Euro Headlight Switch

[RobSVT]

Ok, so I'm going to bring this thread back some, so hopefully we can get some clear cut answers for others out there.

Update: I sent back the first switch I ordered and get a replacement one from ECS trouble free. Installed the new one, and front fogs work as designed, sorta. When the front fogs are turned on, the cornering lights also come on as well. Any idea as to what coding has to be changed for this to stop. I don't really want to burn the cornering lights out prematurely. This is on a 2012 CC R-Line.

- Robert

[swich2mac]

I just recieved my Euro Switch from DBC Performance out of San Antonio, TX. Installation really was 'plug and play.' Fogs work on parking lights and full on. I think part of the problem with some of the varients is the manufacturer. Even though it was more expensive, I made sure I ordered an OEM part, (not a Chinese substitute). So, for those with a 2012, I highly recommend getting an OEM specific version/varient. I know from a couple others with 2011 and older CCs that the ebay versions will work...not a guarentee with the 2012's wiring.
As with most posters this is just my 2 cents worth. I hope this keep some people from having to realize the over used saying of "you get what you pay for".

TriCCTanker,

Did you order part# 3C8941431AXSH from DBC Performance?

[TriCCTanker]

TriCCTanker,

Did you order part# 3C8941431AXSH from DBC Performance?

Yes, here's the website:

http://www.dbcperformance.com/3C8941...941431axsh.htm

I haven't attempted the rear fogs wiring yet since no one else more daring has been able to figure out the 2012 DIY yet.

[JLondon]

Looking to get the Euro Switch for my 2012 6MT R-Line...and save some money. So, this one won't work right for "fogs as DRL" and some other functions (with or without VAGCOM programming)? http://www.ebay.com/itm/120797526526...84.m1423.l2649

[JLondon]

Ok, so I'm going to bring this thread back some, so hopefully we can get some clear cut answers for others out there.

Update: I sent back the first switch I ordered and get a replacement one from ECS trouble free. Installed the new one, and front fogs work as designed, sorta. When the front fogs are turned on, the cornering lights also come on as well. Any idea as to what coding has to be changed for this to stop. I don't really want to burn the cornering lights out prematurely. This is on a 2012 CC R-Line.

- Robert

Ready to order the Euro Switch. Which was the first switch that you ordered and from where? Problem with the front fogs?

Still looking to purchase this one - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=190627134988 . Part #5ND941431B XSH

SlavaKM - yours is working OK? Rear Fogs with trigger?

[SlavaKM]

Ready to order the Euro Switch. Which was the first switch that you ordered and from where? Problem with the front fogs?

Still looking to purchase this one - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=190627134988 . Part #5ND941431B XSH

SlavaKM - yours is working OK? Rear Fogs with trigger?

I dont have rear fogs hooked up.
But the ebay switch is great. Why pay more, it's the same ****.

[akipal]

i have installed euro switch on my 2010 sport
but i noticed that when it was stock even i left switch on and take key out all lights were turned off automatically
not when i take key out while leaving switch on, parking light stays on
is this normal for even euro cc?

most of time i just leave the switch on auto but sometimes i use fog light and forgot to turn it off

[SlavaKM]

i have installed euro switch on my 2010 sport
but i noticed that when it was stock even i left switch on and take key out all lights were turned off automatically
not when i take key out while leaving switch on, parking light stays on
is this normal for even euro cc?

most of time i just leave the switch on auto but sometimes i use fog light and forgot to turn it off

If you leave the switch on ON with Fogs on, after turning the car off. Your parking lights will stay on.
The car will "beep" to alert of lights on, if that isn't enough for you - i dunno what to tell you.
I dont know if they turn off after a few minutes however, i never tried to see what would happen.
Maybe manual has something about it listed.

[shep37]

So I am having trouble taking my old switch out. I popped both panels off, turned it to off, and pushed the knob in. I can't get it to pop out. Is there a trick?

[snobrdrdan]

So I am having trouble taking my old switch out. I popped both panels off, turned it to off, and pushed the knob in. I can't get it to pop out. Is there a trick?

Push the knob in & turn it ever so slightly to the right (to release the locks/latches)

If you can reach behind....push the switch from behind at the same time and it'll come free

[JLondon]

While in the OFF position....

Push the knob in & turn it ever so slightly to the right (to release the locks/latches)

Turn CLOCKWISE.

No need to pull down the auxilary "cubby" and push from behind.

[snobrdrdan]

^^^
Right but if he's having a hard time and has the panels already off....it doesn't hurt to push it from behind to make sure it'll pop out

[VdubTX]

^^^
Right but if he's having a hard time and has the panels already off....it doesn't hurt to push it from behind to make sure it'll pop out

Agree. Even with the switch in the pushed in position it is sometimes pretty hard to pull out. Getting a push from behind is what I had to do since it was in there pretty tight.

[Blkmag1c]

The ebay one works perfect on my 12 R line.. Does everything but rear fogs. I did open the cubby and give a push from behind to help out the stock switch. took 3 min to do the entire thing..

[instigator31]

The ebay one works perfect on my 12 R line.. Does everything but rear fogs. I did open the cubby and give a push from behind to help out the stock switch. took 3 min to do the entire thing..

Yep rear fogs at this point are NOT FIGURED OUT for us with 2012's....

[bp328i]

I know this is an old thread but I just received and installed my euro switch in my 2010 CC, it came with fogs.

Everything is working but when I turn the switch to the position right past auto (which I would think is for "city/parking" lights) the only lights that come on are the headlights.

Is this how it is made to work?

[InvertedB]

I know this is an old thread but I just received and installed my euro switch in my 2010 CC, it came with fogs.

Everything is working but when I turn the switch to the position right past auto (which I would think is for "city/parking" lights) the only lights that come on are the headlights.

Is this how it is made to work?

Have you done VAG-COM programming yet? I have not installed this myself yet, but I think that's where your problem lies.

[bp328i]

Have you done VAG-COM programming yet? I have not installed this myself yet, but I think that's where your problem lies.

I have not done any VAG-COM programming as of yet. My understanding was VAG-COM was only needed if you wanted rear fogs or to turn off the DRL's.

It almost seems like the switch is wired backwards because in the position right past auto the only lights that work are the main headlights, with the switch in this position it turns off all dash-parking-tail lights and only leaves on the headlights which is basically useless.

If I pull the switch out while in this position then the fogs come on with the main headlights.

[snobrdrdan]

I know this is an old thread but I just received and installed my euro switch in my 2010 CC, it came with fogs.

Everything is working but when I turn the switch to the position right past auto (which I would think is for "city/parking" lights) the only lights that come on are the headlights.

Is this how it is made to work?

You need to turn off the DRL's (thru Vag Com) and then the "city/parking" lights will come on by themselves (no headlights), and then you can run them alone or city/parking lights + the fogs on

[mike12v]

I was curious if anyone has installed a Euro switch on a 2013 CC.
Since the DRL's are now a separate light from the headlights how would the switch function without programming?

Thanks for your input

[MrMcCoy]

Curious as well. I have a 13.


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[das lowe]

So are rear fogs already in stock CC's, they are just not wired to turn on?

I remember with my MK5 Jetta that I had to order the light kit with the fogs. Is this not necessary with the CC?

All you have to do is run a trigger wire it's like 5 bucks at the dealership. And then turn them on with vagcom. There are posts some where on here for the rear fog light activation

[snobrdrdan]

I was curious if anyone has installed a Euro switch on a 2013 CC.
Since the DRL's are now a separate light from the headlights how would the switch function without programming?

Thanks for your input

Curious as well. I have a 13.


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Yup...I did it

It's just plug & play with the switch.

The DRL's (LED's) don't turn off though....so when you go to the "parking light" mode....the LED's go to 50% brightness.
Then you can pull out the switch to turn on the fogs & run the fogs with the 50% LED's.

I'm sure you could maybe turn off the DRL's thru VagCom (?), but I like the DRL's on.....so I left them on

[mike12v]

Thanks snowbrdrdan!
What about when the switch is in the Off position, do the DLR's go back to 100% brightness or do they shut off?
Also do you get any function out of rear fogs?

[DasCC]

Also do you get any function out of rear fogs?

Yes can someone please figure this out for the '12s and up.
I have a trigger wire wasting away in my closet



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[zackiedawg]

Thanks for the 13 info, Sno. I asked this too in another thread a few weeks back but it went dead and unanswered. I was hoping the Euroswitch would just be plug-and-play, and allow running with fogs & DRL LEDs only. I don't mind if they reduce to 50% brightness, and I do prefer that they stay on in this mode. I mostly use this middle mode in rain, daytime fog, etc where I want a little extra visibility of the front fogs and the taillights, but don't need actual headlight illumination...I like the way the LED DRLs look so I like them to stay on.

[snobrdrdan]

Thanks snowbrdrdan!
What about when the switch is in the Off position, do the DLR's go back to 100% brightness or do they shut off?
Also do you get any function out of rear fogs?

Yes...in the OFF or AUTO position....the DRL's are 100% brightness

Only when you go to the parking (or "running") light position, then the DRL's go to the 50% brightness

Rear fog....no clue.
Never messed with it & never will.

[BiGWAM]

Just installed Euro-Switch in my 2013. Love the option of 50% power LED and fogs on without HIDs. Also put in my Hoen Xenonmatch fog bulbs. Looked really bad stock.

[MrMcCoy]

Did you get it from bold-sport, or ecs? I am going to buy one this week for mine.
Anyone ever looked into enabling the amber turn signals in the back of the '13s?


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[MrMcCoy]

Sorry for the double post.


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[BiGWAM]

Did you get it from bold-sport, or ecs? I am going to buy one this week for mine.
Anyone ever looked into enabling the amber turn signals in the back of the '13s?

Bought it from ECS. Good idea about amber turn signals. I noticed most European 2013 cc's use them instead of the led brake lights. Weird that they changed that for the US.

[BsickPassat]

Bought it from ECS. Good idea about amber turn signals. I noticed most European 2013 cc's use them instead of the led brake lights. Weird that they changed that for the US.

The Tiguan, Touareg, & Passat have provisions for amber turns also, may not meet the FMVSS requirements for the turn signal area for amber turn signals.

Sometimes it's a stupid style thing the Germans can do and have done in the past, giving us red turn signals, when they obviously and/or have offered amber turns in a pre-existing housing already sold in our market...

[Merciless]

How did you get the original one out? I looked at all the vids and still am having trouble.

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[VdubTX]

How did you get the original one out? I looked at all the vids and still am having trouble.

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Turn to Off position, push in and turn clockwise. Knob should stay in releasing the catches on the back end of the housing, pull straight out. If you cannot grasp it to pull out, open the cubby under steering wheel and reach up to the switch and push it out from behind.

[Merciless]

Turn to Off position, push in and turn clockwise. Knob should stay in releasing the catches on the back end of the housing, pull straight out. If you cannot grasp it to pull out, open the cubby under steering wheel and reach up to the switch and push it out from behind.

Thanks, I actually did that after I posted.