Golf MkV headlights

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Thu 22 Sep 2005 16:48
Golf MkV headlights - robmsharp
My Golf was imported from abroad and has the headlights/rear lights permanetly on when the ignition is on (as per Volvos).
What I would like to do is to set them so that they automatically come on when darkness falls, iaw the auto light switch setting. My book suggests this can be done via the MFA computer, but the VW agent says this is not an option on my model and when asked whether he could do it, the answer was not yes, but probably with difficulty.
Does anyone have some advice / guidance to give on this?
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Thu 22 Sep 2005 17:51
Golf MkV headlights - AR-CoolC
You will need the screen to have the Light/rain sensor fitted to it, this is a circle within the rear veiw mirror mounting.

If it hasn't got that then your on a non-starter.
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Fri 23 Sep 2005 00:27
Golf MkV headlights - oldgit
May I suggest that you visit www.uk-mkivs.net who can probably answer your question.
This excellent website and forum has a section devoted to VAGCOM information, which is VW's communication system with the various operation settings of their cars. I they don't know then I would imagine that not many other people do. You can always post your query there under the appropriate MKV (MK5) forum.
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Fri 23 Sep 2005 13:06
Golf MkV headlights - Dr Rubber
Looks life the car has been programmed for daytime running lights. These can be switched off using the appropriate long code by the dealer. www.openobd.de gives a full listing of which code does what.
BTW auto headlights on a golf can be a pain - they can switch on everytime you go under a tree! Good for the N M25 where all the tunnels are though.
Joe
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