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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Question My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

I just received an A4 2009 Convertible from Miami . It won't pass RIV inspection at Canadian Tire ; regulations require DRL to go on automatically .US models do not and have on/off button. I talked to two Ottawa Audi dealers and Audi Canada customer service. They say they don't have software to modify it and are no help at all.They don't even know if an aftermarket DRL kit can be insalled. Surely someone has recently imported an Audi and had similar issue . i can't licence and drive it ! help
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Default Re: My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

Reprogram it, get someone in you are to use a vag-com and program it to Canada, and/or bypass the DRL Switch by pulling out the Headlight control **** to gain access to the DRL switch, once in there disconnect the two wires and clip them together, or rewire the ends, insulate it with electrical tape and you are done!
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Default Re: My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

I am stuck with this. I have a canadian car though! Some retard isntalled a HID kit on the car before i bought it and now there are not DRL. It wont pass safety! I have looked for instructions to reverse for hours and hours but no help!
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Default Re: My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

im sure it's reprogrammable... it has been so far with other audis... just take it to an independant audi mechanic and he/she should be able to take care of it... they just have to reprogram it with VAGCOM
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Buy in Canada!
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Default Re: My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

Does anyone know where the relay is for a a4 2003? Thanks
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Default Re: My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

gurvir44- all the relays and fuses are located under drivers side dash. Open your left driver side door and pry the plastic cover off of the dash(located on the side) then you'll see fuses and relays tucked in there.
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Default Re: My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

I live in Canada and imported my B6 A4 last year. I had to get DRLs going and it couldn't have been easier-you can do it yourself using a VAG-COM cable and the appropriate software (check Ross-Tech: Home for both) or take it to the stealership and have them do it. Shouldn't cost more than $50. To be clear, DRLs can be enabled without any hardware modifications whatsoever.

BTW, before 10 other people rip into you for it, next time use the forum search function before asking a question that's been asked and answered many times in the Audi forums...

cheers!
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Default Re: My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

Originally Posted by petzl
I live in Canada and imported my B6 A4 last year. I had to get DRLs going and it couldn't have been easier-you can do it yourself using a VAG-COM cable and the appropriate software (check Ross-Tech: Home for both) or take it to the stealership and have them do it. Shouldn't cost more than $50. To be clear, DRLs can be enabled without any hardware modifications whatsoever.

BTW, before 10 other people rip into you for it, next time use the forum search function before asking a question that's been asked and answered many times in the Audi forums...

cheers!
Not from me but from another site.
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Default Re: My imported a4- drl won't pass riv inspection

Originally Posted by petzl
Not from me but from another site.
Is there a step by step instructions for the vag com? I followed one and couldnt find long code's option in vagcom.

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