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    VW GTI DRLs and Dynamic Cornering Lights

    Hi All, I've got a MY2020 GTI and have a few questions about the DRLs and Dynamic Cornering Lights.

    I have noticed that the DRLs on the outer headlights of my car are the only ones that turn on. The inner DRL cluster does not turn on. In many other forums, primarily US based ones, I see that you can have both the inner and outer DRLs on. Read somewhere that post MY19 GTIs have them turned off? Is there anyway to turn them on or does it require a headlight mod to get it working?

    For the Dynamic Cornering Lights - How can I tell if my GTI has it or not? I have not noticed anything different while driving with my headlights on.

    Cheers!
    MY20 MK7.5 GTI - Solid White
    MY23 T-ROC STYLE - Silver Metallic
    Tags: cornering, drls, gti, lights, turn
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    I had an idea that later Golfs don't have functioning inner DRLs (more cost-cutting by VW to pay for dieselgate and EV development costs ? )
    2017 MY18 Golf R 7.5 Wolfsburg wagon (boring white) delivered 21 Sep 2017, 2008 Octavia vRS wagon 2.0 TFSI 6M (bright yellow), 2006 T5 Transporter van 2.5 TDI 6M (gone but not forgotten).

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    • #3
      Are you sure they arent the turn LED lights
      2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
      Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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      • #4
        Hi All, thanks for getting back to me. Here are some photos to illustrate the issue I am having.
        What I see on my car (the glow on the inner DRL is due to reflection from the outer DRL): https://imgur.com/FsWpLUI

        What I see on the internet for all GTIs I come across: https://imgur.com/Md6avIl



        https://imgur.com/FsWpLUI
        MY20 MK7.5 GTI - Solid White
        MY23 T-ROC STYLE - Silver Metallic

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        • #5
          Your dipped beam lights are on. DRLs turn off. Same on my A4 and MY2020 GTI

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Veteran78 View Post
            Hi All, thanks for getting back to me. Here are some photos to illustrate the issue I am having.
            What I see on my car (the glow on the inner DRL is due to reflection from the outer DRL): https://imgur.com/FsWpLUI

            What I see on the internet for all GTIs I come acrosUI
            @Veteran78 - Hi.

            Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news and I'm not sure where you got the "internet all GTIs" picture - but at least for Australian versions of MY20 GTI's, the 2 x inner "angel-eyes" are blanks (I'm fairly sure they always have been in the Antipodes)

            Download the current release GOLF brochure from here and go to page 24. It says under the GTI column that standard equipment is LED headlights for low and high beam, integrated single LED daytime driving light signature and automatic self-levelling.

            So - apparently it's a "signature" feature for the Aussie GTI!!!!

            Don
            Last edited by DV52; 09-02-2021, 05:58 PM.
            Please don't PM to ask questions about coding, or vehicle repairs. The better place to deal with these matters is in the forum proper. That way you get the benefit of the wider expertise of other forum members! Thank you.

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            • #7
              Other markets have to option the double DRL (can’t remember the name of the headlight package it’s part of).

              It was standard on the non-Original Mk7.5 GTIs until the MY19, was a bit of a surprise at the time. Didn’t stop me buying one

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              • #8
                Hi All, thanks for the feedback. Well, that didn't stop me for enjoying my GTI either

                The next question is, is there an option to retrofit the double DRLs?
                MY20 MK7.5 GTI - Solid White
                MY23 T-ROC STYLE - Silver Metallic

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                • #9
                  Why worry DRL's are working A lot of work and money for S*A
                  2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
                  Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Hillbilly View Post
                    Why worry DRL's are working A lot of work and money for S*A
                    100% agree

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Veteran78 View Post
                      Hi All, thanks for the feedback. Well, that didn't stop me for enjoying my GTI either

                      The next question is, is there an option to retrofit the double DRLs?
                      Money is better spent on a tune or some nice wheels IMO. Im sure you could retrofit headlights with a double DRL on each side but you are probably looking at $2,500 for this. That is ALOT of money for an extra DRL.

                      My 2015 GTI has the outer DRL's only and personally I think the GTI's look better (more aggressive) than the R's with the double DRL. The single DRL makes the car look wider IMO.
                      2017 Ford Fiesta ST the go kart

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Lucas_R View Post
                        My 2015 GTI has the outer DRL's only and personally I think the GTI's look better (more aggressive) than the R's with the double DRL. The single DRL makes the car look wider IMO.
                        It's not often I disagree with you, Lucas. Alas, this is 1 of those occasions ...
                        Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Lucas_R View Post
                          personally I think the GTI's look better (more aggressive) than the R's with the double DRL. The single DRL makes the car look wider IMO.
                          Completely agree with this. I secretly love my single DRL MY19 GTI. Plus it looks better than the R and is way more fun to drive. Fight me LOL

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by westenderbender View Post
                            Completely agree with this. I secretly love my single DRL MY19 GTI. Plus it looks better than the R and is way more fun to drive. Fight me LOL
                            And a lot slower .... :0
                            Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Sharkie View Post
                              And a lot slower .... :0
                              In all situations except doing U-turns in inner city Melbourne. GTI can do them in one then, the R needs a 3+ point turn [emoji23]

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