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Old 11-05-2008, 13:37   #1
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I've got a bit of a funny problem

Thing is that when i leave the lights in the auto/tunnel mode and am driving reasonably fast (round 160km/hr) the lights switch on and stay on but if i am to cruise at around 110-120kms the auto feature works perfect (on when i enter tunnels and off when i'm out).....any of u guys been experiencing similar problems coz it's really pissing off
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One more thing.....when I'm driving fast the lights switch on even if I dont enter a tunnel and I'm in daylight
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Re: Speed Problem
thats correct, they automatically switch on above a certain threshold speed, i believe in the uk there set for 80mph
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thats correct, they automatically switch on above a certain threshold speed, i believe in the uk there set for 80mph
Correct; they are set to come on when 130kph (80 mph) is exceeded for more than 10 seconds.

It says so in the handbook.

Personally; I have my headlights switched on all the time (mostly) on a 'daylight running' basis.

I am though thinking of getting a set of these instead;- PIAA LAMPS and mounting them in the lower radiator grille.
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mmm nice lights those
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Correct; they are set to come on when 130kph (80 mph) is exceeded for more than 10 seconds.

It says so in the handbook.

Personally; I have my headlights switched on all the time (mostly) on a 'daylight running' basis.

I am though thinking of getting a set of these instead;- PIAA LAMPS and mounting them in the lower radiator grille.
Ala A5 / A6 style?
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mine dont switch on at over 80mph (afaik) whats the option in vag com so i can check it?
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mine don't switch on at over 80mph (afaik) what's the option in vag com so i can check it?
Only works if you have the 'auto lights' option; not a feature of 'standard' lights.
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Thanks a heap guys....really helps a lot...btw anyone know how to turn this "feature" off????
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Thanks a heap guys....really helps a lot...btw anyone know how to turn this "feature" off????
WHY turn it off?

It is set up for obvious safety reasons and IMHO headlights/daytime running lights should be on all the time.
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You should have lights on all the time especially if you are going to break the speed limit.........
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You should have lights on all the time especially if you are going to break the speed limit.........
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I am though thinking of getting a set of these instead;- PIAA LAMPS and mounting them in the lower radiator grille.
Mr Stormer,
I remember seeing running lights for the octavia2 from milotech as an advertisement for their new 2008 catalogue. They were fitted on a red octavia in the lower grille.

Looked V.nice IMHO. Unfortunately i can't remember which website it was. DOH!
I'll have another look and post if i find anything.
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