But universally interpreted as " I can pull out in front of you."

Not universally. Be very careful. In Turkey it means the exact opposite. If you flash your lighs at someone there it means don't even think of pulling out in front of me, I'm coming through and I'm coming through fast. Pretty hair raising the first time you get flashed and you lurch forward thinking the other car is letting you through and the next moment he is on top of you arms waving and not very happy at you getting in his way.

But universally interpreted as " I can pull out in front of you."

Or 'thank you'

Or you can come through.....

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Same problem with the clock in my beastie, neither of us wear watches on a regular basis, but found a good alternative at Argos, stock number 255-3036 which is a digital clock with BIG numbers, date, temperature, radio controlled time setting which I've blu-tacked to the top of the dash locker. Advantage is, it's a completely see-through display but all data visible in daylight & dark without losing any vision thru the front screen. Give it a try, at £19.99, not bad value either.

Hope this helps.

Cheers from the Bonny Borders of Scotland.

This one?

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500002901&langId=-1&searchTerms=255-3036

tom

No halogen bulb for flashing means reduce bulb life expectancy.

But does anyone know by how much it reduces the life of the bulb?

Actually, to put complicated tech stuff simple, this bi-xenon bulb is like a "single" xenon bulb but equipped with a moving metal part that cuts off some of the beam. So in bulb life expectancy terms nothing should change when you flash.

Actually, to put complicated tech stuff simple, this bi-xenon bulb is like a "single" xenon bulb but equipped with a moving metal part that cuts off some of the beam. So in bulb life expectancy terms nothing should change when you flash.

At night yes if your low beam was already on. But if you flash in daylight it is not the cleverest thing having Xenons only doing it. Having a Superb separate halogen is better.

That is correct. I'd also guess that since the xenons are not warmed up (when you flash during daytime) they are not fully bright = lower visibility than expected maybe?

Hi all, does anyone know if it's possible to turn of the head light washer jets on the yeti?

With the weather being bad now I'm using loads of windscreen wash and most of it's going on the lights unfortunately, so I'm thinking there must be a way to turn them off?

Something I read somewhere on Briskoda is that if you do a very short squirt this is enough to fool the system to think you've done a headlamp wash when it actually doesn't do one, you can then do a normal length wash. I tried it yesterday and it works. Not ideal, but I think I'll be doing it as I prefer to just have a bucket of water and a soft brush in my garage to give the lights a quick rinse when needed.

When should you flash your lights?

Answer, Quoted from The Highway code;

110

Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users.

111

Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully.

This one?

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500002901&langId=-1&searchTerms=255-3036

tom

Roger that, sits very nicely on top of the dash locker. Ideal for us oldies who need reading glasses, but not face furniture for longer distance vision.

Cheers.

On point 2: I know the Superb has a additional halogen bulb for flashing but I'm sure the Yeti does not. So we poor sods flash with Xenons. AND they stupidly decided to use the Xenons for the coming home/leaving home lights too! Daft. But thankfully you changed mine via the VCDS so my fogs now do that job prolonging the life of my Xenons! Ta!

What a good idea, that struck me as being a bit daft to start up the lights just after you've switched them off and opened the door!

Is there a VCDS thread of some sort where I could see what options there are that can be changed? Maybe I'd need to find someone close by who could do it for me

Edited 19 December, 201114 yr by davehutch

What a good idea, that struck me as being a bit daft to start up the lights just after you've switched them off and opened the door!

Is there a VCDS thread of some sort where I could see what options there are that can be changed? Maybe I'd need to find someone close by who could do it for me

See this thread of what I had done:

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/192784-had-some-vcds-changes-done-this-morning/

Thanks for all the replies guys, some really good ideas, as to the reply above. (EDIT the one above that)

I do a lot of motorway driving and with all the salt and spray on the roads this time of year I must spray at the least 10 to 15 times (depending on distance/time of course)

I guess I'll just have to put up with both then.

Thanks again.

Edited 20 December, 201114 yr by Dinski

Pretty sure VCDS can alter the frequency of the headlamp washers (not personally looked for it though).

A posting on another forum confirms that VCDS can alter the frequency of the headlamp washers, but not turn them off altogether for those vehicles fitted with xenons.

The Google translated details given for the VCDS changes are:

"Headlamp washer switch or change the interval of how it "injects"

WARNING, the unit can not be switched off at Xenon? The frequency may be changed ...

First Start VCDS

Second The top left for 'Select Control Module'

Third Choose '09 cents. Elect. '

4th Jump to [Coding - 07] and choose the part: "1K0 937 086 H":

5th Click on [Long Coding Helper]

6th change byte byte 20, bit 5 Headlight Washer installed: 1 (1 = Active 0 = Disabled)

7th Close Window 'Long Coding Helper'

8th 'Do It!'

Changing the frequency (default is 4 times):

b1. Jump to adaptation - 10

b2. Select channel 26 and change the value, eg 10 instead of fourth"

Maybe someone with VCDS on this Forum could confirm the above.

I found that during a 60 mile journey each way to work, at this time of year, I had to stop half way & hand wash my headlights as the light output was so poor because of dirt/salt build-up . This was on a car without headlight wash. I would have loved to have headlamp washers during those daily journeys.

It's quite to simple to ensure your washer bottle is kept topped-up. On long (200 + mile) winter journeys I now carry a 6 pint plastic milk container full of pre-mixed washer fluid - certainly makes life easier being prepared for the worst conditions.

I found that during a 60 mile journey each way to work, at this time of year, I had to stop half way & hand wash my headlights as the light output was so poor because of dirt/salt build-up . This was on a car without headlight wash. I would have loved to have headlamp washers during those daily journeys.

It's quite to simple to ensure your washer bottle is kept topped-up. On long (200 + mile) winter journeys I now carry a 6 pint plastic milk container full of pre-mixed washer fluid - certainly makes life easier being prepared for the worst conditions.

Quite agree. With the Freelander I used to have to wash my lights after every journey here (work) when it was wet and the road had been gritted.

Something I read somewhere on Briskoda is that if you do a very short squirt this is enough to fool the system to think you've done a headlamp wash when it actually doesn't do one, you can then do a normal length wash. I tried it yesterday and it works. Not ideal, but I think I'll be doing it as I prefer to just have a bucket of water and a soft brush in my garage to give the lights a quick rinse when needed.

Doesn't work on mine! With the lights on for the first time, as soon as you pull the wash stalk it gives a "blast" of the headlight washers.

How many people realise you can get a £30 fine and 3 points for EACH light that is dirty? I will agree it does need a very stroppy Policeman to do it, but I have known it happen.

That is correct. I'd also guess that since the xenons are not warmed up (when you flash during daytime) they are not fully bright = lower visibility than expected maybe?

Actually, the xenons start with a very bright flash - much more light than when warmed up. So, when used correctly - i.e. to let someone else know you are there - they are very effective.

How many people realise you can get a £30 fine and 3 points for EACH light that is dirty? I will agree it does need a very stroppy Policeman to do it, but I have known it happen.

Quite right too. I'm staggered that some folks seem to be getting so agitated about a few pence-worth of washer fluid when it's being used to enhance their safety and that of others! I think some people need to adjust their sense of perspective a smidgen...

Edited 22 December, 201114 yr by ejstubbs

Hear hear!

A posting on another forum confirms that VCDS can alter the frequency of the headlamp washers, but not turn them off altogether for those vehicles fitted with xenons.The Google translated details given for the VCDS changes are:"Headlamp washer switch or change the interval of how it "injects"WARNING, the unit can not be switched off at Xenon? The frequency may be changed ...First Start VCDSSecond The top left for 'Select Control Module'Third Choose '09 cents. Elect. '4th Jump to [Coding - 07] and choose the part: "1K0 937 086 H":5th Click on [Long Coding Helper]6th change byte byte 20, bit 5 Headlight Washer installed: 1 (1 = Active 0 = Disabled)7th Close Window 'Long Coding Helper'8th 'Do It!'Changing the frequency (default is 4 times):b1. Jump to adaptation - 10b2. Select channel 26 and change the value, eg 10 instead of fourth"Maybe someone with VCDS on this Forum could confirm the above.

This is the correct solution.

look here http://www.skodaforum.eu/topic/444-koplampsproeier-in-of-uitschakelen-interval-aanpassen/