Bi-Xenon issues GTI6

[MkVIGTI]

I called up my dealer the other day and I asked him whether he can do the sweeping needles on start up for me through the Vagcom and he was reluctant about it, saying something about taking on the extra responsibility for the changes through the software so I doubt they are gonna help us change the Bi Xenon programs...

[shaq]

I called up my dealer the other day and I asked him whether he can do the sweeping needles on start up for me through the Vagcom and he was reluctant about it, saying something about taking on the extra responsibility for the changes through the software so I doubt they are gonna help us change the Bi Xenon programs...

Yeah.. I could probally understand him saying a no to the sweeping needles on start up.. (I didnt know that on the GTI you can actually select that) If ya can whoo hoo that would be kool.. I kinda like that feature when you see it on the subies. But Turning an expensive light off VW need to come to the party.. if a forum member can do it .. surely they can since it is not by law that we need them on over here.. O_O

[MkVIGTI]

Update: I have just received my car and the sweeping needles were implemented by the dealer, he has also managed to turn off the Bi Xenons so that they are not used as the DRL!

[Corey_R]

Update: I have just received my car and the sweeping needles were implemented by the dealer, he has also managed to turn off the Bi Xenons so that they are not used as the DRL!

That's good news mate.
I wonder if you're able to let us know the service guys name and the dealer, so that other members here can tell their dealers to contact that person for information. I too saw a MK6 GTI with Bi-Xenon with the correct globe being used as the DRL (the little one underneath and kinda between the two main bulbs) this morning on the way to work, so the info is filtering out there, just too slowly!

[shaq]

Update: I have just received my car and the sweeping needles were implemented by the dealer, he has also managed to turn off the Bi Xenons so that they are not used as the DRL!

BOO YEAH !!..

Brother.. Please do tell which VW dealer did this for you and the name of the technician that did this please. I BEG YOU

So i can get this sorted with mine ASAP

[shaq]

That's good news mate.
I wonder if you're able to let us know the service guys name and the dealer, so that other members here can tell their dealers to contact that person for information. I too saw a MK6 GTI with Bi-Xenon with the correct globe being used as the DRL (the little one underneath and kinda between the two main bulbs) this morning on the way to work, so the info is filtering out there, just too slowly!

coreying, just wondering, was the rear tail lights still on? or where they off and only the small lights were on?

[Maverick]

I too saw a MK6 GTI with Bi-Xenon with the correct globe being used as the DRL (the little one underneath and kinda between the two main bulbs) this morning on the way to work, so the info is filtering out there, just too slowly!

He probably had his parkers turned on as this turns off the DRL's.

As for posting the dealers details this might not be a good idea as they're not supposed to make changes like this.

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[Corey_R]

coreying, just wondering, was the rear tail lights still on? or where they off and only the small lights were on?

I don't to be honest - it and I were going through a round-a-bout and so I couldn't see it pulling away from me to check.

[MkVIGTI]

shaq I'm in Melbourne though... I'm happy to PM people about the details of the dealer and technician if they are interested but I probably won't post it up like Maverick said

[G-rig]

anyone else with xenons having this issue??

Yeah i've noticed the xenons are on during the day (even when set to the OFF position) however the dash background disply only lights up when it's suppose to. Noticed that the GTI needles are always lit regardless which is cool, and not sure about this, but seems that when i'm driving into the sun all the dash lights are on which is pretty good if that's meant to happen.

That's the point Maverick. You spend an extra $2K for something that has a design fault. Don't get me wrong, I would've paid even more just to have the xenons because I just love them, but is just bit anoying - that's all.

Doesn't seem right to me to have the expensive main bi-xenons running all day, and sounds like VW have acknowledged the problem anyway. My R32 with Bi-xenons didn't do it and although the MK6 may have DRL feature i dont think they are meant to be the main bulbs. just not worth wearing them out for no reason.