MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: S44rje on August 21, 2011, 10:47:54 am

Title: Auto lights function
Post by: S44rje on August 21, 2011, 10:47:54 am: Hey people!

My car is currently not fitted with auto lights function, was thinking to buy the switch to make it auto light.

Does Anyone know if this will work
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: rich83 on August 21, 2011, 10:49:06 am: You'll need the switch, sensor and maybe a different control module too.
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: Eddie-NL on August 21, 2011, 10:53:36 am: you can add a new windscreen and a new interior mirror to the shopping list.
Not worth it unless you have to replace your windscreen
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: S44rje on August 21, 2011, 11:03:33 am: Well I need a new windscreen anyway but why do you say it's not worth it without a new screen?
Will it work with just changing the switch
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 21, 2011, 11:06:26 am: I also need a new screen. Is it worth getting the one for auto lights / rain wipers for future upgrade?
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: Eddie-NL on August 21, 2011, 11:10:27 am: If you want Auto lights, then you need the full set up with the sensor, which will give you auto wipers too
If you want Coming / Leaving Home then all you need is the switch and some coding. But the car will not know if it is Daytime so the feature will work all of the time
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: Eddie-NL on August 21, 2011, 11:12:34 am: Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on August 21, 2011, 11:06:26 am

I also need a new screen. Is it worth getting the one for auto lights / rain wipers for future upgrade?

That is the smart move, if you want that feature as it would be the most expensive part. The other parts can be found on ebay and breakers cheap enough
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 21, 2011, 11:15:55 am: Quote from: Eddie-NL on August 21, 2011, 11:12:34 am
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on August 21, 2011, 11:06:26 am

I also need a new screen. Is it worth getting the one for auto lights / rain wipers for future upgrade?

That is the smart move, if you want that feature as it would be the most expensive part. The other parts can be found on ebay and breakers cheap enough

Only problem I forsee is the glass company not doing it via insurance with it not being a like for like part??
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: S44rje on August 21, 2011, 12:05:54 pm: If you do it with autoglass normally they will ask if the screen is fitted with sensors
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 21, 2011, 12:12:22 pm: Isn't it the mirror that has the ligh sensor and the screen with the rain sensor? (on the Leon anyhow)
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: MarkMarked on August 21, 2011, 01:59:13 pm: You need the sensor on the windscreen and the mirror as they a pair

Try this link to see whats envolved http://tos.pp.fi/koukku/VWJettaRainLightSensorInstall.pdf (http://tos.pp.fi/koukku/VWJettaRainLightSensorInstall.pdf)

But will need a new windscreen
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 21, 2011, 02:06:43 pm: Quote from: MarkMarked on August 21, 2011, 01:59:13 pm
You need the sensor on the windscreen and the mirror as they a pair

Try this link to see whats envolved http://tos.pp.fi/koukku/VWJettaRainLightSensorInstall.pdf (http://tos.pp.fi/koukku/VWJettaRainLightSensorInstall.pdf)

But will need a new windscreen

Thanks :happy2:
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: Cupra R on August 21, 2011, 04:21:54 pm: Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on August 21, 2011, 12:12:22 pm

Isn't it the mirror that has the ligh sensor and the screen with the rain sensor? (on the Leon anyhow)

It's the sensor on the windscreen that does both Auto Wipers and Auto Lights Mike.

I had to have a new windscreen under warrenty, they didn't have the "special" glue on the day for the sensor to be fitted. After driving the car away and onto our 500mile round trip family holiday, I found the lights and wipers wouldn't work automatically.
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: apples12 on August 21, 2011, 04:49:29 pm: Depending on which sensor you manage to pickup, I know that VW do a repair kit for the sensors which is a new front plate with the special 'gel' in place ready to be mated to a windscreen.

I had my 'normal' windscreen replaced with the one with the rain sensor mounting by turbo windscreens, the chap asked me on the phone if it had the sensor or not, i said no, but i would be fitting the sensor myself, he said you'll have to have the right rear view mirror ready to go on otherwise we can't do it....

so bought the mirror cheap off ebay and had it ready, a few days later picked up the sensor off ebay for 30quid and i now have auto lights/wipers :)

the wiring is a bit of a 'pain', i managed to get the mirror and sensor loom out of a GTI that was the local salvage yard so then it was just a case of extending the wires down to the CECM and fuse box
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: DamoP on August 21, 2011, 04:58:33 pm: rain sensor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Mk5-Golf-New-Rain-Sensor-Genuine-/320745488808?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aadebc1a8#ht_500wt_1156
Title: Re: Auto lights function
Post by: parks on August 21, 2011, 05:04:09 pm: on a side note about the auto lights...

I know the dipped+side lights are activated when it gets dark

BUT

dependant upon lighting conditions will the sidelights be turned on by themselves WITHOUT the dipped beams?