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| SirAndy |
 Mar 3 2009, 09:21 PM
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Resident German  Group: Admin Posts: 41,675 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California  |
So, i've got my 2002 Jetta for a little over a year now and the battery died on me this morning.
No big deal, i thought. Went to my local flaps and got a new one, replaced it, so far so good. Then i went online and low and behold found out that my car seems to have a problem with the battery draining. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Now, here's the question: My car came with the "neat" feature of headlights that are always on. As soon as i turn the key, they light up, no matter if night or day. How can i turn my headlights off so i can actually recharge the battery while driving during the day? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Andy |
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| r_towle |
Mar 3 2009, 09:24 PM
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VAGCOM Download that and buy a cable from Ebay. There is alot of info on how to use it on vwvortex.com |
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| ArtechnikA |
Mar 3 2009, 09:40 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Mar 3 2009, 10:24 PM)  VAGCOM Download that and buy a cable from Ebay. There is alot of info on how to use it on vwvortex.com And yet more at the real site: Ross-Tech Website It's not 'VAGCOM' any more due to a silly trademark squabble with Volkswagen AG (a major purchaser of the product, BTW...) it's now officially "VCDS." New name, same product. It's a few more $$ but I always suggest supporting Uwe and buying a real cable from Ross-Tech. (I worked there for a few years but that was 3 years ago; I don't get anything from the sales except knowing that people who buy the real deal have far fewer problems...) If you -do- buy a 'clone' interface cable, at least register the software (used to be $99). Real Ross-Tech cables act as a license dongle and include a fully activated license key. DLR coding is frequently found under 'Central Convenience.' But there will be a section on the Ross-Tech site called "Things I can do with my car" organised by year and model. But if the car in question has sloppy handbrake cables like many, the "cheater" way to turn off the DLR is pull up the handbrake a click. |
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SirAndy OT: 2002 VW Jetta question: How do i turn off the headlights? Mar 3 2009, 09:21 PM
scotty
VAGCOM
Download that and buy a cable from Ebay.... Mar 3 2009, 10:45 PM ArtechnikA
Would the VAGCOM (Ross-Tech) and cable be a must ... Mar 4 2009, 06:26 AM
sendjonathanmail
yep, thats what works on my jetta. Mar 3 2009, 10:13 PM effutuo101 It is designed to run with the headlights on.
I w... Mar 3 2009, 10:31 PM arvcube some folks have pulled relay 173 out (DRL). Not s... Mar 4 2009, 12:26 AM ejm If you think it's a charging problem check the... Mar 4 2009, 05:34 AM SirAndy
If you think it's a charging problem check th... Mar 4 2009, 12:59 PM ejm
Mhmmm. I get 14.5V across the terminals when the ... Mar 4 2009, 05:20 PM McMark If the current being produced by the alternator is... Mar 4 2009, 03:11 PM Cap'n Krusty After reading through this thread, I've notice... Mar 4 2009, 05:36 PM MDG as always the Cap'n is spot on; DRL's have... Mar 4 2009, 05:46 PM pete-stevers bash em out....and throw it out
i will never own a... Mar 4 2009, 06:25 PM Cap'n Krusty I work on post 2000 (A4) J/G/NBs all the time, oft... Mar 4 2009, 06:41 PM sww914 I think I'd use a 5 iron. Mar 4 2009, 11:29 PM highways Disconnect the low beam power cable, splice it int... Mar 5 2009, 02:54 AM Vacca Rabite
Disconnect the low beam power cable, splice it in... Mar 5 2009, 07:51 AM |
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