Daytime running lights question

[Riveramichael17]

2016 mk7 gti ( about a month and a half old)

So I've been searching around and only found one method to turn off drl which is the turn signal. Unfortunately that did not work for me. Is there any other method to turn them off without having to code. Or can you explain better how to use the turn signal method( maybe I'm doing something wrong) Thanks in advance!!

 

[focalBlur]

Not sure what you are asking.

Normal function of the DRL's(NAR Lighting Package, not sure if it is exactly the same for no LP cars):
Any time the car is on and the parking brake is off and the dipped or main beam are off they should be on, including with parking lights.
Factory coding allows for one side to turn off when the corresponding turn signal is activated.

They only way to disable them fully is with coding changes, there are several options.
I have mine set so that I can turn them off in the car settings on the MIB II

 

[Riveramichael17]

With the 2016 mk7 gti s you have daytime running lights. I don't have the lighting package so the halogens kind of bother me. I would like to disable the drl so it's not on unless I turn it on. There's a method where you can turn it off by pushing the signal stalk down while switching the car to on position and pulling the stalk toward you. Once you here the beep the drl should turn off. However this isn't working for me. Maybe this worked with the older model of the mk7. I've heard may people have success with this method.

Thanks for you response. I appreciate it

 

[mk7matteo]

Probably have to code it. I did on my Golf and you can free up an option in your MFD that lets you toggle them on and off whenever you want. Never got the signal stalk to work

 

[MurDocINC]

If the orange lights annoy you, I recommend swapping for deautokey h15s. Nice white lights and 5mins to install.

 

[Riveramichael17]

Do you need one of those converter box for those lights? And I'm hearing people mention something about having an error code . Do you know roughly how much they go for? My plan was to get those lights but I still wouldn't like to hacer he lights running all day.

 

[MurDocINC]

They are a simple swap, nothing else needed, error free. DeAutoKey H15 $50

 

[Fanis1]

Early mk7s had the option in the infotainment system for the drls. For 15 and later models, there is no way to disable them without coding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_LUJ1WwlCY

This is the trick you are refering to, but it is disabled for the mk7.

 

[Riveramichael17]

That sucks. I thought I was doing something wrong. Guess I have to find someone that does vcds.

 

[The Fed]

I cannot understand why anyone would want to turn off what is probably the most effective safety feature you can have on a car.

 

[Riveramichael17]

I don't find it much of a safety feature during the day.

 

[The Fed]

I don't find it much of a safety feature during the day.

I guess it's your business if you don't care to help the odds of someone pulling out in front of you.

 

[Gregg702]

I cannot understand why anyone would want to turn off what is probably the most effective safety feature you can have on a car.

Agreed. DRL's are great, even during a bright day.

 

[Riveramichael17]

I guess it's your business if you don't care to help the odds of someone pulling out in front of you.

I'm sure they'll see the car before seeing dim drl.

 

[moreboost]

OBDeleven will allow you bring back the option in the infotainment system for the drls.