Static Cornering Lights (Fog Lights on GTI and GTD)

[Idle]

Doesn't VAGCOM, now VCDS, also require a license in addition to the cable?

Yes, but not in the way computer users are used to. A validation chip is built into the circuitry and the software is free, as are updates when made available.

Purchase of the cable includes the license, you can use it on as many computers (and cars) as you like, and if you lose the software, just download a fresh copy.

Their only stipulation is that if you sell the cable, the software registration doesn't transfer with it — so requests for help from the new owner will be met with a demand for a fresh registration on their database ($99 US.)

[bjays76gti]

It sounds like the dealer is doing the usual 'mate i can't help' b.s, I got all my VCDS (Vagcom) changes done at a Veedub specialist, They know what they are doing and are more then happy to help, I'm in perth and used Quattro motors who are also the APR tune specialist, anyone want good help/advice see them!!

[Corey_R]

They dealers don't use VCDS... it's not a VW product

[Corey_R]

im in sth melb - have VAGCOM - have done the cornering light function to my GTI along with many other features - happy to help. PM me. worthwhile purchasing the cable from dubaddiction (google it) - $349Aust delivered.

So this is the "Micro-CAN" cable, which if I understand this compatibility list only works with a limited range of VW's and will NOT work with the previous or new Polo, new Amarok, "New Bettle", current or next Touareg, or Transporter. And it costs AU$349

But for only $150 more you can purchase the "proper" CAN cable which works with every VW model (and for that matter Audi, Skoda and Seat) made since at least 2000 onwards?

If my understanding of that is correct, since I have multiple VAG cars in the family, which aren't all Golfs, I'd be best to get the proper cable.

[MkVIGTI]

Hey MkVIGTI (similar name)

Can you or anyone else help me with a dealership in Melbourne that will actually do this please?

My car is currently at the Melb. dealership it was purchased from getting some work done on it and will be picked up
tomorow morning at 11 am.

One request was to have this feature activated.
Receievd email back this afternoon with the following response

'Quote' There are no directions from Volkswagen to indicate how to activate the static cornering light or whether it can be activated,
therefore this feature is not activated. 'Quote"'

Phoned your dealership (service dept) to ask and they said this info is technically correct fro VW due to the fact that the fog lights
on the GTI (being a diferent shape) are not suitable as static cornering lights as they dont meet this specification.

Unlike the other Golf range with round fog light...eg TSI 118, TDI (which I currently have as a loan car (sports pack fitted)
and they are activated).
He also said that the (sorry forget the name) equiv. to VAGCOM that they use doesnt allow them to do this and it would need to be an aftermarket
.......and he's not sure if they have it there but will speak to the service manager and hopefully get back to me today.
Had hoped to get this done while the car was already my dealers service dept, but looks like they cant/wont do it.

Did you get your done at your dealership and who did you speak to please mate?
I live quiet close to your dealership actually, are you in the Eastern Suburbs too?
Would appreciate any advice, oh dont know anyone who has VAGCOM ....sigh

Hey, my dealer only activated my sweeping needles for me. I asked the service department to activate the cornering foglight for me and they claimed to have done it but it wasn't really. I had someone nice on the forum, like SMCC, help me activate it through Vagcom...

[GTI mk6]

Hey, my dealer only activated my sweeping needles for me. I asked the service department to activate the cornering foglight for me and they claimed to have done it but it wasn't really. I had someone nice on the forum, like SMCC, help me activate it through Vagcom...

Ahh, yeah after reading your thread I thought your dealership "had" done this for you
and as they are approx 20 mins from where I live, just wanted to confirm with you.
At least they could do the sweeping needles then....

I have also been in contact with SMCC, +1 really helpful to me too
Worth being on this forum when you read/receive great help & feedback isnt it?
Thanks for your reply

[HY001]

I want sweeping needles!!!

Might PM SMCC

[rs73]

got my static cornering enabled.. but funny thing is, even with steering wheel straight, as soon as I put on indicator the fog lights turned on on the side of the indicator that's on, without even turning the steering wheel... is this a preferrable setup or not, or how does this compare with you lots whose got your static cornering enabled too??? I thought from the story I read the wheel must turn before it turns on...

[rs73]

Static lights can only be activated using VCDS Found in Coding, Long Coding helper, Byte 14.
Only work with Headlights On or in Auto. The static turning lights come on either after you indicate, or when you turn the steering wheel about 90 degrees, And only if you are driving forward. If you are driving with your fog lights on... which is a heavy fine in most states! the static turning lights will not work as you have the fog lights turned on!!

That said while you wait at an intersection waiting to turn at the lights, with one side indicator on, that means the static cornering fog lights will be on as well on one side...
will that expose to this fine for driving with fog lights on when it's not foggy?

Not sure if this was the main reason why it's disabled in Aust models?

[AdamD]

got my static cornering enabled.. but funny thing is, even with steering wheel straight, as soon as I put on indicator the fog lights turned on on the side of the indicator that's on, without even turning the steering wheel... is this a preferrable setup or not, or how does this compare with you lots whose got your static cornering enabled too??? I thought from the story I read the wheel must turn before it turns on...

See here. The option to disable the "Indicator variant" for the static cornering lights is under byte 17.