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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Misterp on 08 December 2014, 08:37
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On the way out this morning the car threw up the following error:
Error: bend lighting (afs)
Anyone seen this before. I do intend to call vw service department as I couldn't find anything in the manual. Booked in with VW with the warning that they may charge for diagnostic to which I respobced I wholly expect this to be covered by the warranty
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I had the same error last month, took the car to the dealer. Apparently it was just a burnt bulb, they changed it and it was all good.
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Agree, I had the same when one of my cornering bulbs blew some time ago. Worthwhile checking this for yourself without a trip to the dealers ?
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Had this happen to me a couple of days ago too. The yellow bulbs that turn on while in reverse or cornering are both out. Not sure if it's a fuse issue or something else. I wanted to upgrade them to the Nightbreakers anyways but haven't had the time yet. BTW is it hard if I wanted to fit them myself, or does it need mechanical work? I am booking my car in tomorrow to check on the error.
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I have the nightbreaker fitted. Let's see what they say then order a replacement pair.
It's very easy to do no mechanical work required.
So it was the bulb. Asked them not to change as I don't want a cheap yellow bulb for which they will charge 16 quid. More annoying than than, after spending bourse cleaning and detailing the idiots have washed it. I didn't realise they would wash it for something so small. :angry:
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I'm a little surprised this isn't reporting as a blown bulb rather than an "error". The computer should be able to detect a blown bulb.
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I'm a little surprised this isn't reporting as a blown bulb rather than an "error". The computer should be able to detect a blown bulb.
That's what I asked of the service guy. I can do it myself I don't need to mess around with dealing with Vw.
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I had the same issue last month and the dealer replaced the bulb.
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I just wanted to thank everyone for this old thread. I got the AFS bend lighting error message and thought something serious was wrong. Following the advice here I found out my driver side static cornering bulb had blown. Changed the bulb and all is well.
I should also say that changing it was really easy with the big circular plastic cap giving enough room to get at the bulb. The passenger side one is a bit tighter for space though.
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So had the error initially, replaced the passenger side cornering bulb and now the error light is back im going to order some better bulbs and see how it goes hope It's not the same side.
I have used the osram lasted a year. Any other equivalent h7 bulbs anyone can recommend
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Just had this flash up on my 18 month old GTD, will check the bulbs tonight but surely bulbs should last longer than this?!
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Just had this flash up on my 18 month old GTD, will check the bulbs tonight but surely bulbs should last longer than this?!
Mine had blown only 8 months after getting the car and I don't think I've seen the last of these bulb issues. Had them malfunction a few times which I would need to turn the car off then back on for it to work again. Gets really frustrating as I have gotten used to them and now I have to overlook hard corners sometimes.
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Turns out my issue is a blown bulb, helpful to see this on a thread, saved me wasting my time visiting the dealer
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Seems 18 months is the failure time for this, as error flashed up other night.
Forum saved me trip to dealer :smiley: and an easy replacement of 90% + Bosch Bulbs on buy one get one free so replaced both and just improves the experience as corners are well and truly get lit up now. :cool:
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I didn't realise they would wash it for something so small. :angry:
Dealers will always wash the car if its in their possession as 99% of people are delighted and will use that as a reason to use them again.
You have to both ask them not too and also display clear signage in the both side windows to ensure you car is not swirled by the valeters gritty sponge... OCD but sadly a requirement these days...
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You have to both ask them not too and also display clear signage in the both side windows to ensure you car is not swirled by the valeters gritty sponge... OCD but sadly a requirement these days...
That's probably true for the majority on here but the average man in the street still probably thinks it's a bonus.
The mere thought of the gritty rag sends shivers down my spine. Coming up for my 3rd and final (for me) service on my mk6, so nearly time to dig out my collection of 'PLEASE DO NOT WASH THIS CAR' signs out!
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this popped up for me over the weekend
are the bulbs just like for like replacements...can I get them at any auto supply shop?
and is there a part number or just bulb type?
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Just had this come up as well. Think I've lasted ok at almost 30 months.
Anyone have a link to the bulbs? What's the best way to check? Just tried indicating left and right and none of the side lights came on.
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Make sure you're not in eco mode and turn your wheel left and right dippy. Don't think they come in when indicating alone.
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Ah... Thanks... I'll try that later :smiley:
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Just put the ignition on but do not start the car and put it into reverse. Get out the car and both sides should be lit up. I have put 100w MTEC H7 bulbs in mine and it is an amazing improvement over standard.
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My turn for this...
Both lights seem to have gone at the same time is this likely to be bulbs or something else?
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My turn for this...
Both lights seem to have gone at the same time is this likely to be bulbs or something else?
You are not in "eco" mode? They don't work in eco. Both bulbs can blow at the same time but it is rare.
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Just put the ignition on but do not start the car and put it into reverse. Get out the car and both sides should be lit up. I have put 100w MTEC H7 bulbs in mine and it is an amazing improvement over standard.
Also illegal and can melt the housing....
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My turn for this...
Both lights seem to have gone at the same time is this likely to be bulbs or something else?
You are not in "eco" mode? They don't work in eco. Both bulbs can blow at the same time but it is rare.
Never been in Eco!
Will pull them out to have a look but looks like a trip to the dealer.
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My turn for this...
Both lights seem to have gone at the same time is this likely to be bulbs or something else?
Had the same happen to me. Got the warning coming up and neither bulb was working. Checked fuses and all was ok. Replaced both bulbs and been fine ever since (about a year now).
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Must be that time of the year. Mine went last week although both bulbs weren't working only one seemed to be "burnt out". Replaced both and now working again. Not too bad to replace as VW did leave a bit of space to get them in.
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I can believe they both popped at the same time - I had one blow and replaced it and then the other dropped dead about 4 days afterwards.
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Neither came on when mine popped one, presumably system deactivates. Checked drivers side as was easier to get to, swapped out the dead bulb and all fine 2 months later.
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Thought Id share my story on this issue which may shed some light on it. The bend lighting (afs) error came up for me 2 days before my car was in for its first MOT (perfect timing!). Both cornering bulbs were off like most people here. because of this I didnt bother with changing the bulbs cos i thought if both are off must be a sensor and the car is still under warranty till the 22nd nov so ill get them to fix it before the mot.
Car was in for its MOT yesterday and passed which I was supprised with the bulb error but apparently that not part of the mot. not gonna argue with that! they said they couldnt get to the bottom of the issue so could I say in my courtesy car another day and they'll try sort it tomorrow.
got a call few hours ago saying its all fixed asked what the issue was "*sigh" dont ask!"
she went onto explain that they originally changed the bulb on one side, didnt work, took the bulb out put the old one back in then changed the bulb on the other side still no joy. they then changed a few sensors still no joy. eventually had to ring some internal tech helpline....
turns out you cant change one bulb at a time...both have to be changed at the same time or it errors. 2 days without my car cos of something simple like that!
Has anyone heard of the system needing 2 new bulbs for it to clear? from a technical stand point i dont see how it could know the difference
on the plus side I got both bulbs for free and a kit kat for my trouble haha
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No, definitely not.
Mine had one bulb done and the other blew a couple of weeks later.
Definitely can be fixed one at a time.
The problem I had with the dealer was that they didn't know what the error was or how to make the lights come on to test them!!!
(they know now....)
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turns out you cant change one bulb at a time...both have to be changed at the same time or it errors. 2 days without my car cos of something simple like that!
Has anyone heard of the system needing 2 new bulbs for it to clear? from a technical stand point i dont see how it could know the difference
on the plus side I got both bulbs for free and a kit kat for my trouble haha
I changed one bulb once when I dropped the new brighter one and it smashed. :angry: Had no problems for the time it took me to order a new one and for it to come. I run LED's now and even running one LED and one Halogen when I was testing them didn't throw any errors.
Dealers don't seem to be able to diagnose problems physically now as everything is plugged in to get the error codes.
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must be the time of year. handy that this thread popped up as mine displayed the error yesterday
as others have commented, a slightly more descriptive error (and one that sounds les ££ to fix) would be better
new bulbs this morning then.
does anyone know what wattage the bulbs should be - i know it's in the manual, but it's raining :smiley:
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Update on mine..Replaced both the bulbs and all ok now you could see inside the bulbs both has blown.
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new bulbs this morning then.
does anyone know what wattage the bulbs should be - i know it's in the manual, but it's raining :smiley:
H7, standard is 55w.
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Mine came on again on Friday night. Really must go and buy a new bulb. I think it's about the fifth time in 2 and a half years
They might last longer if they're replaced in pairs so the filaments of both are in the same state of wear/burn/resistance.
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Mine came on again on Friday night. Really must go and buy a new bulb. I think it's about the fifth time in 2 and a half years
What type of H7 lamp are you using? I've had both mine go within the past few months. I've had the car for 2 and a half years also. I replaced with generic GE lamps as I think any of the uprated lamps have a much shorter life expectancy
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Both mine went in the space of a couple of months - car was about 2 years old.
Both replaced at local VW dealer
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My corner turning fogs have stopped working :sad:
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Osram nightbreaker plus H7s are under a tenner a pair at eurocarparts right now due to Black Friday deals.
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Osram nightbreaker plus H7s are under a tenner a pair at eurocarparts right now due to Black Friday deals.
Heard some horror stories bout the osrams blowing after no time at all in some cases from my local car shop good honest guy he's not in the hands of suppliers but I was asking about and was going to get the new osram night breaker laser h7 for the wife's scirocco dipped and high beam h7's as they've never been changed in 7 yrs so done extremely well for standard bulbs but after speaking with Ben I decided to go with the Ring 130 + (rw3377) they are due this week so will see how they are.
They are also £6+ less than the laser's I got 4 ring 130's for £32 apr off Amazon :whistle:
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My corner turning fogs have stopped working :sad:
And now they've started working again!
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My corner turning fogs have stopped working :sad:
And now they've started working again!
Were you in Eco mode?
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Ah yes I may well have been in eco mode!