Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
10-17-2010, 09:36 PM
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Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
I couldn't find an answer to this in the manual. I have a new A4 with the eyebrow LED daytime running lights. If I turn left or right, and the signal lights are flashing on that side, the LED lights go out on that side. People tell me a headlight is out, but it's only until the signals go off. Never seen this before on a vehicle. Normal on Audi or do I have an issue? Thanks for help on this before I go back to the dealer.
10-18-2010, 12:28 AM
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Re: Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
The dimming of the LED is so other drivers can see the turn signal which is in the same line of sight. If you see how bright the LEDs are, then imagine the turn signal being activated, almost no-one looking at the front of the car would notice. That's why it's programmed to dim while the turn signal is on. If you can program it to stay on, try it and see which you prefer; but there's nothing wrong with your lighting. Can't say I like the look and dimming nor the location of turning lamps on these new Audis, but hey, I'm just an old guy with a tuned A8.
10-18-2010, 09:24 AM
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Re: Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
Thanks. You'd think the manual would mention that somewhere, being such a visibly obvious and unique to Audi feature. Maybe every care should do it?
12-31-2010, 01:59 AM
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Re: Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
Were you able to figure this out? If the vehicle is new, I would take it to the dealership to check and see if they can reprogram your car for the function(s) you want/need. While you're there, have them give you other options that you might want to get reprogrammed while your car is online.
12-31-2010, 11:58 AM
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Re: Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
I've come to live with the one-eyed turn signal look. I'm bringing the car back to the dealer in Feb for an oil change/maintenance checkup so it's a good time to do anything. What other things could they re-program? Like watching the DVD's on the Nav while driving? That would be fun!
12-31-2010, 02:14 PM
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Re: Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
Were you able to figure this out? If the vehicle is new, I would take it to the dealership to check and see if they can reprogram your car for the function(s) you want/need. While you're there, have them give you other options that you might want to get reprogrammed while your car is online.
I've come to live with the one-eyed turn signal look. I'm bringing the car back to the dealer in Feb for an oil change/maintenance checkup so it's a good time to do anything. What other things could they re-program? Like watching the DVD's on the Nav while driving? That would be fun!
You will need to get someone with a vag-com to do it for you.
12-31-2010, 03:17 PM
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Re: Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
vag com it! the turn signal is easily noticeable when the led's are on.. i have no clue as to why they dont have this as stock.
12-31-2010, 03:20 PM
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Re: Newby issue with turn signals and LED daytime lights
Now you are gonna say how come they do it in Europe, well the European road test and to get your licence is far more superior the one in North America. Lets face it you got face you get a licence. Might as well start printing them on cereal boxes
