Daytime running lights

[Naresh]

Hi that's interesting that the number plate warning came back. I have simply ticked Bit 6 above and not had any bulb warning on the MFD, as have a few other members of the mytiguan forum. I didn't notice the Bit 5 on my VCDS but my existing front LED sidelights are working fine without causing any warnings.

Have you got load resistors connected to your 9006 LED fogs?

[aussietig]

Hi that's interesting that the number plate warning came back. I have simply ticked Bit 6 above and not had any bulb warning on the MFD, as have a few other members of the mytiguan forum. I didn't notice the Bit 5 on my VCDS but my existing front LED sidelights are working fine without causing any warnings.

Have you got load resistors connected to your 9006 LED fogs?

No ... use to the warning on my MFD for licence plate anyway. So don't want to spend the money especially if there's no guarantee of success.

I say that because most people that sell error-free LED bulbs have not been able to resolve this problem on the Tig.

Trust me ... I've enquired with a few already and they can't explain it either (since their bulbs definitely work on say a Golf).


In terms of your sidelight not throwing up a fault ... either it's not monitored or monitoring not as sensitive.

Certainly, all error free LED bulbs work for the front parkers & interior. Have not had any problems or a need to manage them with coding.


But fogs & rear licence plate seem to be a PITA on the Tig and can't be overriden based on my experience to date.

[Tiggy1]

Hi mate. Yes, lumens more accurate measure of brightness but very few LED bulb manufacturers seem to use that (wonder why)
Given that LED's arereally more just for looks, I guess that's why they use Kelvin (temp/colour output) - although they call the higher temp ones (white/blue) the cooler colours. Go figure. All I know is that the yellows/reds travel further in low vis conditions (something to do with wavelength if I remember my high school physics correctly). But as DRL's defintely more noticeable, and look good too
As to error warning in dash - if you have been unable to get rid of it I doubt very much the dealer can (going to try and get them to disable it when getting service done). Have a plan B in the form of Torque program on my Android phone which has automatic error cancelling function. Will let you know if it works.
Cheers

[aussietig]

For those interested, finally found a solution on eBay for the bulb out warning on my LED fogs.


Here's the LED bulb that I've got on the fogs:











Now here's the new lead that's gotten rid of the problem:




So far so good!

[Tiggy1]

For those interested, finally found a solution on eBay for the bulb out warning on my LED fogs.

Now here's the new lead that's gotten rid of the problem:




So far so good!

Hi Aussietig,
as I've said before - you the man
I've gotten some very similar looking LED's (from Mylitco - UK) but where did you get the resistor/plug arrangement? Am taking the Tig to the dealer for first service and couple of little warranty fixes tomorrow, and am going to ask them if they can reprogram the Park & Fog lights as DRL and disable the bulb-out warnings through VAGCOM, but may have to look at getting that doo-hickey if they are unwilling/unable to do so.
Cheers

[aussietig]

Hi Aussietig,
as I've said before - you the man
I've gotten some very similar looking LED's (from Mylitco - UK) but where did you get the resistor/plug arrangement? Am taking the Tig to the dealer for first service and couple of little warranty fixes tomorrow, and am going to ask them if they can reprogram the Park & Fog lights as DRL and disable the bulb-out warnings through VAGCOM, but may have to look at getting that doo-hickey if they are unwilling/unable to do so.
Cheers

I bought it from this seller and a current set listed: HB4 Error Free Load Resistors Bypass Wiring Decoder Set For Fog Lamp Lights #DC3 | eBay


I very much doubt a stealer will do it for you!

Firstly, they don't want to be held responsible or you coming back for any subsequent coding problems.

But most importantly, I doubt if they would be able to work it out what to tick exactly.

Not sure whether you'd want to be paying them by the hour to figure it out.

Anyhow, suggest you print out the required tweaks and hand it to them as a cheat sheet.


BTW, no point getting them to clear the fault codes until you have the wiring or error free bulbs sorted out.
Otherwise will just come back straight after they clear it.

[Tiggy1]

I bought it from this seller and a current set listed: HB4 Error Free Load Resistors Bypass Wiring Decoder Set For Fog Lamp Lights #DC3 | eBay


I very much doubt a stealer will do it for you!

Firstly, they don't want to be held responsible or you coming back for any subsequent coding problems.

But most importantly, I doubt if they would be able to work it out what to tick exactly.

Not sure whether you'd want to be paying them by the hour to figure it out.

Anyhow, suggest you print out the required tweaks and hand it to them as a cheat sheet.


BTW, no point getting them to clear the fault codes until you have the wiring or error free bulbs sorted out.
Otherwise will just come back straight after they clear it.

Yep, you're dead right - used the excuse that it is against Qld Transport regs to use them as DRL. Thought I'd give it a go though seeing as they were trying to suck up after I whinged to VW Australia when the dealer I bought the car off (different one) totally stuffed up doing first service (forgot in fact, after driving 900 odd km to get to them). Looks like will have to invest in VAGCOM license after all. Will definitely look in to getting the resisitors though - cheers for that

[aussietig]

Have just upgraded my park bulbs to these 9 SMD LEDs:




Here's the results coupled with the LED fogs:




As you can see ... no blue tinge whatsoever with these park bulbs (unlike the fogs).

So very happy with the results!


For those that maybe interested (mylitco - UK):

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XENON-WHI...item41629265dd

[Tiggy1]

Have just upgraded my park bulbs to these 9 SMD LEDs:




Here's the results coupled with the LED fogs:




As you can see ... no blue tinge whatsoever with these park bulbs (unlike the fogs).

So very happy with the results!


For those that maybe interested (mylitco - UK):

XENON WHITE 9 LED SIDELIGHT REPLACEMENT BULB ERROR FREE CANBUS T10 168 501 W5W | eBay

Hi mate,
look like the same ones I got (off same crowd) - are they throwing error on yours? Still do on mine goldarn it
Might have to be prepared to put up with error I think (as you say).
Cheers

[aussietig]

No ... they don't!

Sounds like yours are fcuked already!

The Tig is very sensitive and will pick up slightest problem if the error-free circuitry is not 100%.

How long have you had them?


Unfortunately the price we have to pay (perhaps every 6-9 months), if we want whiter lights!

Certainly my previous ones (look at pics in post #14 above) were still physically working, but were throwing up an error.

When I replaced them last night, the circuit board was pretty brown and fried.

I think they're over 6 months old. Can't remember exactly.