Sliding door step light - how to switch it off.

[Stewby]

Hi there.

We have a T5.1 highline.

I am not quite sure how to explain this but we have a small light fitted in the step of the sliding door. It is great when getting in and out of the van so I am not keen to get rid of it... however, it stays on if we leave the door open (during cooking or even just in hot weather).

Is there a way to have it switch off after a set time if the door remains open??

Thank you in advance.

 

[Deaky]

It will switch off itself after around 20 minutes but you can change this time using VCDS

 

[Bridgwit]

It will switch off itself after around 20 minutes but you can change this time using VCDS

What is VCDS please?

 

[Ads_Essex]

What is VCDS please?

VCDS (an abbreviation for "VAG-COM Diagnostic System" and formerly known as VAG-COM) is a Microsoft Windows-based software package, developed and produced by Ross-Tech LLC since May 2000.
It is primarily used for diagnostics and adjustments of Volkswagen Group motor vehicles.

It will perform most of the functions of the expensive electronic diagnostic tools available only to official dealers. In the past, these dealership-only tools have prevented owners, and many small independent repair shops from performing some fundamental tasks, such as diagnosing problems, diesel ignition timing, modification of convenience options such as automatic door unlocking, coding a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) or key to the vehicle, and monitoring of many vehicle sensors for diagnosing problems. Unlike generic on-board diagnostics (OBD-II), VCDS uses the more in-depth Volkswagen Group-specific manufacturer protocol commands,which allows the user to access all diagnostic capable vehicle systems — even in vehicles which are not covered by generic OBD-II (e.g. pre-1996).
In general, there are two ways to use this software, either as a package (software and hardware) distributed by the manufacturer or their agents, or, by building your own interface hardware and using it with the publicly available but limited shareware version of the software.

VCDS is also capable of interfacing vehicles which use the generic OBD-II/EOBD protocols. However, the OBD-II and EOBD standards only allow for limited diagnostics, and no adjustments to any of the ECUs.

Source: Wikipedia

See:

VCDS-VagCom / Carista / OBDeleven

Software changes, additions and long code alterations

www.t6forum.com

and particularly:

VCDS vs Carista vs OBDeleven vs ??

Carissa or odbeleven? Looking at doing some basic programming ie auto locking etc. Would like auto mirrors but assume not available on my 16 plate shuttle se

www.t6forum.com

 

[Bridgwit]

Thank you!