VCDS (VAG-COM) codes and programmable options for Golf Mk7

[DV52]

Hi Don,

Thanks for lots detail about the light settings!

I got a question is about DRL setting, it possible to turn off DRL while normal driving with Low Beam turns on?

Thanks very much,

Brian Tien

Brian: Hi

I'm not sure that I understand your question - sorry! If you just want to turn off the DRL during the day, then you don't need to use "Leuchte Programming". I wrote-up instructions for a tweak HERE that will enable you to enable/disable the DRLs via the menu screen.
Cheers
Don

[agentthumb]

Brian: Hi

I'm not sure that I understand your question - sorry! If you just want to turn off the DRL during the day, then you don't need to use "Leuchte Programming". I wrote-up instructions for a tweak HERE that will enable you to enable/disable the DRLs via the menu screen.
Cheers
Don

Don, I think what Brian is trying to achieve is to have the DRLs switch off automatically when the low beam lights are on. The DRLs act as position lamps when the rotary dial is in that position, dimming DRL to I think 20-30, this is the same for when the low beams are turned on (at least this is what I observed on both the MY14 and MY15 model Golfs)

Brian, you can do this by programming Leuchte4TF LLB4-Lasstyp 4 (LEFT) and Leuchte5TFL R832-Lastyp 5 (RIGHT) Leuchte adaptation groups (which are your DRL lamps). What you will need to do is identify a free channel-subset (i believe set A & B are used by default for the DRL function, C & D are used for position light, E & F are for parking light) so your best bet is probably channel-subset G & H.

I'm at work and can't check on my car, so make sure the channel-subset is free before continuing.

What you will need to do is for programmable function G of each of your DRLs, set the value to:

Leuchte4TFL LB4-Lasstyp 4 (Left DRL)
Set function G 4 to: Abblendlicht links (left dipped beam)
Leave function H as: not active
Set GH Dimmwert to: 0
Set Dimming Direction GH to: Minimise


Leuchte5TFL RB32-Lastyp 5 (Right DRL)
Set function G to: Abblendlicht rechts (right dipped beam)
Leave function H as: not active
Set GH Dimmwert to: 0
Set Dimming Direction GH to: Minimise

This will turn off your DRL lamps when the low beams are switched on.

Refer to Don's guide of Leuchte programming if you are not sure what I'm on about: https://www.dropbox.com/s/74b00lkimj...n_5_2.pdf?dl=0

Let me know if you want me to explain further.

[agentthumb]

Don, quick questions

1. What are the adaptation channel-sets 10 & 11 (remote lights shutter Front left / right) for; or what are these shutters?
2. Under permissible Alpha channel settings, what are ID 61 and 62 (Flashing left / right active)? Are they referring to the indicators?
3. Also under the permissible Alpha channel settings, is ID64 (Active flashing function...) referring to the mechanism that triggers the emergency brake signal?

[zoolander]

Does the VCDS work on Mac?

[agentthumb]

Does the VCDS work on Mac?

No. I run it through a windows VM on mine.


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[DV52]

Don, I think what Brian is trying to achieve is to have the DRLs switch off automatically when the low beam lights are on. The DRLs act as position lamps when the rotary dial is in that position, dimming DRL to I think 20-30, this is the same for when the low beams are turned on (at least this is what I observed on both the MY14 and MY15 model Golfs)

Brian, you can do this by programming Leuchte4TF LLB4-Lasstyp 4 (LEFT) and Leuchte5TFL R832-Lastyp 5 (RIGHT) Leuchte adaptation groups (which are your DRL lamps). What you will need to do is identify a free channel-subset (i believe set A & B are used by default for the DRL function, C & D are used for position light, E & F are for parking light) so your best bet is probably channel-subset G & H.

I'm at work and can't check on my car, so make sure the channel-subset is free before continuing.

What you will need to do is for programmable function G of each of your DRLs, set the value to:

Leuchte4TFL LB4-Lasstyp 4 (Left DRL)
Set function G 4 to: Abblendlicht links (left dipped beam)
Leave function H as: not active
Set GH Dimmwert to: 0
Set Dimming Direction GH to: Minimise


Leuchte5TFL RB32-Lastyp 5 (Right DRL)
Set function G to: Abblendlicht rechts (right dipped beam)
Leave function H as: not active
Set GH Dimmwert to: 0
Set Dimming Direction GH to: Minimise

This will turn off your DRL lamps when the low beams are switched on.

Refer to Don's guide of Leuchte programming if you are not sure what I'm on about: https://www.dropbox.com/s/74b00lkimj...n_5_2.pdf?dl=0

Let me know if you want me to explain further.

Agentthumb: Well done! Now that I read Brian's post again, I see that you are correct in your interpretation.

OK, the reason why I didn't get Brian's question correct was that on my Incandescent headlight mk7, the DRLs do turn-off when the low beams turn-on. But, on reviewing my latest BCM adaptation spreadsheet, I can see that some models do have the DRLs on when the low beam light is switched-on.

Whilst I reckon your suggestion is well worth a try, the other way to achieve the same outcome is to find:

1. Abblendlicht links setting in 4 TFL LB4 (left DRL) Leuchte channel set, and
2. Abblendlicht rechts setting in 5 TFL RB32 (Right DRL) Leuchte channel set

and change these two adaptation channels to not active


Cheers
Don

[DV52]

Don, quick questions

1. What are the adaptation channel-sets 10 & 11 (remote lights shutter Front left / right) for; or what are these shutters?
2. Under permissible Alpha channel settings, what are ID 61 and 62 (Flashing left / right active)? Are they referring to the indicators?
3. Also under the permissible Alpha channel settings, is ID64 (Active flashing function...) referring to the mechanism that triggers the emergency brake signal?

Agentthumb: Hi again

Channel-sets 10 & 11 (remote lights shutter Front left /right) are used to operate the "shutter" in certain types of Xenon fittings. These fittings usually have a single Discharge envelope (lamp) that is used for both Low beam and high beam. When used in High beam mode, a "shutter" is electrically operated and placed in a position to give the correct cut-off characteristics. Leuchte channels 10 and 11 provide the initiating signal for the shutter electrics

ID 61 - Blinken links aktiv (beide Phasen) and ID 62 - Blinken rechts aktiv (beide Phasen) are the commands that create the "Wink". DRL wink is when the DRL goes-off on the side that the blinker operates. DRL wink is meant to accentuate the blinker. So ID 61 & ID 62 when used in a Leuchte channel sub-set is normally associated with a Dimmwert value of "0" and a dimming direction value of "minimise" (causing the DRL to turn-off when the turn signal is operating)

I've not played with ID 64, so I'm not sure how this works - Happy to receive feedback if you find-out any information on this setting


Cheers
Don

[agentthumb]

Agentthumb: Hi again

Channel-sets 10 & 11 (remote lights shutter Front left /right) are used to operate the "shutter" in certain types of Xenon fittings. These fittings usually have a single Discharge envelope (lamp) that is used for both Low beam and high beam. When used in High beam mode, a "shutter" is electrically operated and placed in a position to give the correct cut-off characteristics. Leuchte channels 10 and 11 provide the initiating signal for the shutter electrics

ID 61 - Blinken links aktiv (beide Phasen) and ID 62 - Blinken rechts aktiv (beide Phasen) are the commands that create the "Wink". DRL wink is when the DRL goes-off on the side that the blinker operates. DRL wink is meant to accentuate the blinker. So ID 61 & ID 62 when used in a Leuchte channel sub-set is normally associated with a Dimmwert value of "0" and a dimming direction value of "minimise" (causing the DRL to turn-off when the turn signal is operating)

I've not played with ID 64, so I'm not sure how this works - Happy to receive feedback if you find-out any information on this setting


Cheers
Don

Thanks for clearing that up Don. I'll let you know if I find anything.


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[chihbriantien]

Hi Don & agentthumb,

Thanks very much for the hints!!

I'll give it a try this weekend and let you guys know the result.

The reason I'm asking this setup is I'm also purchased one of the OEM HID headlight from China, but after few around of replacement and money wasted on shipping, the outcome was getting the dimmer DRL on the LEFT when Low beam are on, DRL on the RIGHT are ok.

And when low beams are off only DRLs are running, the brightness on both DRL are ok....... So, that's where my question came from~~

Brian Tien

[chihbriantien]

Hi Don & agentthumb,

Thanks very much for the hints!!

I'll give it a try this weekend and let you guys know the result.

The reason I'm asking this setup is I'm also purchased one of the OEM HID headlight from China, but after few around of replacement and money wasted on shipping, the outcome was getting the dimmer DRL on the LEFT when Low beam are on, DRL on the RIGHT are ok.

And when low beams are off only DRLs are running, the brightness on both DRL are ok....... So, that's where my question came from~~

Brian Tien

Let me put take an image which should be much clear!! The LEFT DRL(Red circle) is usually run dimmer when Low Beam is on, and sometimes even worst like flashing or even not glow, but when I turn off the Low Beam or running under day light with DRL only, there's no much difference in brightness!!


Brian Tien