Octy 2 setting foglights to come on with main beam via vagcom?

Micky 32 · 09-07-2008, 13:13

I was browsing on a US forum for the mkv Jetta and it seems they can set the foglights to come on with main beams through vagcom, basically turning them into "spotlights".

Can this be done on the MK2 Octavia does anyone know?

Gizmo68 · 09-07-2008, 13:26

I'm not sure if it is possible, but the beam pattern that a foglight is designed to give out is hardly anything like a spotlight!

A foglight will only light up around 6' in front of the car (and a bit to the sides), any more than this and they would be useless in the fog.

Theresias · 09-07-2008, 15:03

Sounds to me like Micky is mixing things up here, many US models use a function which disables the fogs while having the high beam active. Might this be what you have read about?

KenONeill · 09-07-2008, 15:28

No idea how to do it, but it's illegal in the UK (and I suspect most of Europe) if your fogs are set in the bumper (but technically not on Octy 1s which have them at headlight height).

It is however completely pointless, because all you'll achieve is to create a bright "near field" patch of light directly in front of you, reducing your own "far field" and hence how far you can see, and simultaneously dazzling oncoming drivers.

Do you actually want oncoming people looking at you and thinking "Look at him. He is so stupid he can't use a lightswitch!!"?

SimonJ · 11-07-2008, 19:56

Wonder if you could get the front fogs on an Octy 1 to come on when you pull the headlight flash together with main beam but not when pushing the switch forward for main beam?

smstext · 12-07-2008, 00:19

it can be set with vag com, i did notice it a while back but not yet tried it.

SimonJ · 12-07-2008, 01:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

it can be set with vag com, i did notice it a while back but not yet tried it.

Octy 1 or Octy 2?

Taxi 219 · 12-07-2008, 04:47

Its illegal to have your fogs come on with main beam/flash switch IIRC.

SimonJ · 12-07-2008, 09:11

Just wanted them to come on with flash but not with main beam.

smstext · 12-07-2008, 13:01

octy 2 but the vag com should work on octy 1 too.

SimonJ · 12-07-2008, 14:03

What settings need to be changed? Do I need the full version to do it?

bengie · 12-07-2008, 14:15

i don't think it'll be possible on a mk1.

09-07-2008, 13:13	#1
Micky 32 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longford, Ireland Posts: 408 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Octy 2 setting foglights to come on with main beam via vagcom? I was browsing on a US forum for the mkv Jetta and it seems they can set the foglights to come on with main beams through vagcom, basically turning them into "spotlights". Can this be done on the MK2 Octavia does anyone know? __________________ 2008 Race blue 2.0 TFSI vRS, xenons, jumbo box, dual zone, rear electric windows, maxidot, rain sensing wipers and dimming mirror, light assist, rear parking sensors, cruise control, ESP and anti wet ars!e feature....Mods: Remapp and Milltek turbo back exhaust. Next mods: Autotech fuel pump, Evom's, Nuespeed intercooler hose and Forge Twintercooler

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Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,193 Thanks: 12 Thanked 64 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Octy 2 setting foglights to come on with main beam via vagcom? I'm not sure if it is possible, but the beam pattern that a foglight is designed to give out is hardly anything like a spotlight! A foglight will only light up around 6' in front of the car (and a bit to the sides), any more than this and they would be useless in the fog.

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Theresias Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Germany Posts: 399 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Octy 2 setting foglights to come on with main beam via vagcom? Sounds to me like Micky is mixing things up here, many US models use a function which disables the fogs while having the high beam active. Might this be what you have read about? __________________ Sebastian

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KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,240 Thanks: 55 Thanked 476 Times in 468 Posts	Re: Octy 2 setting foglights to come on with main beam via vagcom? No idea how to do it, but it's illegal in the UK (and I suspect most of Europe) if your fogs are set in the bumper (but technically not on Octy 1s which have them at headlight height). It is however completely pointless, because all you'll achieve is to create a bright "near field" patch of light directly in front of you, reducing your own "far field" and hence how far you can see, and simultaneously dazzling oncoming drivers. Do you actually want oncoming people looking at you and thinking "Look at him. He is so stupid he can't use a lightswitch!!"?

11-07-2008, 19:56	#5
SimonJ Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernow Posts: 511 Thanks: 3 Thanked 41 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Octy 2 setting foglights to come on with main beam via vagcom? Wonder if you could get the front fogs on an Octy 1 to come on when you pull the headlight flash together with main beam but not when pushing the switch forward for main beam? __________________ 2001 Octavia 4X4 turbo Estate 1988 LAND ROVER 110 V8 County - Slow, but got in the way nicely! 1986 ROVER SD1 3500 Vitesse twin plenum - SOLD 1981 ROVER SD1 V8-S -

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SimonJ Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernow Posts: 511 Thanks: 3 Thanked 41 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Octy 2 setting foglights to come on with main beam via vagcom? What settings need to be changed? Do I need the full version to do it? __________________ 2001 Octavia 4X4 turbo Estate 1988 LAND ROVER 110 V8 County - Slow, but got in the way nicely! 1986 ROVER SD1 3500 Vitesse twin plenum - SOLD 1981 ROVER SD1 V8-S -

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