Picked up my new MY11 S3 today and it has folding wing mirrors which I didn't expect. Are these standard or part of the tech/comfort packs? Either way I am happy as it was an option I regretted not adding when I ordered!
Picked up my new MY11 S3 today and it has folding wing mirrors which I didn't expect. Are these standard or part of the tech/comfort packs? Either way I am happy as it was an option I regretted not adding when I ordered!
I can't complain then Just need to check they haven't missed any of the other options I did order! E.g. Can't think of a way to check for high-beam assist other than driving at other road users with my lights on full!
As for high beam assist, you could be of help to me at some point mate please, as for testing it, its a light sensor so yes a torch should do the job except of course if they detect the car is rolling or not & disables the function if handbrake is on/brake pressed or car is still, some feedback on this function would be good to know aswell mate.
I can't complain then Just need to check they haven't missed any of the other options I did order! E.g. Can't think of a way to check for high-beam assist other than driving at other road users with my lights on full!
Thanks , do i assume then the the small sensor on the right is for auto headlamps , thanks ?
Happy to help, will test it with a torch this weekend. Mine has that sensor in the mirror housing and the data sticker has "8Q3 Automatic headlight-range adjustment dynamic (self-adjusting while driving)". Might that code be it or is that the xenon headlight levelling?
the high beam assist even works when you drive into areas with street lighting , just have to trust it i was sceptical at first but now i love it .
Guys, as you have high beam assist on your cars can you please get me some logs with VCDS for me to play with as I need to get some coding for my mirror atm for dimming mirrors as cant get mine working as new mirror I believe has coding to turn this on as its a coded module now, where as normal mirror with dimming works purely on wiring only.
I can prob find someone close to you with vcds to scan it for you guys, can you help me out please?
Thanks in advance.
Doubt it mate, but I now someone in your area who will scan it for you, I'll give Sarah/Watty a shout if you're free mate, I can ask them to contact you or vice versa.
Alternatively buy a new version from me
Wasnt a sales tactic, just with your nice new car would be handy if ever wanted to scan etc.
Thanks.
Out of interest, have you got side dimming mirrors aswell as rear view mate?
Doubt it mate, but I now someone in your area who will scan it for you, I'll give Sarah/Watty a shout if you're free mate, I can ask them to contact you or vice versa.
Alternatively buy a new version from me
Wasnt a sales tactic, just with your nice new car would be handy if ever wanted to scan etc.
Thanks.
Yep, side dimming as well
As you say Nigel, bit poor show that the mirror options are better on the Golf than the A3/S3. I hope you have uprated batterY & alternator to cope with all your extra toys LOL
Thinking about it I know a friendly local VAG specialist who may let me use his kit if it isn't a big job, unsure what version he has though. What specifically do I need to do?
Picked up my new MY11 S3 today and it has folding wing mirrors which I didn't expect. Are these standard or part of the tech/comfort packs? Either way I am happy as it was an option I regretted not adding when I ordered!
Thinking about it I know a friendly local VAG specialist who may let me use his kit if it isn't a big job, unsure what version he has though. What specifically do I need to do?
I'll go for the Sarah/Watty option for now, could you ask them to get in touch? I might buy my own when I've seen it in action
Cheers Rob for letting us use your car, hopefully that will help Nige in his Quest. Seriously consider the cable, well worth it!!! If you need the beeps turning off lol, give us a shout!
Rob, can you test 1 thing for me mate please, its easy.
Ok, figured out from the playing with your car & mine, that the dimming on the cars with high beam assist now uses 3 sensors, not 2, it relies on the sensor on the back of the mirror itself, the auto light sensor on the windscreen & the sensor you an see on the front of the mirror when in driving seat, where as normal auto dim mirrors use front sensor & rear sensor, not auto light sensor, iirc.
I also noticed & maybe you can confirm this, that when the autodim isnt in use, you know the green led on the front of the mirror, it is brighter when the auto lights sensor doesnt detect a darker state & then the led dims when it is in use as such, if thats makes sense, its hot here so maybe I got it round wrong way , anyway see if you can repeat my findings please mate or this maybe related to the auto light position, will confirm this again tomorrow when testing again.
Ok, can you, of course when you're free during the daytime takes 30 seconds, stick something over the rain/light sensor on the windscreen itself exterior side of course, its the sensor thats right up against the glass, now stick your finger over the sensor on rear of mirror itself then shine a torch on sensor at front of mirror, watch see if all 3 mirrors dim, then try the same but remove the cover over the rain/light sensor on windscreen see if it works then.
My findings show it doesnt work unless auto light sensor detects a darker state.
No mate, thats not quite correct, ok using your key ok & ignore the high beam assist sensor, thats not part of this at all.
So stick something dark over the A, then put your finger over the F, then shine torch into R, this should trick this into dimming.
If this doesnt work then make sure light switch is set to Auto.