Auto Headlights retrofit?

[szamoT1984]

On 25.08.2017 at 14:38, langers2k said:

Yup, I believe they have identical connectors on both ends

 Ok....when i take of the black plug (female) from BCM i cant see any male pin in the BCM on position for 52pin

Any ideas lads?

 

Edited 26 August, 2017 by szamoT1984

[langers2k]

5 hours ago, szamoT1984 said:

 Ok....when i take of the black plug (female) from BCM i cant see any male pin in the BCM on position for 52pin

Any ideas lads?

 

Try pin 20?

 

T52aa/20 means connector t52aa, pin 20 :-)

[szamoT1984]

1 hour ago, langers2k said:

 

Try pin 20?

 

T52aa/20 means connector t52aa, pin 20 :-)

 

Omg.

Thanks for helping..goodman

I had to miss that while read last time.

 

 

[Flyfisherman]

On 26/08/2017 at 16:39, szamoT1984 said:

 Ok....when i take of the black plug (female) from BCM i cant see any male pin in the BCM on position for 52pin

Any ideas lads?

 

 

Can somebody advise which side of the car this plug is as there is nothing like this on the off side or am i looking in the wrong place

 

Cheers

paul

[szamoT1984]

This plug "black"  is holding by white or other colour holder/clip bracket what make it stay safe in bcm.

 

[mrhappy]

Sorry to jump the thread. I'm looking at changing the headlight switch to gain auto headlights as I already have auto wipers and dimming mirror. 

 

I have a 17-pin switch though, and so far I haven't been able to find an auto replacement yet. 

 

@langers2k, are you able to help me identify whether I need an extra wire between the switch and BCM? Also, if you have access to ETKA, is there an auto version of the switch available for my vehicle...

 

Catch is it's a 2011 VW Caravelle (T5.1) 😜

(The T5 guys aren't nearly as helpful as you lovely Briskodians!)

 

I've attached some useful pics. Thanks

[mrhappy]

Not sure an auto 17-pin auto switch even exists 🤔

[nige8021]

There are some advertised on ebay obviously not genuine VAG ones https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Light-T5-Module-T5-1-Headlight-For-Upgrade-Fog-Switch-VW-Auto-03-15-Transporter/392296496939?fits=Car+Make%3AVW&epid=2302925124&hash=item5b56b17f2b:g:YA4AAOSw4YZc2nEy

[mrhappy]

I was trying to do it OEM using the factory fitted sensor. Will this be compatible so I don't have to use the seperate sensor?

[nige8021]

Looking at the pictures it includes a separate sensor 

[langers2k]

@mrhappy - I don't think there is a 17 pin light switch that supports auto lighting, I certainly can't find any obvious reference to one, nor does the wiring diagram give any clues. It's also suggested the sensor may only be a rain sensor?

 

I think the aftermarket kit is probably the best plan if you want auto lights

[mrhappy]

1 hour ago, langers2k said:

@mrhappy - I don't think there is a 17 pin light switch that supports auto lighting, I certainly can't find any obvious reference to one, nor does the wiring diagram give any clues. It's also suggested the sensor may only be a rain sensor?

 

I think the aftermarket kit is probably the best plan if you want auto lights

 

I didn't know if it was just a rain sensor, but a friend suggested it might be both as the mirror is auto-dimming.

 

I think you might be right about the switch though so looks like I'll have to go aftermarket. Thanks for looking into it for me 😀

[Danton]

On 13/07/2016 at 21:52, trundlenut said:

Get two repair wires from soda/TPS about a pound each. Splice them together, one on its own is a bit short.

Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

What do you mean by a repair wire? (Sorry I'm Dutch )

And can someone tell me what kind of pins I need?

Thank you!

[trundlenut]

4 minutes ago, Danton said:

What do you mean by a repair wire? (Sorry I'm Dutch )

And can someone tell me what kind of pins I need?

Thank you!

Something like this:

 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fp%2F652025187

 

They come in various sizes with different size connectors, so you need to work out which is the right type.

[Danton]

8 minutes ago, trundlenut said:

Something like this:

 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fp%2F652025187

 

They come in various sizes with different size connectors, so you need to work out which is the right type.

Thanks! Will have a look at the connectors then.

Installed a Chinese version but still need to connect the wire and code it in VCDS.
Is it normal that the Auto position operates the same as the normal headlight position? (before programming and rewiring)

[langers2k]

57 minutes ago, Danton said:

Is it normal that the Auto position operates the same as the normal headlight position? (before programming and rewiring)

 

Yes, although you'll probably have a fault code about an implausible signal from the light switch.

 

Basically, if the car isn't happy with the signal from the light switch, it'll turn the dipped beams on as a fail safe to ensure you don't get stuck in the dark somewhere

[Vasim]

Hello Guys,

 

Thanks for input I have Skoda Octavia MK2 , in India known as Skoda Laura. As mentioned in post connected wire between light switch to BCM black connector. When I keep switch on Auto position Headlight turns on continously.

I have VCDS version 17.1 , Can someone help me with VCDS programming input?

 

Is there any bit to activate light sesnor? and how i can control /check sensitivity for auto headlights?

 

Thanks in Advance

 

 

 

 

[langers2k]

Update to the latest VCDS version (19.6 at time of writing) and then post a full, unedited autoscan.

[Eddie-NL]

On 10/06/2019 at 18:53, mrhappy said:

Not sure an auto 17-pin auto switch even exists 🤔

How can your mk2 Octavia have a 17 pin plug for the light switch.

They are used on the Polo, Fabia, T5 etc

 

 

[langers2k]

37 minutes ago, Eddie-NL said:

How can your mk2 Octavia have a 17 pin plug for the light switch.

They are used on the Polo, Fabia, T5 etc

 

It's in a 2011 VW Caravelle (T5.1) as per their earlier post

 

 

[Eddie-NL]

Ok, should have read it

 

On the T5.1 the 2011 model doesn't support Autolights

You can retrofit but would need a BCM from a very late T5.1 or T6 and I'm not 100% sure a relay too

 

The T5.1 uses the same wiring setup as the 6R polo, not as advanced as the PQ35

info on what might be possible here.

 

https://uk-polos.net/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=58703#p459956

Edited 2 July, 2019 by Eddie-NL

[Vasim]

Cheers Guys,

Found option in VCDS on byte 17, Assisted driving light just ticked on and functioning perfectly 

Even activated leaving home function

👍🏻

 

Now m curious what all other functions i can add 😀

 

Just for everyones information terminal is same at both ends and part number is 963715-1

[evlo]

Can I use use 1K0941431A instead of Skodas 1Z0941431JREH or will that result in not perfect fitment even in mk2 fl?