Coming/Leaving home lights

**tony_anon** · 29-02-2008,01:04 PM

This is down as an option according to the manual when you lock/unlock your car. Bascially the switch for it is next to the headlight aim control (below the lights switch) which I don't have. Is this possible to retro-fit? Need new control unit and wiring? I think this is different to the auto lights which come on when it gets dark.

**nickynibbles** · 29-02-2008,01:50 PM

This is something you can turn on using vagcom if you've got it. If not then a friendly local auto-electrician should be able to do this for you. Its come up before on the forum so do a search for more details.

**ads_ali** · 27-03-2008,06:42 PM

Hi,

I have the same issue as Tony, can someone please post a link regarding this issue

thanks

**Spr0cket** · 28-03-2008,09:24 AM

I believe more than just a software settting is required using VAG-COM.
If the dash switch is set tpo on for this feature, the fog lights do not illuminate on entry or exit if it's light out - only during low light conditions.

This therefore implies the light sensor is also required, which typically would only be present if the auto lights pack is installed.

There have been a few good threads on this - one contained a full write up for isntallation including the dimming rear view mirror as part of the same job.

**ads_ali** · 01-04-2008,07:26 PM

can you please post a link to that thread... thanks

**Spr0cket** · 02-04-2008,08:36 AM

I may have read this on another site - so excuse the blatant off site link :

http://www.navplus.us/forums/showthr...ht=coming+home

There's a few considerations and dependencies to get it working...

**blicky_1** · 02-04-2008,02:25 PM

I was interested in this but it looks a bit too involved for me....and £££ in bits + VAGcom

**Spr0cket** · 02-04-2008,02:35 PM

I'm North Hants so if you could get to me, I have Vag-Com so could help with the coding if it would make the idea any more viable.

**rick_s** · 02-04-2008,11:09 PM

I've asked this question on the forum before... mycarsavw recommended this site: http://www.autowindow.com/. btw...it's the 'autowindow brite'.

Havn't got round to ordering it yet.. as don't know of anyone who could fit it..

My friend has 325Ci and has fitted some kinda 'wiring loom or loop??' ... linked to his interior lights. But now that I have HID's, not too sure if this technique would work as they require a significant charge to get 'em going!

**tony_anon** · 05-09-2008,07:59 PM

Has anybody managed to do this? According to this thread in the B7 forum:

https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=46888

you can install the coming home/parking feature without any auto-dimming mirrors but you do need to put a wire across pins to fool the system that you have the auto light switch. After that its vag-com coding. If it can be done for a A3, then I don't see why not for a A4.