2004 A4 Running Lights
01-14-2005, 04:45 PM
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Re: 2004 A4 Running Lights
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:15:31 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote:
> In message <tsdfu01mu1a31o9upsu2goa7tmf5tn5pjq@4ax.com>
> Jay Somerset <jay@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 13:03:20 -0500, "Len Sadauskas"
> > <LenSadauskas@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > > I am told that the Canadian models have provisions for turning on
> > > the front fog lights by themselves to satisfy their requirement for
> > > daytime running lights. Does anyone know if there is there a simple
> > > modification to do the same in a US 2004 A4 model?
> > > Thanks
> > > Len
> > >
> > There is a mod, but it isn't simple. I had it done to a '98 A6 -- 3
> > hours labor. Talk to your Audi dealer, or call one in Canada if your
> > local dealer is unfamiliar.
> >
> > However, I would just turn on the (low beam) headlights manually -- a
> > lot cheaper, and after a while, it becomes as automatic as fastening
> > your seat belt.
>
> I thought that setting up DRLs on the B6 A4 was a simple configuration
> change using VAG-COM, or similar - see
> http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html
Well, I guess Audi finally smartened up. That certainly won't work on a '98
model car, however.
> In message <tsdfu01mu1a31o9upsu2goa7tmf5tn5pjq@4ax.com>
> Jay Somerset <jay@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 13:03:20 -0500, "Len Sadauskas"
> > <LenSadauskas@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > > I am told that the Canadian models have provisions for turning on
> > > the front fog lights by themselves to satisfy their requirement for
> > > daytime running lights. Does anyone know if there is there a simple
> > > modification to do the same in a US 2004 A4 model?
> > > Thanks
> > > Len
> > >
> > There is a mod, but it isn't simple. I had it done to a '98 A6 -- 3
> > hours labor. Talk to your Audi dealer, or call one in Canada if your
> > local dealer is unfamiliar.
> >
> > However, I would just turn on the (low beam) headlights manually -- a
> > lot cheaper, and after a while, it becomes as automatic as fastening
> > your seat belt.
>
> I thought that setting up DRLs on the B6 A4 was a simple configuration
> change using VAG-COM, or similar - see
> http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html
Well, I guess Audi finally smartened up. That certainly won't work on a '98
model car, however.
01-14-2005, 05:58 PM
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Re: 2004 A4 Running Lights
In message <eqigu0puelgfn7e5nvjg63d7kaoj6l1gmb@4ax.com>
Jay Somerset <jay@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:15:31 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote:
> > I thought that setting up DRLs on the B6 A4 was a simple configuration
> > change using VAG-COM, or similar - see
> > http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html
>
> Well, I guess Audi finally smartened up. That certainly won't work on
> a '98 model car, however.
No, nor on my 2003 RS6 - but the OP was asking about a 2004 A4 (hence a
B6 model).
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Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Jay Somerset <jay@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:15:31 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote:
> > I thought that setting up DRLs on the B6 A4 was a simple configuration
> > change using VAG-COM, or similar - see
> > http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html
>
> Well, I guess Audi finally smartened up. That certainly won't work on
> a '98 model car, however.
No, nor on my 2003 RS6 - but the OP was asking about a 2004 A4 (hence a
B6 model).
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
01-14-2005, 05:58 PM
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Re: 2004 A4 Running Lights
In message <eqigu0puelgfn7e5nvjg63d7kaoj6l1gmb@4ax.com>
Jay Somerset <jay@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:15:31 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote:
> > I thought that setting up DRLs on the B6 A4 was a simple configuration
> > change using VAG-COM, or similar - see
> > http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html
>
> Well, I guess Audi finally smartened up. That certainly won't work on
> a '98 model car, however.
No, nor on my 2003 RS6 - but the OP was asking about a 2004 A4 (hence a
B6 model).
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Jay Somerset <jay@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:15:31 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote:
> > I thought that setting up DRLs on the B6 A4 was a simple configuration
> > change using VAG-COM, or similar - see
> > http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html
>
> Well, I guess Audi finally smartened up. That certainly won't work on
> a '98 model car, however.
No, nor on my 2003 RS6 - but the OP was asking about a 2004 A4 (hence a
B6 model).
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
01-14-2005, 05:58 PM
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Re: 2004 A4 Running Lights
In message <eqigu0puelgfn7e5nvjg63d7kaoj6l1gmb@4ax.com>
Jay Somerset <jay@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:15:31 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote:
> > I thought that setting up DRLs on the B6 A4 was a simple configuration
> > change using VAG-COM, or similar - see
> > http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html
>
> Well, I guess Audi finally smartened up. That certainly won't work on
> a '98 model car, however.
No, nor on my 2003 RS6 - but the OP was asking about a 2004 A4 (hence a
B6 model).
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Jay Somerset <jay@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:15:31 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote:
> > I thought that setting up DRLs on the B6 A4 was a simple configuration
> > change using VAG-COM, or similar - see
> > http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html
>
> Well, I guess Audi finally smartened up. That certainly won't work on
> a '98 model car, however.
No, nor on my 2003 RS6 - but the OP was asking about a 2004 A4 (hence a
B6 model).
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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