Can you completely disable DRL's in Vagcom?

[Hockenheim]

I have a DRL that will periodically be on like normal then I will get an error that the bumb is out. I know the bulb is fine because it lights up.

When did a service appt the tech said it was some sort of control module or something, I'm not sure but pricing was like $300 or something,

Sometimes if I re-seat the bulb it goes away for longer, but obviously a pain in the ass

I don't really need this to work, but need the stupid bulb out error to go away.

Any ideas?

[CorneliusRox]

no, probably just the seat

[hsmithboy30]

to disable the DRL via vagcom, go into central electrics and select xenon with DRl disabled. this should sort your error out

[CorneliusRox]

to disable the DRL via vagcom, go into central electrics and select xenon with DRl disabled. this should sort your error out

I thought you had to have the DRL switch in order to do that? I didnt see that option when I was doing euro lights via vagcom

[RAudiB7A4]

I have no DRL switch and mine are disabled via VAG-COM.

[LJO]

Can't you just turn the little DRL knob to the O (off) position? That is how I turn the daytime running lights off on my 07' A4 Avant.

[CorneliusRox]

Can't you just turn the little DRL knob to the O (off) position? That is how I turn the daytime running lights off on my 07' A4 Avant.

me to but not all have that switch. I dont think. I was never clear on that.

I have an 08 with a switch.

[Hockenheim]

Can't you just turn the little DRL knob to the O (off) position? That is how I turn the daytime running lights off on my 07' A4 Avant.

I have the switch and have obviously tried this, doesn't work keeps throwing the error.

I will try the VAG, that is if I can find my damn cable lol

[hsmithboy30]

VAGCOM Channel 9

Audi A4 (8E) Central Electronics (8EC/8ED)

Contents
[hide] 1 Coding
2 Adaptation 2.1 Channel 001: Coming Home Time
2.2 Channel 002: Brake Light Dimming
2.3 Channel 003: Tail Light Dimming
2.4 Channel 004: Rear Fog Light Dimming
2.5 Channel 005: Daytime Running Lights Dimming (Low Beam)
2.6 Channel 006: Daytime Running Lights Dimming (High Beam)
2.7 Channel 007: Daytime Running Lights Dimming (Fog Lights)
2.8 Channel 008: Daytime Running Lights
2.9 Channel 009: Switch-Off Delay (Low Beam)
2.10 Channel 010: Low Beam Response
2.11 Channel 011: Low Beam Response (Terminal 15)
2.12 Channel 012: Highway/Comfort Blinking
2.13 Channel 013: Wiper Setup
2.14 Channel 014: NAR Parking Light Deactivation
2.15 Channel 016: Fog Light Cold Diagnosis
2.16 Channel 020: Rain-/Light Sensor Setup
2.17 Channel 021: Assistance Light Sensor Correction
2.18 Channel 022: Transmission Grade (Front Window)
2.19 Channel 081: Component Protection

Coding
?xxxx: Chassis 0 = Limousine (PR-K8B)
1 = Avant (PR-K8D)
2 = Cabriolet (PR-K8K)

x?xxx: Driving Light Switch 0 = Rain/Light Sensor (G397) not installed (PR-8K0/8K1/9C6/8K4)
1 = Rain/Light Sensor (G397) installed (PR-8K3/8K7/9C7/8K9)

xx?xx: Trailer Hitch 0 = Trailer Hitch not installed (PR-1D0)
1 = Trailer Hitch installed (PR-1D2)

xxx?x: Headlights 0 = Halogen Headlights w/o Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q0/8Q1+8K0/8K7)
1 = Halogen Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q0/8Q1+8K1/8K3/9C6/9C7)
2 = Bi-Xenon Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K9/8K4)
3 = Bi-Xenon Headlights w/o Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K0/8K7)
4 = Bi-Xenon Headlights with Daytime Running/Tail/License Plate Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K1/8K3)

xxxx?: Country 1 = Rest of World/Nordic Countries/Denmark/Croatia/Baltic Countries with Bi-Xenon
2 = Nordic Countries/Denmark/Croatia/Baltic Countries without Bi-Xenon
3 = USA/Canada with Bi-Xenon
4 = Canada without Bi-Xenon
5 = Special Vehicles

[Hockenheim]

VAGCOM Channel 9

Audi A4 (8E) Central Electronics (8EC/8ED)

Contents
[hide] 1 Coding
2 Adaptation 2.1 Channel 001: Coming Home Time
2.2 Channel 002: Brake Light Dimming
2.3 Channel 003: Tail Light Dimming
2.4 Channel 004: Rear Fog Light Dimming
2.5 Channel 005: Daytime Running Lights Dimming (Low Beam)
2.6 Channel 006: Daytime Running Lights Dimming (High Beam)
2.7 Channel 007: Daytime Running Lights Dimming (Fog Lights)
2.8 Channel 008: Daytime Running Lights
2.9 Channel 009: Switch-Off Delay (Low Beam)
2.10 Channel 010: Low Beam Response
2.11 Channel 011: Low Beam Response (Terminal 15)
2.12 Channel 012: Highway/Comfort Blinking
2.13 Channel 013: Wiper Setup
2.14 Channel 014: NAR Parking Light Deactivation
2.15 Channel 016: Fog Light Cold Diagnosis
2.16 Channel 020: Rain-/Light Sensor Setup
2.17 Channel 021: Assistance Light Sensor Correction
2.18 Channel 022: Transmission Grade (Front Window)
2.19 Channel 081: Component Protection

Coding
?xxxx: Chassis 0 = Limousine (PR-K8B)
1 = Avant (PR-K8D)
2 = Cabriolet (PR-K8K)

x?xxx: Driving Light Switch 0 = Rain/Light Sensor (G397) not installed (PR-8K0/8K1/9C6/8K4)
1 = Rain/Light Sensor (G397) installed (PR-8K3/8K7/9C7/8K9)

xx?xx: Trailer Hitch 0 = Trailer Hitch not installed (PR-1D0)
1 = Trailer Hitch installed (PR-1D2)

xxx?x: Headlights 0 = Halogen Headlights w/o Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q0/8Q1+8K0/8K7)
1 = Halogen Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q0/8Q1+8K1/8K3/9C6/9C7)
2 = Bi-Xenon Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K9/8K4)
3 = Bi-Xenon Headlights w/o Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K0/8K7)
4 = Bi-Xenon Headlights with Daytime Running/Tail/License Plate Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K1/8K3)

xxxx?: Country 1 = Rest of World/Nordic Countries/Denmark/Croatia/Baltic Countries with Bi-Xenon
2 = Nordic Countries/Denmark/Croatia/Baltic Countries without Bi-Xenon
3 = USA/Canada with Bi-Xenon
4 = Canada without Bi-Xenon
5 = Special Vehicles

Wow great info, thanks again! How on earth do you gain this information? Just trial and error?

[Hockenheim]

Or even better, can I enable my fog lights to be my DRL's?

[airbornerifleman]

^ no you can't

OP:
xxx?x: Headlights 0 = Halogen Headlights w/o Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q0/8Q1+8K0/8K7)
1 = Halogen Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q0/8Q1+8K1/8K3/9C6/9C7)
2 = Bi-Xenon Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K9/8K4)
3 = Bi-Xenon Headlights w/o Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K0/8K7)
4 = Bi-Xenon Headlights with Daytime Running/Tail/License Plate Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K1/8K3)

^OPTION 3

But cold diagnostics still applied to DRLs. You might still get the error.

[hsmithboy30]

I found it on the Ross-Tech website, its the best place i have found to look for VAGCOM codes. I used it when i fitted OEM bi-xenons, hope you find it useful

[frankvan]

Any notes on what it actually means when it says "dimming". What exactly does that function do? And what is the low beam "response"?

[frankvan]

ok, figured out what dimming is - it actually changes the brightness of the selected light group. Must be different markets that this would be used for? I remember old cars where you just stuck in a light bulb and the brightness was determined how well your battery was charged and the function of the alternator and voltage regulator. my how things change....

[airbornerifleman]

Its a great option for members that have tinted tail lights. They can up the brightness for better visibility.