shawnmeadows
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On my 2013 tdi sel the lights worked in auto setting, but not working in same setting on new 2014 tdi sel...owners manual says should work, dealer says no...anyone else have this problem
Static cornering lights do not work on auto setting
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You're talking about the fog lights coming on when you turn the wheel? Make sure that option is enabled in VCDS.
shawnmeadows
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Yes, dealer says shouldn't work on auto mode only on mode, this is not the way my 2013 worked but can't get anywhere with dealer or vw...have a complaint on file...they have been no help
shawnmeadows
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Sorry new what's VCDS
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VCDS is the computer interface that talks to everything on your car. It is an essential tool for diagnostics and maintenance - worth every penny.
There is a sticky thread in this forum about popular VCDS modifications and tweaks, including activating the rain sensing wipers, activating the alarm system, making the headlights brighter, etc.
http://www.ross-tech.com
There is a sticky thread in this forum about popular VCDS modifications and tweaks, including activating the rain sensing wipers, activating the alarm system, making the headlights brighter, etc.
http://www.ross-tech.com
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I noticed the same thing on my '14 SEL. Only functions when the light switch is in the ON position, not AUTO, which makes no sense to me. The manual makes it sound like it is supposed to function in AUTO. I have not seen anything in VCDS regarding this setting, but guess I could have missed it. Anyone have any info on this?
Salsaman06
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The purpose of the cornering lamps is to illuminate the roadway at night when turning a corner. So they should work if the headlights (or parking lights if you have a euro switch) are illuminated. So its not clear if your lights are illuminated or not when the switch is in auto mode. If the lights are not illuminated, it stands to reason the cornering lights would not operate. (regardless of how the '13 works)
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Guess I could have been more clear on that: when it is dark enough to activate the headlights in AUTO mode, and with the dims on, and with the vehicle stationary or moving less than 10 mph, neither static cornering (activated by steering wheel position) nor cornering with turn signals works in AUTO mode, but both do so if you turn the lightswitch to the ON position. No euro switch - just plain old stock american SEL premium stuff.
big_red
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Same thing happens on mine.
Lights set to Auto at night, no cornering lights when turning.
Lights set to ON at night, cornering lights come on when turning.
Does anyone know of a way to enable the cornering lights when in the Auto setting? Can this be done with VCDS?
Lights set to Auto at night, no cornering lights when turning.
Lights set to ON at night, cornering lights come on when turning.
Does anyone know of a way to enable the cornering lights when in the Auto setting? Can this be done with VCDS?
vw_norm
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Byte 14, bit 7 - cornering lights via front fogs active
Byte 17, bit 0 - adaptive light/cornering light variant (0=cornering light/1=adaptive light)
Byte 17, bit 4 - assistance driving light (auto mode)
should all be checked on. Key bit to check here is byte 17, bit 0 as this tells the bcm to engage cornering lights with the switch in auto - adaptive.
also check Byte 26, bit 6 to turn on cornering lights when in reverse.
Byte 17, bit 0 - adaptive light/cornering light variant (0=cornering light/1=adaptive light)
Byte 17, bit 4 - assistance driving light (auto mode)
should all be checked on. Key bit to check here is byte 17, bit 0 as this tells the bcm to engage cornering lights with the switch in auto - adaptive.
also check Byte 26, bit 6 to turn on cornering lights when in reverse.
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big_red
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Thanks Norm.
Byte 17 bit 0 was set to 1/checked already - I unchecked it and will check tonight to see if it's working.
Byte 17 bit 0 was set to 1/checked already - I unchecked it and will check tonight to see if it's working.
vw_norm
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Checked is correct. Unless new versions are polar opposites? the adaptive light refers to the auto position of the headlight switch.
The 4 bits listed should all be checked (check = 1 binary) for the cornering lights to work in Auto. Even with extensive lighting modifications, all 4 bits are checked in my bcm and results in cornering lights operative when turning at slow speeds.
Why wait for night-time to test? Just throw a thick towel over the light sensor. Give it 20-30 seconds, and the headlights should come on.
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compu_85
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And remember that 14s don't have the rain / light sensor anymore, they just use the sun sensor in the middle of the defroster vent on the dash.
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shawnmeadows
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No luck with VW on this problem yet
No help from VW they say they should work one day and they should not the next, this really sucks if they can't make them work, who wants to turn lights on manually every time you need to turn...kinda why I bought a sel, liked this option because we have no street lamps in the area I live
No help from VW they say they should work one day and they should not the next, this really sucks if they can't make them work, who wants to turn lights on manually every time you need to turn...kinda why I bought a sel, liked this option because we have no street lamps in the area I live
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I feel the same about the foglights - have to switch the headlights to 'on' to be able to turn them on (euroswitch installed). Would have been a simple change to allow the switch to pull out in auto.
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Sounds like you're wasting your time trying to work this through your dealer. Either buy/borrow a VCDS, or find a Trusted Guru and have your car scanned, and follow the instructions from vw_norm. Until you do that, we have no way of determining what the issue is.
Keep us posted.
Fixmy59bug
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What is the functional difference between cornering light and adaptive light in Byte 17 Bit 0?
By the way, cornering lights do work on my 13 Passat with the switch in auto mode. I wonder why the 14's would be different.
By the way, cornering lights do work on my 13 Passat with the switch in auto mode. I wonder why the 14's would be different.
shawnmeadows
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Vw sent check for light problem
Vw sent a check to comp me for lights not working in auto mode...can always use cash but would like to see a fix for it soon
Vw sent a check to comp me for lights not working in auto mode...can always use cash but would like to see a fix for it soon
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shawnmeadows: Change your signature to show you're talking about a 2014, not a 2013.
Thanks.
Thanks.
shawnmeadows
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Vw called
Vw called and claims they now have a fix for all the 2014 passats with static cornering lights...will make them work like 2013 model, they will operate in auto setting now...that's great pretty useless the way they are now
Vw called and claims they now have a fix for all the 2014 passats with static cornering lights...will make them work like 2013 model, they will operate in auto setting now...that's great pretty useless the way they are now
vw_norm
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Shawn - Seth in Dallas reports that his 2014 windows remote down with the keyfob in this thread: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=405848
Since you have a 2014 too, do your windows comfort open as well?
D-Cell_Mekanick
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Mine work in auto mode, its a 2014 took delivery last week. Build date 12/2013.
rudedog830
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Does this rectify the 2014 model issue where cornering lights don't come on in AUTO?
dzcad90
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I went out and checked my 2014 SEL Premium this morning - all bytes are set as indicated above, however the cornering lamps still only work when headlights are "On", not in "Auto".
I wonder if it's a BCM firmware flash?
D-Cell_Mekanick
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I'm certain mine worked in auto (I'm lazy and don't like turning the headlights on), but I will check it again. If it does then we can compare coding or software, or whatever it is that makes it work.
D-Cell_Mekanick
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Verified again this morning that mine work.
Dzcad90 I sent you a video of them working on my 14'. If you like I can swing by tomorrow and we can conpare the two cars to see if we can get yours working.
Dzcad90 I sent you a video of them working on my 14'. If you like I can swing by tomorrow and we can conpare the two cars to see if we can get yours working.
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rudedog830
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D-Cell_Mecanick: any update on the comparison with dzcad90? I have a '14 that operates in the same way as his.
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D-Cell_Mekanick
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Nothing yet, DZ was going to compare scans and go from there. Might be a different part number or coding. What's your build date? Just wondering if we can narrow down the change to a build date. My build date is 12-13.