup with your xenons, am I right in thinking the xenon bulbs will expire sooner time wise.
Just can't help thinking all those extra spark-ups get me closer to those mahoosive bulb replacement bills.
I don't think you need to worry too much as I asked my dealer about replacement bulbs and they have not had to replace any Xenon bulbs as yet. Plus my own experience of driving VW's for the past 18 years is that I have only had to replace one bulb (high beam) and that was on a second hand MKII GTI. Am I just lucky?
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My B6 Audi was terrible for bulbs, normal and the extra bright ones. Though I did find the technique of smashing it to the side got a loose connection back together occasionally.
Common problem apparently.
Anyone else had to replace a xenon under normal usage and not fault driven?
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Xenon lights tend to have a very good life span. My In-laws have a 2003 Octavia L+K which has factory xenons. The car has done over 140k now and is still on its original bulbs.
If you do need to replace them, they do not have to be as expensive as the dealers would like us to believe http://novablue.co.uk/shop/shop.php?c1=HID%20Parts%20and%20Accessories&c2=Xenon%20HID%20Bulbs&PHPSESSID=7141e4d28547addeb8b5c6361ad44cb6
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Sure I know the answer to this one, but...
If you have coming and going setup with your xenons, am I right in thinking the xenon bulbs will expire sooner time wise.
Just can't help thinking all those extra spark-ups get me closer to those mahoosive bulb replacement bills.
you can set the coming home lights to use the fogs instead.
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Sure I know the answer to this one, but...
If you have coming and going setup with your xenons, am I right in thinking the xenon bulbs will expire sooner time wise.
Just can't help thinking all those extra spark-ups get me closer to those mahoosive bulb replacement bills.
you can set the coming home lights to use the fogs instead.
Cool that sounds worth doing as the fogs don't get used. Don't think I have even tried them yet :smiley:
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you can set the coming home lights to use the fogs instead.
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Really? I take it this can't be done on the OBC?
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you can set the coming home lights to use the fogs instead.
Really?
Do you know how?
Mine just isn't playing ball with the Xenons.
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Not off the top of my head I don't think it was just a tick box option on long code helper in central conv
Did it about a year ago on mine. I think it was doc who posted how to do it as I did the rear wiper one at the same time iirc.
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There is info on this page VW Golf/Golf Plus (5K/52) Tweaks (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf/Golf_Plus_%285K/52%29_Tweaks)
Looks like you just pick the option from the Adaption drop down list and it does it for you.
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I saw an Aldi A4 the other day with coming home fogs, but his tail lights didn't come on.
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There is info on this page VW Golf/Golf Plus (5K/52) Tweaks (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf/Golf_Plus_%285K/52%29_Tweaks)
Looks like you just pick the option from the Adaption drop down list and it does it for you.
Sussed it...
Byte 17....coming home lights not turned on!
Now on, working in Auto, and I can toggle between Xenons or Foglights - Also Byte 17 - currently set to Foglights as they are a tad less extreme on your eyes as you cross in front of the car, through the beams.