I've got a bit of a funny problem

Thing is that when i leave the lights in the auto/tunnel mode and am driving reasonably fast (round 160km/hr) the lights switch on and stay on but if i am to cruise at around 110-120kms the auto feature works perfect (on when i enter tunnels and off when i'm out).....any of u guys been experiencing similar problems coz it's really ****ing off :irked:

One more thing.....when I'm driving fast the lights switch on even if I dont enter a tunnel and I'm in daylight :thumbdwn:

thats correct, they automatically switch on above a certain threshold speed, i believe in the uk there set for 80mph

thats correct, they automatically switch on above a certain threshold speed, i believe in the uk there set for 80mph

Correct; they are set to come on when 130kph (80 mph) is exceeded for more than 10 seconds.

It says so in the handbook.

Personally; I have my headlights switched on all the time (mostly) on a 'daylight running' basis.

I am though thinking of getting a set of these instead;- PIAA LAMPS and mounting them in the lower radiator grille.

mmm nice lights those:thumbup:

Correct; they are set to come on when 130kph (80 mph) is exceeded for more than 10 seconds.

It says so in the handbook.

Personally; I have my headlights switched on all the time (mostly) on a 'daylight running' basis.

I am though thinking of getting a set of these instead;- PIAA LAMPS and mounting them in the lower radiator grille.

Ala A5 / A6 style?

mine dont switch on at over 80mph (afaik) whats the option in vag com so i can check it?

mine don't switch on at over 80mph (afaik) what's the option in vag com so i can check it?

Only works if you have the 'auto lights' option; not a feature of 'standard' lights.

Thanks a heap guys....really helps a lot...btw anyone know how to turn this "feature" off????

Thanks a heap guys....really helps a lot...btw anyone know how to turn this "feature" off????

WHY turn it off?

It is set up for obvious safety reasons and IMHO headlights/daytime running lights should be on all the time.

You should have lights on all the time especially if you are going to break the speed limit.........

You should have lights on all the time especially if you are going to break the speed limit.........

Indeed!

I am though thinking of getting a set of these instead;- PIAA LAMPS and mounting them in the lower radiator grille.

Mr Stormer,

I remember seeing running lights for the octavia2 from milotech as an advertisement for their new 2008 catalogue. They were fitted on a red octavia in the lower grille.

Looked V.nice:cool: IMHO. Unfortunately i can't remember which website it was. DOH!

I'll have another look and post if i find anything.