Day running lights

[Rjw76]

Hello all,

Does anyone know of any retrofit options to allow the day running lights to be turned off? Or has anyone done this modification themselves? I understand the purpose of the lights, but I've never really liked them, and I hate that I don't have the option to use them or not! You can do this on my wife's 8P A3, but unless I'm mistaken, this isn't a factory option on the 8V.

Thanks!

 

[Walternate]

Module 09
Security Access 16 – 31347
Adaptions 10
Daytime running lights – Tagfahrlicht nur in Schalterstellung AUTO
> set Active, Not Active (Active = OFF in ‘0’)

Using VCDS, DRL off with light switch position set to '0'

 

[DJAlix]

If you pop over to the 8V VCDS thread there are further codings that can dictate how the light behave depending on which switch position is selected. There is also a toggle menu which is possible to activate. If you don't have access to coding tools then you can click on the VCDS map link at the top of the forum and message someone close to you who can assist. I off coding sessions in north London.

 

[Rjw76]

Thank you both for your quick replies... I'll take a look at the VCDS threads.

 

[steverobertsbbc]

Never really understood the mentality of people who want to remove safety systems that make your car safer for both you and other road users in exchange for some minor aesthetic difference. I run with my dipped beams on permanently!

Bah, humbug etc.

 

[Ron240]

There is no user option to turn them off because their use has been a legal requirement on new vehicles for some time now.
LED has low power consumption and is(or should be) long lasting, plus there is their main purpose to consider - safety.
I don't get why anybody would want to turn them off.
My car also has rear DRL, and at first I wasn't keen on the rear lights being on all the time.....but now I actually like it.

 

[Damo S]

I run with my dipped beams on permanently!

Bah, humbug etc.

Me too, and I dont think there is any bah humbug about it. I also use bright lights on my bike when Im out cycling during the day too. It means you have a better chance of being seen by someone who doesnt look or cant see properly, and trust me there are plenty of them.

 

[steverobertsbbc]

Me too, and I dont think there is any bah humbug about it. I also use bright lights on my bike when Im out cycling during the day too. It means you have a better chance of being seen by someone who doesnt look or cant see properly, and trust me there are plenty of them.

Yeah, I have 250 front and 80 lumen back daylight flashers on my bike too!

 

[Audidi]

DRL are a lifesaver when there are so many blind idiots out there.
Scandi DRL (rear) was the first thing I did with obdeleven.

 

[Rjw76]

Module 09
Security Access 16 – 31347
Adaptions 10
Daytime running lights – Tagfahrlicht nur in Schalterstellung AUTO
> set Active, Not Active (Active = OFF in ‘0’)

Using VCDS, DRL off with light switch position set to '0'

@Walternate thanks for this - I've just tried to do this and get to the point where I can see the "Daytime running lights - Tagfahrlicht....." channel, but I can't see any option to set to Active/Not Active - are you able to explain how to do that? In the 'Stored value' window it says: " ERROR: Channel Not Available" - I don't know if that is relevant?

Thanks!

 

[Peter Peter]

There is no user option to turn them off because their use has been a legal requirement on new vehicles for some time now.
LED has low power consumption and is(or should be) long lasting, plus there is their main purpose to consider - safety.
I don't get why anybody would want to turn them off.
My car also has rear DRL, and at first I wasn't keen on the rear lights being on all the time.....but now I actually like it.

Rear DRLs ? which audi and year ? but that's another quite idea from EU cars.. because I was on the highway (mortorway) and it was strong downpour couldn't see a thing cars spraying on the road and many idiots they just don't turn the lights on ... So you don't see car properly in front of you... it is ridiculous .. I flashed on some idiots and they STILL didn't turn them on .. When is hammering like this, I even turn stronger fog rears so red lights are even stronger..

 

[Peter Peter]

@Walternate thanks for this - I've just tried to do this and get to the point where I can see the "Daytime running lights - Tagfahrlicht....." channel, but I can't see any option to set to Active/Not Active - are you able to explain how to do that? In the 'Stored value' window it says: " ERROR: Channel Not Available" - I don't know if that is relevant?

Thanks!

Why you want to do this for ?

 

[Walternate]

@Walternate thanks for this - I've just tried to do this and get to the point where I can see the "Daytime running lights - Tagfahrlicht....." channel, but I can't see any option to set to Active/Not Active - are you able to explain how to do that? In the 'Stored value' window it says: " ERROR: Channel Not Available" - I don't know if that is relevant?

Thanks!

I can only surmise your car does not support the changes in this case.

 

[Ron240]

Rear DRLs ? which audi and year ?

It was an early 2018 S3.
First car I've had where the rear lights are on permanently with the front DRL. I was unsure of it to begin with, but quickly came to think it is actually a good idea.
To make things completely idiot proof what you need is front and rear DRL together with auto lights that cannot be turned off.
My previous car had auto lights that couldn't be turned off but no rear DRL.

 

[rafletcher]

That prompted me to check my March 2018 S3. Sure enough, rear lights on all the time. Good.

 

[Rjw76]

Hi all, just to close this off (in the interests of providing accurate info in the forum for anyone else researching this), I've now had the car coded (by VAG Car coding (highly recommended) and the DRL are now switchable on and off with the headlight knob. Easy to achieve if you have the right VCDS cable/software.

 

[DJAlix]

Hi all, just to close this off (in the interests of providing accurate info in the forum for anyone else researching this), I've now had the car coded (by VAG Car coding (highly recommended) and the DRL are now switchable on and off with the headlight knob. Easy to achieve if you have the right VCDS cable/software.

Was great to meet you the other day

 

[Audi Ashley]

I would like to enable my indicators as DRL as well as I have seen a few new cars on the road that have new orange DRL.s I know alot of people on here are very much against it but I quite like the look.

 

[Peter Peter]

I would like to enable my indicators as DRL as well as I have seen a few new cars on the road that have new orange DRL.s I know alot of people on here are very much against it but I quite like the look.

Just simply wrap it orange wrap
I want turquoise color i have wrap for DRLs
And that "sline" bage is bit tacky this doesn't go front and you put it very low put it one gril up

 

[DJAlix]

I would like to enable my indicators as DRL as well as I have seen a few new cars on the road that have new orange DRL.s I know alot of people on here are very much against it but I quite like the look.

Can be done. Needs to be fully tested once coded tho, to make sure all works as as turn signals still in all lighting modes.

 

[DJAlix]

Just simply wrap it orange wrap
I want turquoise color i have wrap for DRLs
And that "sline" bage is bit tacky this doesn't go front and you put it very low put it one gril up

believe you will get pulled for anything other than white or orange but may the force be with you.

 

[rafletcher]

Just simply wrap it orange wrap

I think he wants to have his (already orange) indicators lit all the time as DRLs.

believe you will get pulled for anything other than white or orange but may the force be with you.

Plus anything remotely blue (at least in the UK, so may not bother Peter) showing at the front gets the plod excited.