TDI 1.6SE Coming/leaving home function + problems

[garboy1]

Does the 1.6 TDI SE have this function if so how do i activate it ?
It does light up the main and rear lights when I unlock it with the remote, but will they remain lit when i leave the car and lock it ?. It he has the midline computer fited. ps car going back for the fifth time in 8 weeks for work problems so far :-
Rear wash wipe was damaged on delivery (hinge was snapped)
Rear door panel replaced (faulty manufacture loose handle)
i pod lead missing
constant dashboard rattles
fan belt replaced (constant slipping noise during wet weather, was frayed when they inspected it)
last 2 problems still not fixed !
all in all still like it just want the last 2 problems fixed anyone else had similar problems ?

[dmw76]

Sorry to hear about the probs youve had with your car. The SE does have this function im sure there is a thread about it on hear cant remember how to do it but have a search you will find it.

[anand81uk]

I have the 1.6SE Tdi, and yes it does have the coming home and leaving home function. When unlocking the car during poor light the lights should come on at the front and rear, however only when the lights are set to 'Auto'

However, unfortunatley to activate the coming home lights you must briefly flash the indicator stalk to full beam and the coming home lights will be activated for approx 10-15 seconds after the last car door is closed. On the MK5 this would happen automatically with no need to flash the indicator stalk towards you.

Hope that helps

[garboy1]

Thanks will give it a try when the car is back from the dealers ! when for a drive with a technician who thinks he knows where the rattles are coming from, also checking pulley alignment and tensioner. Did try the full beam before switching off the engine iaw the handbook and it did'nt work, will try it again maybe the ignition needs to be off and then try the flasher ? cheers

[anand81uk]

Thanks will give it a try when the car is back from the dealers ! when for a drive with a technician who thinks he knows where the rattles are coming from, also checking pulley alignment and tensioner. Did try the full beam before switching off the engine iaw the handbook and it did'nt work, will try it again maybe the ignition needs to be off and then try the flasher ? cheers

Yes sorry, the ignition must be off and then activate the coming home by flashing the full beam briefly.

[moe360]

I have the 1.6SE Tdi, and yes it does have the coming home and leaving home function. When unlocking the car during poor light the lights should come on at the front and rear, however only when the lights are set to 'Auto'

However, unfortunatley to activate the coming home lights you must briefly flash the indicator stalk to full beam and the coming home lights will be activated for approx 10-15 seconds after the last car door is closed. On the MK5 this would happen automatically with no need to flash the indicator stalk towards you.

Hope that helps

What ? flash the indicator stalk to full beam.... mine works without doing that. All i do is park up take the keys out of the ignition and the auto lights are on. I do not need to pull any stalks all happens automatically even the interior lighting comes on when I pull the key out.

If the lights are set to auto it should work as described above, every time you unlock the car the lights should come on and vice cersa when coming home.

[anand81uk]

What ? flash the indicator stalk to full beam.... mine works without doing that. All i do is park up take the keys out of the ignition and the auto lights are on. I do not need to pull any stalks all happens automatically even the interior lighting comes on when I pull the key out.

If the lights are set to auto it should work as described above, every time you unlock the car the lights should come on and vice cersa when coming home.

Really?!!! This has to be my biggest annoyance on the car! Even the handbook suggests that you need to flash the headlights once to activate the coming home feature. It works fine when unlocking the car, the lights come on. Also when pulling the key out of the ignition the interior lights come on, however the headlamps dont unless you flash the full beam! I would absolutly love for the lights to work in the way you have described!! Anyone else have it working like this when 'coming home'??

[p3asa]

Anyone else have it working like this when 'coming home'??

No. When I switch the car off the interior lights come on and the puddle lights come on but to get the headlights to come on to "see you home" you have to flash the main beam. Like you say, the automatic part was dropped from the MK V , which I personally prefer. Nothing worse than every other person saying "Hey mate you've left your lights on" I'm glad I now have the choice.

[moe360]

Really?!!! This has to be my biggest annoyance on the car! Even the handbook suggests that you need to flash the headlights once to activate the coming home feature. It works fine when unlocking the car, the lights come on. Also when pulling the key out of the ignition the interior lights come on, however the headlamps dont unless you flash the full beam! I would absolutly love for the lights to work in the way you have described!! Anyone else have it working like this when 'coming home'??

I just leave the light switch set to Auto and when I pull the key out the lights are on automatically for 15 secs i think as i set it in the highline computer. Never seen a problem with it looks pretty cool to me

[Blackthorn]

What ? flash the indicator stalk to full beam.... mine works without doing that. All i do is park up take the keys out of the ignition and the auto lights are on. I do not need to pull any stalks all happens automatically even the interior lighting comes on when I pull the key out.

If the lights are set to auto it should work as described above, every time you unlock the car the lights should come on and vice cersa when coming home.

I think we're talking about two different things here. Yes, when you take the key out the ignition the interior lights should come on, and the puddle lights when you lock the car.
But to activate the coming home function (ie; headlights and rear lights), you have to flash the main beam switch first.