Mk6 LED Taillights

[AdamD]

I had my car coded up with VCDS this afternoon, to remove the bulb-out warnings after fitting the Golf R OEM LEDs.

EDIT: At this stage I had set the incorrect coding value which, while removing the bulb-out warnings, I later realised was the cause of issues with my DRLs and parking lights. For more information, and the correct coding information for a March 2010 (likely > week 45 2009) build GTI with halogen headlights, see this post.

[Ozram]

AFAIK, everyone in Australia who's fitted the LEDs has had success with the above code, irrespective of build date or model (Ozram used the same code on his 09-build 118TSI).

Agreed Adam. I think the coding that is sent out is for L/H/D models and/or the US models with no foglights.

Just found out something else that may be of interest. It appears that Golf's built before May 2009 may have an earlier style of light controller that may not be able to be coded. Only work around appears to be to install a new controller, which would be expensive.

Looks like my June 2009 build squeaked it in then. Phew!!

[Escell]

Got a reply back from volkspower re led lights coding, very vaguely saying that he has no idea if coding would work. Sounds similar to another reply to this thread. Since we all know what is needed, I might just head to my dealer to have the recoding done.

My lights are on the way from Germany, ordered 5 days ago. Many thanks to ozram and golfitup for the help. Will post pics later.

[Corey_R]

Since we all know what is needed, I might just head to my dealer to have the recoding done

Keep in mind that VCDS is not a Volkswagen tool, so the dealers possibly do not use it...

[Escell]

Ah I see. Has anyone in Melbourne had the recoding done for these lights?

Please pass on their contact details if you have.

[Hail]

Took my car to get coded this morning and they couldnt detect an error through VCDS...even though the blown globe light is showing on my display.

They went into the control module and selected "18" but couldnt gain access.. I'm sure there is something they arent doing right..

In addition...before I went to get the re-code done I noticed after leaving a stand still that my kms accumulated (showing in the bottom left hand corner of the MFD) changed to a symbol showing "- - -" and "km/h" with a small speed type image and then returned to my kms total at the lights. Will check the manual when I get home and see what this means.

[Corey_R]

When you say "they", who is they? And did you see them using VCDS, or was this information relayed to you ?

[team_v]

In addition...before I went to get the re-code done I noticed after leaving a stand still that my kms accumulated (showing in the bottom left hand corner of the MFD) changed to a symbol showing "- - -" and "km/h" with a small speed type image and then returned to my kms total at the lights. Will check the manual when I get home and see what this means.

It just means you hit the cruise control reset.
When resetting the cruise control memory, mine will blank out, have the ----- and then go back to distance since zero'd.

[Hail]

When you say "they", who is they? And did you see them using VCDS, or was this information relayed to you ?

They being a APR authorised dealer (figured they would have VCDS), Yeah I was standing behind his shoulder.

BTW I got my car GTI in Nov 2009, not sure of build week...

Edit: OK - I went on to Ross-Tech's website and worked out what the bloke was doing incorrectly, they went to 18 Supp Codes... and it kept saying not available.. They needed to go (based on AdamD's post) to 09-Cent Electrics -> Coding 07 -> select "Long Coding Helper" - > select byte 18 -> change binary code to 00000100 -> press ESC - > click "Do it".

[Ozram]

Edit: OK - I went on to Ross-Tech's website and worked out what the bloke was doing incorrectly, they went to 18 Supp Codes... and it kept saying not available.. They needed to go (based on AdamD's post) to 09-Cent Electrics -> Coding 07 -> select "Long Coding Helper" - > select byte 18 -> change binary code to 00000100 -> press ESC - > click "Do it".

Or you could have used the original link I sent out http://www.mk6golfgti.co.uk/forum/in...opic,81.0.html

I think I told you in a PM to print it out and take it with you when you got it coded.....

[AdamD]

change binary code to 00000100 -> press ESC - > click "Do it".

Just to clarify on the long coding helper entry for byte 18: the value to set (for my car anyway) is 15 in hexadecimal, and 10101 in binary, however VCDS may require up to a full 8 bytes be entered when changing the value (I didn't actually make the changes when my car was being coded, but I did observe). If this is the case, just pad with leading zeros (so, 00010101 for example).

EDIT: For more information, and the correct coding information for a March 2010 (likely > week 45 2009) build GTI with halogen headlights, see this post.

[GTI mk6]

Or you could have used the original link I sent out http://www.mk6golfgti.co.uk/forum/in...opic,81.0.html

I think I told you in a PM to print it out and take it with you when you got it coded.....

Hi Ozram,
not sure if its my server throwing a curly at me but I cant open the link you
posted (tried it 3 times) so just wondering if you could try opening it from
this thread please?

Still working on saving for these cool LED's mate, may send you a PM again when I
have the $$$.

Waiting for dealership to call me back today regarding cost from them to re-code
or if they can/will do so.

You have been such a great help regarding these LED's for all who are interested,
along with info from Adam as well.
So good on you guys, much appreciated

[AdamD]

not sure if its my server throwing a curly at me but I cant open the link you posted (tried it 3 times) so just wondering if you could try opening it from this thread please?

That link was inadvertently truncated. Here is the link you're after:

Golf Mk6 R LED Taillight Retro Fit Guide

(Taken from Ozram's extremely useful DIY LED Install post.)

[Ozram]

That link was inadvertently truncated. Here is the link you're after:

Golf Mk6 R LED Taillight Retro Fit Guide

Thanks for that Adam. Sorry GTI mk6, I didn't realise the link was broken.

[GTI mk6]

Thanks you guys,
youre the best