Bi-Xenon issues GTI6

[Sute]

I wonder if anyone else (with Bi-xenon’s) has the same issue.

No matter where you leave the light switch (0, Auto, Park, Lights), the low beam + rear lights are always on.

The dealer told me that they have informed the VW about this and apparently they are already working on a fix.

I know they have the DRL feature but they are the tiny lights housed under the xenons.

[niulf]

You got your Bi-Xeonons already?! I'm still waiting for my one.

[Corey_R]

Sounds as though there is a configuration issue or something like that with the car. I doubt it's a fault related to the Xenon's specifically. I wouldn't stress too much mate - driving with your headlights on even during the day is the "daytime running lights" of old. They'll be fine until the dealer finds the solution for you

[Sute]

You got your Bi-Xeonons already?! I'm still waiting for my one.

Yeah mate, I was soo lucky to snub this destaned for a Melbourne dealer as a shopfloor display model - as it came fully loaded with all the factory options.

Don't feel bad but I only order/pay for it on the 20 Jan 10, and got it on Tuesday 08 Feb 10.

[niulf]

Yeah mate, I was soo lucky to snub this destaned for a Melbourne dealer as a shopfloor display model - as it came fully loaded with all the factory options.

Don't feel bad but I only order/pay for it on the 20 Jan 10, and got it on Tuesday 08 Feb 10.

Checked with my dealer this afternoon. Mine will arrive on 25/02.

[Sute]

VW dealer update on the Xenon issue.

The dealer was kind enough to show me the offical VW letter stating the aknowledgment of the Xenon issue - always on. VW is working on a solution and will be installed on cars in due course at the next service.

I mentioned the replacement bulb policy and apparently it is free of charge (cost $280) until the fix is applied. I'll see if this can be given in writting.

[Mk6 GTI]

VW dealer update on the Xenon issue.

The dealer was kind enough to show me the offical VW letter stating the aknowledgment of the Xenon issue - always on. VW is working on a solution and will be installed on cars in due course at the next service.

I mentioned the replacement bulb policy and apparently it is free of charge (cost $280) until the fix is applied. I'll see if this can be given in writting.

Im expecting mine mid april, do you think it would have been rectified by the time i get mine? :|

So the DRL is the little light under projector beam?

Cheers!

[Christopher]

At least VW are being rather helpful with this issue, replacement parts hassel free is really all you could want until a fix is in place.. Good to see them looking after their customers..

[Mk6 GTI]

anyone else with xenons having this issue??

[shaq]

Hi Guys,

I just picked up my GTI on last tuesday.. YAY !! Finally !! after waiting since november last year !.. So i opted for the Bi Zenons cause i luv them.. but the thing is the damn thing has the Day time driving lights always set to on. Ive tried for the life of me to turn them off from the instructions in the manual about the pressing the left indicator down, bull back to flash then turn iginition to on.. but that doesnt work if you have Xenons. The only way to turn this off i heard is by connectiing the VAG COM and going into the settings and switching off that way. I dont want the xenons on during the day when im driving everyday.. those bulbs cost an arm and a leg!! Anyone else has this issue? Me not happy jan !!

[MkVIGTI]

I think I saw some post explaining that the low beam of the Bi-xenon is also the DRL as the little ones housed under the Xenons were not bright enough to comply with the European regulations, therefore VW has to also use the low beam as DRL?

[Maverick]

Hi Guys,

I just picked up my GTI on last tuesday.. YAY !! Finally !! after waiting since november last year !.. So i opted for the Bi Zenons cause i luv them.. but the thing is the damn thing has the Day time driving lights always set to on. Ive tried for the life of me to turn them off from the instructions in the manual about the pressing the left indicator down, bull back to flash then turn iginition to on.. but that doesnt work if you have Xenons. The only way to turn this off i heard is by connectiing the VAG COM and going into the settings and switching off that way. I dont want the xenons on during the day when im driving everyday.. those bulbs cost an arm and a leg!! Anyone else has this issue? Me not happy jan !!

If an arm and a leg to you is ~$150 I'd hate to see what the GTI cost was? Six billion arms and legs?

[Corey_R]

Don't exaggerate Mav! $45,000 / $150 is obviously only 300 arms and legs. Although where shaq got them from I don't know!

But yeah, Mav has a point. They're not _that_ expensive, and they also last like 3 to 9 times longer than regular headlights.

This is information from the Bi-Xenon on GTI (Pics + Info) thread.

H7 standard bulbs last for 330 hours (b3) and 550 hours (tc)
H7 long life bulbs last for 450 hours (b3) and 930 hours (tc)
H7 +80/90 bulbs like the nightbreaker last for 100 hours (b3) and 200 hours (tc)

Osram D2S Xenon bulbs have a life of 2000 hours (b3) and 3000 hours (tc)
(these are fitted oem to Volkswagens)

Data and info on the b3 and tc are on this page

Adding high performance halogen bulbs to your Volkswagen

So say you average 35kph in your car. 2000 hours is 70,000km and 3000 hours is 105,000km.

So when you get to around 70,000km in your car, just order in two replacement bulbs from Europe on the internet so that you save heaps of money, and don't have to wait with a blown globe. Considering the cost of your car, and the upgrade cost of the Xenon and how much better than regular headlights they are, it's really not a lot of money.

[niulf]

I called VW for a solution few days ago. They told me this is how the car designed. They are working on it.

[Mk6 GTI]

I called VW for a solution few days ago. They told me this is how the car designed. They are working on it.

So its designed to have the low beam on and also rear parking lights? :|