Having difficulty programming aftermarket auto light switch

[Dan Rhodes]

Trying to program an auto light switch to my t6, not having much luck! any ideas.

 

[Deaky]

Think you need to give a bit more info. What switch, program it how. Is it oem? a link to the product, some pics of your install.

 

[Dan Rhodes]

My vwt6 does not have day time driving lights. So I got auto light switch from Vee Dub Transporter online! Basically connect to the existing plug on wiring loom and follow the instructions, just can’t seem to get it to work, so I was just asking out there if anyone else has fitted one!!!

 

[andys]

All T6s came with DRLs by law, do you mean they don't work?

 

[Dan Rhodes]

My vwt6 2016 Startline didn’t come with that, that’s why I am trying to fit an aftermarket one!

 

[andys]

An automatic light switch won't give you daytime running lights. Your van will have come with them, they are the inner two of your headlights. Are you sure the bulbs aren't blown, they should come on with ignition unless they've been disabled on your MFD.

 

[Dan Rhodes]

Ok, I’ve just brought the van and I’m just getting use to it, I will check the lights tomorrow! Really appreciate your help,

 

[andys]

These are the DRLs that should come on when you turn the ignition key (courtesy of @T6180 )

 

[airhoguk]

The switch you bought turns the headlights on when it gets sufficiently dark if you've set the headlight switch to auto. The light sensors are built into the switch rather than a separate sensor. Not sure if you got these instructions with it https://www.veedubtransporters.co.u...020/06/auto-headlight-switch-instructions.pdf

 

[Dan Rhodes]

That’s the one I’ve got, I plugged it in following the instructions but I can’t get it to work, do you no if it will work on my van, do you know if I’ve tried programming it once does it mess it up or can I try and program it again!

 

[sparkzer]

That’s the one I’ve got, I plugged it in following the instructions but I can’t get it to work,

Can you elaborate on 'wont work' ?

I have one of these...you just plug it in and it works...the programming side of things is more configuring options...it will still 'work' with any of the options.

The operation is put it in 'auto' and leave it alone. if its dark when you turn your ignition on or get dark whilst your driving, your lights will change from DRL to side lights, to dipped headlights depending on how dark it is.

My unit has a remote sensor, i tucked it at the bottom of the screen by the A-pillar....for testing though if you just cover it over, you should see your lights turning on 'automatically' if the switch is set to Auto.

 

[Dan Rhodes]

Ok thanks I will install it again and see. Thanks

 

[Ali-G]

if its dark when you turn your ignition on or get dark whilst your driving, your lights will change from DRL to side lights, to dipped headlights depending on how dark it is.

That’s interesting, so your lights don’t go from DRL’s straight to dipped headlights like factory auto lights?

 

[r0b]

The veedubtransporters switch isn’t suitable for my van as it has stop start. is it possible to get one that is suitable?

 

[Joe Richardson]

See eBay listing with this title - price £18.99. NEW Car Auto Headlight Head Light Switch Sensor For VW Golf MK6 MK5 Jetta Tiguan

seems to work with my stop start van from 2016.

 

[r0b]

Thanks Joe.

 

[Joe Richardson]

ps light sensor is very sensitive so position it by the switch (in a dark place) to get it to come on at C3.30pm when its starts to get dark.

 

[sparkzer]

That’s interesting, so your lights don’t go from DRL’s straight to dipped headlights like factory auto lights?

Now your making me doubt myself, ill keep a better eye on it next time im driving as it gets dark. it may be the DRLs were still on at the time the dash backlights lit up and i wrongly assumed the sidelights had come on.

VW do like to keep you guessing when dash backlights that come on and off irrelevant of the headlights and also give no indication on the dash if your sidelights/headlights are on!

ps light sensor is very sensitive so position it by the switch (in a dark place) to get it to come on at C3.30pm when its starts to get dark.

This is true...i started out with my sensor visible at the end of the dash, i ended up poking it down the windscreen behind the dash to get it coming on at a reasonable time. added bonus it is completely out of sight.

 

[r0b]

I’ve just popped one of these in, all seems to work fine apart from the lights don’t turn off automatically. Any ideas please?