VCDS Costs - Auto Dimming Mirrors and Auto Locking Doors

[andrewparker]

Hi guys, I'm looking to get a few options activated, namely auto-dimming mirrors (when the car is put in reverse), and auto-locking doors.

Are these options able to be activated on pretty much any GTi, can any VW garage do it? Also, any idea how much these options might cost me?

TIA

[Greeners]

The auto locking is easy enough but not sure you can have the dipping mirror's as this only came with one of the Lux packs from new.

[Hedge]

The auto-lock or anti-hijack is available on pretty much all Golf but I assume you mean auto-dipping on reverse only comes with Winter pack methinks.

Anyone with VCDS would be able to do it for you.

[andrewparker]

Balls, cheers mate. I'm guessing the Lux pack can't be retrospectively fitted.

The only reason I want the auto-dimming mirrors is that I'm moving house in December and will have to parallel park on-street. I'm good at it, but I'd prefer there not to be any nasty accidents!

[182_blue]

Yeh no way of doing the reverse dipping unless you have the proper equipment, everythig can be retro fitted if you have time, money and knowledge to do the job, I would say it's quite a job to do and would not bother myself, check the thread below

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13435.0.html

[andrewparker]

Just scanned that thread, does it not just concern the mirrors actually folding in? I just want the mirror to point downwards when the car is in reverse....

[stealthwolf]

I think the dipping mirror and folding mirrors were one pack - ie if you had one, you had the other.

[andrewparker]

I think the dipping mirror and folding mirrors were one pack - ie if you had one, you had the other.

I see

Thanks anyway guys!

[andrewparker]

A few other forums have led me to believe that kerb view adjustment (in VW speak) is included when you have rear parking sensors fitted.

Anyone know if this is true?

A call to VW might be in order! If only I had the confidence of them knowing what I'm talking about!

[parks]

A few other forums have led me to believe that kerb view adjustment (in VW speak) is included when you have rear parking sensors fitted.

Anyone know if this is true?

A call to VW might be in order! If only I had the confidence of them knowing what I'm talking about!

i dont believe i have the winter pack

but

i have the reverse sensors and my wing mirror auto dips if i turn the mirror button round...

[mb]

I have rear parking sensors and my mirror doesn't dip.  I did ask VW if they could activate it when it was in for a service a while ago but they couldn't because the option wasn't there.

[vRStu]

Try putting the mirror knob into the position of the N/S mirror and then selecting the reverse gear.

[damoegan]

Try putting the mirror knob into the position of the N/S mirror and then selecting the reverse gear.

I have recently activated this with VCDS and thats how I got it working 

[Richn83]

Try putting the mirror knob into the position of the N/S mirror and then selecting the reverse gear.

I have recently activated this with VCDS and thats how I got it working 

which settings did you activate?  And what kit did your car come with, lux pack, PDC, winter pack?

One thing to check is that the mirror default position for the reverse isnt just defaulted to the normal mirror position so your not noticing it working.

[damoegan]

Rich, I activated the feture in the insrument section on VCDS then then need to activate in via the highline. I have the Winter Pack I think mate (puddle lights, coming/leaving home lights, footwell lights, heated & folding mirrors).