I Did a Thing Today

"Trevor Mohr" (CarFanatic1342)
11/11/2014 at 22:45 • Filed to: None

Actually, this was done about 2 weeks ago.

Anyways, I did an OEM VW Euro light switch replacement. The US spec one is simple; it's either on or off, with fogs. DRL's always stay on. Here's the US spec switch:

Now, here's the one I replaced it with. Again, 100% OEM.

So this one has front and rear fogs, auto lights, and now I have the option to have the DRL's on or off, not on 100% of the time. I had to run the trigger wire for that, it was relatively easy. Then, I had to code it using VCDS. Also easy. Looks much better, I love the look. I don't have the Auto light function yet; if I wanted to go OEM it would require a new windshield, and the aftermarket sensor is stick-on.

DISCUSSION (8)

AM3R > Trevor Mohr
11/11/2014 at 22:48

Auto lights are great in my bmw, I'm planning on switching to xenon eventually so I'm looking forward to doing all the required coding haha..

Trevor Mohr > AM3R
11/11/2014 at 22:50

You're going to love the switch over to xenon. What's good about coding with VW is that there is VAGCOM; this is pretty much the only system that can handle anything with electronic coding. There are nice mods that can be done, such as putting in options for having the unlock/lock key buttons raise and lower the windows, etc.. Only problem is, it's super expensive. I had my stuff done at the usual small weekly parking lot VW meets.

AM3R > Trevor Mohr
11/11/2014 at 23:01

my key fob will roll windows down/open sunroof if I hold down the unlock button (w/o coding), I had to code it to also close them which is extremely convenient. I also coded my mirrors to fold in when I park, although I've since removed it.

I'm surprised you say it's expensive, I know the VAG guys love coding, and all you really need is a laptop and a cable which can be picked up used fairly cheaply.

Trevor Mohr > AM3R
11/11/2014 at 23:58

The cable is usually over $250.00, but you can make that money back by doing coding for others.

AM3R > Trevor Mohr
11/12/2014 at 06:45

Yeah it's a good way to make money if you spend time on VAG forums. I thought about offering a coding/vinyl wrapping service but I cant commit the time yet.

Trevor Mohr > AM3R
11/12/2014 at 14:16

Yeah, its certainly time consuming. Vinyl wrapping is an art in of itself

AM3R > Trevor Mohr
11/12/2014 at 19:09

it's very rewarding. My interior trim looked great in carbon fiber even though I went back to wood. I may wrap it in a dark aluminum sometime soon just to see how it looks.

Trevor Mohr > AM3R
11/13/2014 at 00:23

You can't go wrong with carbon in a BMW interior, wood is great too though.