Coming Home Lights retrofit

graeme86 · 29-09-2007, 08:38

I have just bought the Coming Home control module (relay) fitted to earlier (~2004)Superbs (original shape), to retrofit "Coming Home Lights".

Does anyone here have them actually fitted to their car from the factory?

Could you please explain how they actually get activated in the Superb?.
There is no extra position on the Light Switch.

They appear to be activated by flashing the headlights and opening the door (or a similar sequence)

Can anyone advise the step by step procedure, please?

Maybe there is a section in the owners manual explaining it, that you could reproduce here.

Thanks for any help with this.

limlien · 29-09-2007, 09:06

Hope i get your question correct.

The coming home light is actually the light below the both the wing mirrors.

Whenever the unlock button is press on the remote control automatically the coming home light will light up for quite a while.

It will go off when you insert the keys into the ignition and start the engine.

Thats how it goes.

But i guess the coming home module have to be included with the electric seats so it allows the passenger wing mirror to move down when reverse gear is engage.

rotodiesel · 29-09-2007, 09:16

Hmm. It's marketing hype but I thought VAG's coming home feature was the facility to have the headlights on for about 30s when you leave the car.

I thought it was standard - my base model (MY 05) has it. Engine off, lights off, flash headlights, exit car.

rotodiesel.

graeme86 · 29-09-2007, 09:44

No, limlien, you are describing the puddle lights under the mirrors.

I've ordered them too!

The "Coming Home" lights leave the headlights on after you get out of the car.

It is just a simple relay that plugs into the main relay box - Part no. 3U0 941 597 A

rotodiesel

I have just found some info on a German Sharan site which gives the sequence something like this:

(I'm having a bit of trouble translating some of it, but

Only works if headlights have previously been on for at least 10 seconds.
Light switch off
Engine off
All doors still closed (well at least the drivers door because thats the one the relay is hooked up to)
Flash headlights (within 2 minutes of switching off lights)
Pull out ignition key
Open door to get out.
exit car.

Does that sound like the full sequence of events?

chris_1d · 29-09-2007, 09:50

On a similar note, is there anyway to make the puddle lights come on without unlocking the car? My friends volvo has a button which turns on the interior lights and puddle lights without unlocking the car, so you can find it in the dark

rotodiesel · 29-09-2007, 11:43

You might well be right about the sequence Graeme. I played with this a couple of times when I got the car and haven't used it since. My home parking place is well lit so I don't really need it.

I'm afraid this device and a few others on the Superb are gimmick territory - what I'd give for a clear round analogue clock which tells the time, all the time instead of that useless bl***y trip computer. A rear wash wipe would be good too.

rotodiesel.

smstext · 29-09-2007, 12:56

you can get the coming home lights to work via vag com, but its only when you exit the vehicle unless someone has worked out how to turn them back on when you return to the car?

westerdam2 · 29-09-2007, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by graeme86

I have just bought the Coming Home control module (relay) fitted to earlier (~2004)Superbs (original shape), to retrofit "Coming Home Lights".

Does anyone here have them actually fitted to their car from the factory?

Could you please explain how they actually get activated in the Superb?.
There is no extra position on the Light Switch.

They appear to be activated by flashing the headlights and opening the door (or a similar sequence)

Can anyone advise the step by step procedure, please?

Maybe there is a section in the owners manual explaining it, that you could
reproduce here.

Thanks for any help with this.

Hi

Hope I'm not too late with this. I've looked up the appropriate section in the handbook for my 03 Superb. This is what it says:

' Coming Home Function. This function makes it possible to switch on low or main beam for a short time after leaving the car eg to illuminate the path to the front door etc.

Selecting the Function:
Switch off the light
Switch off the ignition
Flash one time with the headlights
Open door, the low beam lights up.

If you shift the lever into the main beam position, the main beam lights up. If the door remains open, the light remains on for about 3 minutes. If the door is closed, the light remains on for about 30 seconds.'

For the 'Puddle Lights' (the ones in the exterior mirrors) the handbook says:

'The lights come on after the doors have been locked or on opening the front door. The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed or if the ignition is switched on. If the doors are open, the lighting goes out automatically after about 10 minutes provided the ignition is not switched on'.

Hope all this helps

Forgot to mention: Mine are factory fitted to an 03 Elegance. Find both very useful!

th4neuk · 29-09-2007, 20:42

Just tried carolyn's and it works on hers. Must be a standard feature. Oh 04 1.9tdi Comfort.

Cheers

**VRStu** · 29-09-2007, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

you can get the coming home lights to work via vag com, but its only when you exit the vehicle unless someone has worked out how to turn them back on when you return to the car?

That applies to the Octy II Paul, this is in the Superb forum.

chris_1d · 29-09-2007, 22:13

You say the puddle lights come on after the car is locked...mine come on when I take the keys out the ignition. As soon as I lock the car, everything goes off!

Baker21 · 30-09-2007, 11:39

graeme86 - Once you have this relay is there any chance of posting up a picture and it's location in the car as I would be interested in this feature as I don't believe I have it on mine....

graeme86 · 30-09-2007, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_1d

You say the puddle lights come on after the car is locked...mine come on when I take the keys out the ignition. As soon as I lock the car, everything goes off!

Sounds like a typo - they would come on whenever the interior overhead lights come on basically.

graeme86 · 30-09-2007, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by westerdam2

Hi

' Coming Home Function. This function makes it possible to switch on low or main beam for a short time after leaving the car eg to illuminate the path to the front door etc.

Selecting the Function:
Switch off the light
Switch off the ignition
Flash one time with the headlights
Open door, the low beam lights up.

If you shift the lever into the main beam position, the main beam lights up. If the door remains open, the light remains on for about 3 minutes. If the door is closed, the light remains on for about 30 seconds.'

Thanks for this - fantastic - didn't know you had the option to select either main beam or low beam.

Have you tried both to see whether that actually works?

There is a picture of the relay in this thread and details of the connections:

SGAF :: Thema anzeigen - Coming-home Funktion im Galaxy?

From thread:

Relay has control number 456 printed on it
Part number: 3U0 941 597 A

Connections:

30 – Battery Plus
31 – Earth
TK – Drivers Door Contact
15 – Ignition Plus
56a – Headlight Flasher (high beam)
56b – Low Beam

westerdam2 · 30-09-2007, 17:06

[quote=graeme86;1038401]Thanks for this - fantastic - didn't know you had the option to select either main beam or low beam.

Have you tried both to see whether that actually works?

Yes, works on both main beam and dip. Just a word of caution though - the warning buzzer indicating that you have left your lights on when you open the door does NOT operate when using the Coming Home feature. Makes sense but don't let it throw you when you are doing the wiring!

Baker21 · 30-09-2007, 18:49

I have now tried this on my car and it works also.....seems like something I never knew existed but I will certainly use it in the future so thanks for this useful post....

Bluefox · 01-10-2007, 00:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

graeme86 - Once you have this relay is there any chance of posting up a picture and it's location in the car as I would be interested in this feature as I don't believe I have it on mine....

I'd be suprised if it doesn't, I've just checked mine and it works. 53-plate Classic TDi...

Bluefox · 01-10-2007, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

I have now tried this on my car and it works also.....seems like something I never knew existed but I will certainly use it in the future so thanks for this useful post....

Ah ha! The advantages of reading all the replies before posting a reply!

Although, I second that, thanks for this post

skodanut · 08-10-2007, 22:53

hi there guys...i didnt know i had the coming home function either on my 56 plate superb comfort 140 tdi either...all i got to do now is teach my wife how to use it as she parks in some very dark driveways when she checks up on her clients on her carers rounds in evenings......one thing she asked me tho was this...she noticed on the instrument panel next to the nought on the speedometer gauge, there is a little circle below it, and is partially illuminated with the instrument panel lights being on...i've tried to look real close and it looks like some element or a warning light?? any ideas on what that might be? regards andy

graeme86 · 09-10-2007, 03:32

That is actually a photosensor that adjusts the panel brightness depending on the ambient light.

If you shine a torch on it with the panel lights on, you will see the brightness of the display actually change.

29-09-2007, 08:38	#1
graeme86 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Coming Home Lights retrofit I have just bought the Coming Home control module (relay) fitted to earlier (~2004)Superbs (original shape), to retrofit "Coming Home Lights". Does anyone here have them actually fitted to their car from the factory? Could you please explain how they actually get activated in the Superb?. There is no extra position on the Light Switch. They appear to be activated by flashing the headlights and opening the door (or a similar sequence) Can anyone advise the step by step procedure, please? Maybe there is a section in the owners manual explaining it, that you could reproduce here. Thanks for any help with this.

29-09-2007, 09:06	#2
limlien Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 135 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit Hope i get your question correct. The coming home light is actually the light below the both the wing mirrors. Whenever the unlock button is press on the remote control automatically the coming home light will light up for quite a while. It will go off when you insert the keys into the ignition and start the engine. Thats how it goes. But i guess the coming home module have to be included with the electric seats so it allows the passenger wing mirror to move down when reverse gear is engage.

29-09-2007, 09:16	#3
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 578 Thanks: 3 Thanked 61 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit Hmm. It's marketing hype but I thought VAG's coming home feature was the facility to have the headlights on for about 30s when you leave the car. I thought it was standard - my base model (MY 05) has it. Engine off, lights off, flash headlights, exit car. rotodiesel.

29-09-2007, 09:44	#4
graeme86 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit No, limlien, you are describing the puddle lights under the mirrors. I've ordered them too! The "Coming Home" lights leave the headlights on after you get out of the car. It is just a simple relay that plugs into the main relay box - Part no. 3U0 941 597 A rotodiesel I have just found some info on a German Sharan site which gives the sequence something like this: (I'm having a bit of trouble translating some of it, but Only works if headlights have previously been on for at least 10 seconds. Light switch off Engine off All doors still closed (well at least the drivers door because thats the one the relay is hooked up to) Flash headlights (within 2 minutes of switching off lights) Pull out ignition key Open door to get out. exit car. Does that sound like the full sequence of events?

29-09-2007, 09:50	#5
chris_1d Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 380 Thanks: 11 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit On a similar note, is there anyway to make the puddle lights come on without unlocking the car? My friends volvo has a button which turns on the interior lights and puddle lights without unlocking the car, so you can find it in the dark

29-09-2007, 11:43	#6
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 578 Thanks: 3 Thanked 61 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit You might well be right about the sequence Graeme. I played with this a couple of times when I got the car and haven't used it since. My home parking place is well lit so I don't really need it. I'm afraid this device and a few others on the Superb are gimmick territory - what I'd give for a clear round analogue clock which tells the time, all the time instead of that useless bl***y trip computer. A rear wash wipe would be good too. rotodiesel.

29-09-2007, 12:56	#7
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 7,262 Thanks: 8 Thanked 199 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit you can get the coming home lights to work via vag com, but its only when you exit the vehicle unless someone has worked out how to turn them back on when you return to the car? __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info

29-09-2007, 20:42	#9
th4neuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 432 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit Just tried carolyn's and it works on hers. Must be a standard feature. Oh 04 1.9tdi Comfort. Cheers __________________ Alan 04 Octavia vRS. Black Magic. Xenons. Green Cotton Filter. LCR Front Splitter

29-09-2007, 22:13	#11
chris_1d Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 380 Thanks: 11 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit You say the puddle lights come on after the car is locked...mine come on when I take the keys out the ignition. As soon as I lock the car, everything goes off!

30-09-2007, 11:39	#12
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit graeme86 - Once you have this relay is there any chance of posting up a picture and it's location in the car as I would be interested in this feature as I don't believe I have it on mine.... __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

30-09-2007, 17:06	#15
westerdam2 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Scotland Posts: 1,852 Thanks: 28 Thanked 62 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit [quote=graeme86;1038401]Thanks for this - fantastic - didn't know you had the option to select either main beam or low beam. Have you tried both to see whether that actually works? Yes, works on both main beam and dip. Just a word of caution though - the warning buzzer indicating that you have left your lights on when you open the door does NOT operate when using the Coming Home feature. Makes sense but don't let it throw you when you are doing the wiring!

30-09-2007, 18:49	#16
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit I have now tried this on my car and it works also.....seems like something I never knew existed but I will certainly use it in the future so thanks for this useful post.... __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

08-10-2007, 22:53	#19
skodanut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 119 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit hi there guys...i didnt know i had the coming home function either on my 56 plate superb comfort 140 tdi either...all i got to do now is teach my wife how to use it as she parks in some very dark driveways when she checks up on her clients on her carers rounds in evenings......one thing she asked me tho was this...she noticed on the instrument panel next to the nought on the speedometer gauge, there is a little circle below it, and is partially illuminated with the instrument panel lights being on...i've tried to look real close and it looks like some element or a warning light?? any ideas on what that might be? regards andy

09-10-2007, 03:32	#20
graeme86 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Coming Home Lights retrofit That is actually a photosensor that adjusts the panel brightness depending on the ambient light. If you shine a torch on it with the panel lights on, you will see the brightness of the display actually change.

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