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Anyone know how?
Yes, it works on my car (except for the beep), so thanks again, Steve.Chelmersteve said:You're not supposed to be able to turn them off !
Having them fitted on new cars is mandatory in EU now and in some countries (not UK at present) so is using them. The directive is that they be ON whenever the ignition is ON.
However VW does (did) tell you how to 'de-program' them:
This is the procedure that is in the Mk6 Golf handbook - don't know if it works for Audi
OFF:
with ignition off, indicate stalk DOWN (left) and pull toward you (flash) and hold, turn ignition on for 3 seconds and you should hear a beep, ignition off and on, and they should now be off
ON:
Repeat above, but indicator stalk UP(right) instead
So, when I go to France in a few weeks time, I have to turn them back on?Chelmersteve said:They became a compulsory fitment for new cars registered in EU after 7th February 2011. The UK does not support their use so despite it being mandatory for them to be fitted, it is not mandatory in UK to use them (other EU countries have made their use mandatory too). Just to repeat - there is no offence if you do not have them on in UK.
MOT is entirely different - what's required there is laid down seperately.
Interesting. I did not know that. I'll be glad to have them (A1 delivery expected next week), as I think they look cool and are good for safety.Chelmersteve said:They became a compulsory fitment for new cars registered in EU after 7th February 2011. The UK does not support their use so despite it being mandatory for them to be fitted, it is not mandatory in UK to use them (other EU countries have made their use mandatory too). Just to repeat - there is no offence if you do not have them on in UK.