For some time I assumed that my lights were not self dipping, but then I was not getting any flashing from oncoming motorists. I have now concluded that the bizenon lights dip so smoothly that one is not aware that they are dipping, and incidentally the full beam blue light stays on. I am also bemused by the dancing that the headlights perform on twisting roads, they seem to be constantly changing to suit conditions. Keeps me awake watching them.

I'm glad you are happy with yours. They sound like the Smart Light Assist headlights which cost an extra £100 as an option on the L&K, but an obscene amount on any other model!

I am very unhappy with my Xenons, I do not have that option as £1100 was a touch rich for my pocket just to get Smart lights. My lights don't seem to refocus down the road as the speed builds.

The City mode works, I've noted the transition into the Rural mode as well (not much difference), but have yet to see the headlights transition to Highway /motorway mode. Very dissapointed in the lights.

At 65mph on a straight unlit A road, my lights are focused about 50m inform of my car. This renders them absolutely pants, as at that speed I need to see much further down the road than that!

Yes main beam fixes this, but compared to my previous Octavia VRS Xenons (all the same modes), the dipped headlight beam is frankly s**te!

I've tried all modes, adaptive settings on and off, normal on light switch mode over Auto etc etc. The garage had a look last week an said they did adjust something and to let them know if its any better. It isn't so its going in again when its water pump is being replaced.

Anybody any tips as to how to make highway mode work? I'm at a loss.

It's been discussed here.... http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/416886-xenon-lights/

 

"highway mode" doesn't kick in until 110kmh approx 70mph.

 

My car is booked in to have the lights fixed- hopefully

Edited 21 November, 20169 yr by Q102

It's been discussed here.... http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/416886-xenon-lights/

 

"highway mode" doesn't kick in until 110kmh approx 70mph.

 

My car is booked in to have the lights fixed- hopefully

90kph according to the info posted from Skoda...

It's been discussed here.... http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/416886-xenon-lights/

"highway mode" doesn't kick in until 110kmh approx 70mph.

My car is booked in to have the lights fixed- hopefully

I think if hey could lower the highway modes speed threshold down to 40mph, I might be happier. It should be possible I hope, poss via VCDS if not done at dealers. Anyone know if this is possible?

I think if they could lower the highway modes speed threshold down to 40mph, I might be happier. It should be possible I hope, poss via VCDS if not done at dealers. Anyone know if this is possible?

 

But then it wouldn't be highway mode

 

The idea is fast roads (110kph+) are relatively straight and flat with cars being more spaced apart (63m is a 2s gap at 70mph) so having the headlights aim upwards slightly shouldn't cause glare to other drivers.

 

A 40mph road on the other hand, will probably have corners, crests, dips and cars much closer together (35m is a 2s gap at 40mph) which means that glare is much more likely if the headlights aimed upwards. Therefore the highway function won't activate as it's unsafe...

 

If you really think your beam length isn't long enough, you need to get the alignment checked to make sure it's at the correct % drop. This percentage should be marked on the headlights near the adjusting screws.

 

To set it properly, you'll need to:

- be on level ground

- check the tyre pressures

- clean the headlight lenses

- have a full tank of fuel

- have a person or weight in the drivers seat (~75kg)

- settle the springs (depress each corner of the car a few times, probably not needed unless it's been jacked up)

 

Then carry out the basic settings via VCDS or dealer tools, finally carry out the alignment adjustment until the specified % is achieved.

But then it wouldn't be highway mode

If you really think your beam length isn't long enough, you need to get the alignment checked to make sure it's at the correct % drop. This percentage should be marked on the headlights near the adjusting screws.

Then carry out the basic settings via VCDS or dealer tools, finally carry out the alignment adjustment until the specified % is achieved.

Xenons autolevel, therefore I do not believe they have any mechanical screws wit which to alter the projector angle. I would need to check on this, but as it's very cold and wet outside I'll just assume I'm right! Feel free to correct.

Adjusting the drop angle via VCDS or VAG COM would be the most likely method. A +1° to +3° rise is all that would be needed as that would give a reasonable improvement of maybe 20-40m on top of the current distance. That is a complete guess'timation for improvement, I can't be ar**d doing Pythagoras at this time of night. A small degree of change gets greater the farther away you move.

For those of you who have had this fault corrected /improved, can you shed any light (I'm here all night ;-P) on how your dealer fixed it? I can then tell mine what was done so mine is also fixed!

Edited 23 November, 20169 yr by blahde2

Xenons autolevel, therefore I do not believe they have any mechanical screws wit which to alter the projector angle. I would need to check on this, but as it's very cold and wet outside I'll just assume I'm right! Feel free to correct.

 

Correct, xenons do self level but the headlight alignment is still done using adjustment screws as any other car.

 

Think of it as setting the neutral position and the car will then adjust up/down as needed based on information from the suspension level sensors. If the neutral position is too low or high, then it'll be too low or high through it's entire range.

 

Adjusting the drop angle via VCDS or VAG COM would be the most likely method. A +1° to +3° rise is all that would be needed as that would give a reasonable improvement of maybe 20-40m on top of the current distance. That is a complete guess'timation for improvement, I can't be ar**d doing Pythagoras at this time of night. A small degree of change gets greater the farther away you move.

 

There isn't the ability to do this using VCDS or official dealer tools. There are output tests to confirm the headlights can go to each extreme (up/down/left/right) but no permanent offset for headlight alignment.

 

Assuming the headlights are designed for a 1% drop, that should be 10cm at 10m, 1.5% would be 15cm at 10m.

 

Given how bright xenon lights are, you really should use a headlight alignment tool rather than measuring the drop on a 'flat' piece of ground.

Is there a known issue with the AFS system? I don't seem to be alone in thinking mine don't appear to do anything other than the little sequence on start up.

Xenons autolevel, therefore I do not believe they have any mechanical screws wit which to alter the projector angle. I would need to check on this, but as it's very cold and wet outside I'll just assume I'm right! Feel free to correct.

Adjusting the drop angle via VCDS or VAG COM would be the most likely method. A +1° to +3° rise is all that would be needed as that would give a reasonable improvement of maybe 20-40m on top of the current distance. That is a complete guess'timation for improvement, I can't be ar**d doing Pythagoras at this time of night. A small degree of change gets greater the farther away you move.

For those of you who have had this fault corrected /improved, can you shed any light (I'm here all night ;-P) on how your dealer fixed it? I can then tell mine what was done so mine is also fixed!

They have adjusters like normal headlights - just simple hex holes that are white. The most outer are height, and inner lateral movement.

I adjusted my height position myself with no issues at all.

 

 

blahde2

I  didn't say I was happy with the bixenons, just bemused. I had two Octavias before this Superb and a Volvo Cross Country before them, and they had xenons on dip and halogen on full, and I thought they were better than xenon on full and dipped. I am not convinced by the lights at full beam. I was looking forward to xenons on dip and full so a little disappointed. 

My apologies good sir,

I to was dissapointed with the intensity output on dip and main beam. I became especially grumpy when I parked next to a Mercedes with night sun's fitted (or so it seemed!). They were EPIC compared to mine, I even wound the window down to ask if they were LED (they weren't), seems we have cut price xenons fitted, but is suppose you get what you pay for!

I also had a look this evening for adjusting screws on each headlight. Two members above stated that the lights had them & they do. I am happy again!

I adjusted my lights up to the same mark on the wall I've used for all my cars headlight levels. I hate being dazzled so they aren't so high as to do that. The moment I get flashed I'll drop them half a turn each.

Next thing I need to do is go for an actual late night drive to see if the throw improvement is good enough. With all the modes the lights have (my last 2 cars didn't have city mode etc, just turning), it will be interesting to see what kind of difference a slight elevation makes to the alternating light patterns.

PS: I to love the way the lights swing and point around the corners. Up to now though, it was the s***y throw I notice and not that! Changes are a coming

Edited 26 November, 20169 yr by blahde2