Yet Another Byte 18 Post - OEM Bixenon with LED DRLs retrofit

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alex11rosu

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Hello, I come to this forum with a pretty typical issue: Byte 18 bixenon coding.

I have a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI (NAR), which originally came with halogens from the factory. Yesterday, I did an OEM bixenon w/ LED DRL retrofit, involving a 10 --> 14 pin adapter, new headlights, a new highline BCM out of a 2013 Golf GTI that came factory with xenons and LED DRLs, and the running of the two shutter wires to pins 48 and 49 on that BCM.

The new xenons plugged in fine, low beams and high beams work, etc- but I cannot for the life of me get the LED DRLs (the fancy dot ones) to light up.

Right now, using a mix of my old BCM coding and the new BCM's original Byte 18, all exterior lights work, except for some reason the car runs the marker lights as the DRLs.

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Pardon the ugliness, I plan to polish them but I wanted to make sure they worked first.

Now to paste out all the relevant info.

Old, lowline BCM coding: 2F380E3F802F3EC4008800C1740000E449800086535D0560648000200040

New, highline BCM coding (untouched): 6F180A1A90272A04008800C170000D4448052086434D8D20E48420240040

New, highline BCM coding when combined with old, lowline BCM coding, while maintaining Byte 18 and the xenon shutter options: 2F380A3F802F3EC4008800C1740008E449842086535D0560E48400240040

The old, lowline BCM seemed to have the Byte 18 obfuscated, as it said "00". I have NOT touched the Byte 18 on my old BCM, but that BCM is no longer installed in the car. The new, highline BCM had the "20" coding from the GTI it came out of. With Byte 18 set to "20", the behavior of the side marker lights acting as DRLs happens as seen above. I also tried "09" in the VCDS dropdown (supposedly the coding for the wagon). That coding gave an error for the left and right DRLs in my MFI, and no side marker lights. Also, looking up a BCM Byte 18 values table (found here, row 79 VW362 XENON NAR), supposedly "4F" would be the appropriate code for the Mk6 wagon with xenons. I tried "4F", but that gave an error for the left and right "front side light". To recap, the only Byte 18s I have tried are "20", "09", and "4F". I have not tried more because I am afraid of breaking something.

Here are some photos of my 10 to 14 pin adapter in the engine bay, because I didn't think to grab a photo of them before I installed them (oops, my bad). I can try to get a better photo of the adapters when the headlights come out to get polished later. Could it be that my wiring is the issue, rather than the BCM coding?

Here is the 10 pin side of the adapter:

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And here is the 14 pin side of that same adapter, going into the headlight:

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Lastly, here is my VCDS autoscan (since I know providing a full, complete autoscan is the most important part of this whole dealio):

Code:
Saturday,05,July,2025,12:08:44:25085
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 25.3.1.0 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4671.4
Data version: 20250408 DS365.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: 3VWPL7AJ9CM666973   License Plate:
Mileage: 163910km-101848mi   Repair Order: Xenon-BCM



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Chassis Type: AJ-VW36 (7N0)
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 13 15 16 17 19 25 42 44 46 4F 52 56 62 72 77
          A5

VIN: 3VWPL7AJ9CM666973   Mileage: 163910km-101848miles

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: Malfunction 0010
04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: Malfunction 0010
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
13-Auto Dist. Reg -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: Malfunction 0010
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: Malfunction 0010
46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000
4F-Centr. Electr. II -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000
77-Telephone -- Status: Malfunction 0010
A5-Frt Sens. Drv. Assist -- Status: OK 0000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine (CJA)       Labels: 03L-906-022-CBE.clb
   Part No SW: 03L 997 030 E    HW: 03L 907 309 AA
   Component: R4 2.0l TDI F000AG  9983 
   Revision: 12H14---    Serial number:               
   Coding: 0050078
   Shop #: WSC 74291 008 00000
   VCID: 30391E3356254C5A3FB-8064
   VINID: 0E69E070745A2537461862470C854F941F

No fault code found.
Readiness: 0 0 0 X X

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Address 02: Auto Trans        Labels: 02E-927-770.clb
   Part No SW: 02E 300 062 B    HW: 02E 927 770 AL
   Component: GSG DSG AG6     512 9430 
   Revision: 05551213    Serial number: 00001111161278
   Coding: 0000020
   Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
   VCID: 1471B2A3C27D907A3B3-8040

No fault code found.

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Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104)       Labels:. 1K0-907-379-EC1-V3.clb
   Part No SW: 1K0 907 379 BL    HW: 1K0 907 379 BL
   Component: ESP MK60EC1   H31 0152 
   Revision: 00H31001   
   Coding: 114B600C49288000881406EB921C0142873A00
   Shop #: WSC 00066 123 12345
   VCID: 7DA7F707DDF77132E4D-8028

1 Fault Found:
03197 - StopPing Distance Reduction 2 in ADR Control Module (J428)
            004 - No Signal/Communication
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100100
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 163
                    Mileage: 163913 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.11.26.
                    Time: 12:04:53

             Freeze Frame:
                    Count: 3
                    Count: 14
                    Count: 12800
                    Count: 8244
                    Count: 48384
                    Count: 0
                    Count: 257
                    Count: 0


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Address 08: Auto HVAC (J255)       Labels:| 5K0-907-044.clb
   Part No SW: 3AA 907 044 AN    HW: 3AA 907 044 AN
   Component: Climatronic   H03 0303 
   Revision: 00001K02   
   Coding: 0010001042
   Shop #: WSC 00015 115 12345
   ASAM Dataset: EV_Climatronic A01010
   ROD: EV_ClimaAutoBasis_VW36.rod
   VCID: 7CA1FA03C66D783AD33-8028

12 Faults Found:
9473394 - Motor for Right Temperature Flap
          B108D 54 [00001001] - Missing Calibration / Basic Setting
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9475349 - Position Sensor for Right Temperature Flap Motor
          B1095 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9474162 - Motor for Defroster Flap
          B1090 54 [00001001] - Missing Calibration / Basic Setting
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9476117 - Position Sensor for Defrost Flap Motor
          B1098 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9474418 - Motor for Front Air Distribution Flap
          B1091 54 [00001001] - Missing Calibration / Basic Setting
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9472882 - Motor for Fresh Air / Recirculated Air Flap
          B108B 54 [00001001] - Missing Calibration / Basic Setting
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:23:00

9476885 - Position Sensor for Fresh/Recirculated Flap Motor
          B109B 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:23:00

9470997 - Temperature Sensor for Right Footwell Vent
          B1084 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9472021 - Temperature Sensor for Right Vent
          B1088 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9496597 - Sunlight Photo Sensor
          B10E8 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9496613 - Sunlight Photo Sensor
          B10E8 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 146
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59

9479189 - Signal Line for Air Quality Sensor
          B10A4 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 56
                    Reset counter: 163
                    Mileage: 163038 km
                    Date: 2025.06.24.
                    Time: 15:22:59


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Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519)       Labels:. 1K0-937-08x-09.clb
   Part No SW: 1K0 937 086 P    HW: 1K0 937 086 P
   Component: BCM PQ35  M   110 0651 
   Revision: 00110 AC   
   Coding: 2F380A3F802F3EC4008800C1740008EC49842086535D0560E48400240040
   Shop #: WSC 01357 011 00200
   VCID: 3D2737079D77B132A4D-8068

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 5K1 955 119   Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
   Component: Wischer 07021  26  0512
   Coding: 009795

1 Fault Found:
00061 - Footwell Lights
            010 - Open or Short to Plus - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101010
                    Fault Priority: 5
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 203
                    Mileage: 163913 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.11.26.
                    Time: 12:03:48

             Freeze Frame:
                        Term 15 Off
                    Voltage: 12.60 V
                        OFF
                        ON
                        Term 50 Off
                        OFF
                        OFF


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Address 13: Auto Dist. Reg (J428)       Labels:| 7N0-907-572.clb
   Part No SW: 7N0 907 572 C    HW: 7E0 907 572
   Component: ACC Bosch PQx H03 0211 
   Serial number: 19121604382880 Dataset Number: V03935274UE 0001
   Coding: 00001000FE073B
   Shop #: WSC 12345 123 12345
   ASAM Dataset: EV_ACCBEGVW361 001006
   ROD: EV_ACCBEGVW361.rod
   VCID: 3635282BB8C1626A657-8062

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags (J234)       Labels:| 5K0-959-655.clb
   Part No SW: 5K0 959 655 H    HW: 5K0 959 655 H
   Component: AirbagVW10G   013 0724 
   Serial number: 003GVRA147W2   Dataset Number: 1KM003v__B_ 0035
   Coding: 00003133
   Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
   ASAM Dataset: EV_AirbaVW10SMEVW360 A01014
   ROD: EV_AirbaVW10SMEVW360.rod
   VCID: 3FDB4D0F97FBA322B61-806A

   Seat occupied recognition:
   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 1KM 959 339 B    HW: 1KM 959 339 B
   Component: BF-Gewichtss.  006 0001
   Serial number: ---0000R--00002HRM00

   Crash sensor for side airbag: driver side:
   Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 1KM 955 557     HW: 1KM 955 557
   Component: S.Sens.Fahr.V  H01 ----
   Serial number: 3572MSME28091566ZZZU

   Crash sensor for side airbag: passenger side:
   Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 1KM 955 557     HW: 1KM 955 557
   Component: S.Sens.Beif.V  H01 ----
   Serial number: 3582MSME072F5565ZZZ$

   Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor (on driver's side):
   Component: S.Sens.Fahr.H  --- ----
   Serial number: 3511HSME0D506029ZZZG

   Passenger side rear thorax airbag crash sensor:
   Component: S.Sens.Beif.H  --- ----
   Serial number: 3521HSME6A656029ZZZQ

   Crash sensor for front airbag: driver side:
   Component: F.Sens.Fahr  --- ----
   Serial number: 35527SME206F4A29ZZZO

   Crash sensor for front airbag: passenger side:
   Component: F.Sens.Beif  --- ----
   Serial number: 35627SME2E624A29ZZZQ

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel (J527)       Labels:| 5K0-953-569.clb
   Part No SW: 5K0 953 521 GL    HW: 5K0 953 569 BG
   Component: LENKS.MODUL   018 0230 
   Revision: FF010042    Serial number: 20220525000106
   Coding: 3012A40000
   Shop #: WSC 12345 123 12345
   ASAM Dataset: EV_SMLSNGVOLWSR8C 001001
   ROD: EV_SMLSNGVOLWSR8C_VW32.rod
   VCID: 7CA1FA03C66D783AD33-8028

   Multifunction steering wheel control module:
   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 5K0 959 542     HW: 5K0 959 542   Labels: 3C8-959-537.CLB
   Component: E221__MFL-TAS  H08 0010
   Serial number: 0012848             
   Coding: 830000

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments (J285)       Labels:| 5K0-920-XXX-17.clb-SRI1
   Part No SW: 561 920 981 B    HW: 561 920 981 B
   Component: KOMBI         H03 1104 
   Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 151D010000
   Shop #: WSC 06050 062 00200
   ASAM Dataset: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09 A05733
   ROD: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09_005_VW32.rod
   VCID: 1B63D99F2323DF027A9-804E

1 Fault Found:
13648640 - Function Restricted due to Missing Message(s)
          U1111 00 [00001001] - -
          [Steuergerät für LaneDepartureWarning: keine Kommunikation]
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 6
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 163
                    Mileage: 163913 km
                    Date: 2025.07.05.
                    Time: 12:05:37


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Address 19: CAN Gateway (J533)       Labels:. 7N0-907-530-V2.clb
   Part No SW: 7N0 907 530 BL    HW: 7N0 907 530 AN
   Component: J533  Gateway H56 1682 
   Revision:   H56       Serial number: 21012200F10089
   Coding: 352002
   Shop #: WSC 12345 123 12345
   VCID: 7BA3F91FC3E37F02DA9-802E

No fault code found.

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Address 25: Immobilizer (J334)       Labels:| 5K0-920-xxx-25.clb
   Part No SW: 5K0 953 234     HW: 5K0 953 234
   Component: IMMO          H03 1104 
   Serial number:               
   Coding: 000000
   Shop #: WSC 06050 062 00200
   ASAM Dataset: EV_Immo_UDS_VDD_RM09 A03710
   ROD: EV_Immo_UDS_VDD_RM09_VW32.rod
   VCID: 6A8DCC5BBCF9F68A31F-803E

No fault code found.

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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386)       Labels:| 3C0-959-70X-GEN4.clb
   Part No SW: 561 959 701     HW: 3C0 959 793 B
   Component: TUER-SG FT    002 0501 
   Revision: 13110009    Serial number: 0004022061
   Coding: 0004B5
   Shop #: WSC 01383 790 50316
   ASAM Dataset: EV_TSGFPQ35BRFVW46X A04001
   ROD: EV_TSGFPQ35BRFVW46X_VW36.rod
   VCID: 5BE3999F63A39F02BA9-800E

   Slave Driver:
   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 3C0 959 703 C    HW: 3C0 959 795 D  Labels: 1K0-959-70X-GEN4.CLB
   Component: J388__TSG-HL  007 1509
   Serial number: 00000006161745     
   Coding: 000490

No fault code found.

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Address 44: Steering Assist        Labels: 1K0-909-14x-GEN3.clb
   Part No: 1K0 909 144 R
   Component: EPS_ZFLS Kl. 239    3501 
   Revision: 00H22000   
   Shop #: WSC 77101 662 01477
   VCID: 392F2317855F8D12885-806C

1 Fault Found:
02797 - Control Module for Directional Stabilization Assistance (J759)
            004 - No Signal/Communication
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100100
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 106
                    Reset counter: 160
                    Mileage: 163912 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.11.24.
                    Time: 16:22:11

             Freeze Frame:
                    Voltage: 13.38 V
                        DU
                    Temperature: 33.0°C
                    RPM: 1018 /min
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Count: 0


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Address 4F: Centr. Electr. II (J520)       Labels:. 1K0-907-532.clb
   Part No SW: 7N0 907 532     HW: 7N0 907 530 AN
   Component: EZE_2         H56 1682 
   Revision:   H56       Serial number: 21012200F10089
   Coding: 05030100
   Shop #: WSC 12345 123 12345
   VCID: 6FBBDD4F879B13A2661-803A

   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8R0 959 591 A    HW: 8R0 959 591
   Component: J245EE20SKB13  H03 0220
   Serial number: 0123456789ABCDEFGHIJ

   Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8R0 959 591 A    HW: 8R0 959 591
   Component: J394EE20SKB13  H03 0220
   Serial number: 0123456789ABCDEFGHIJ

No fault code found.

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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. (J387)       Labels:| 3C0-959-70X-GEN4.clb
   Part No SW: 561 959 702     HW: 3C0 959 792 B
   Component: TUER-SG BT    002 0501 
   Revision: 15110009    Serial number: 0003994126
   Coding: 0004B4
   Shop #: WSC 01383 790 50316
   ASAM Dataset: EV_TSGBPQ35BRFVW46X A04001
   ROD: EV_TSGBPQ35BRFVW46X_VW36.rod
   VCID: 5CE19A8366AD983AB33-8008

   Slave Passenger:
   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 3C0 959 704 C    HW: 3C0 959 794 D  Labels: 1K0-959-70X-GEN4.CLB
   Component: J389__TSG-HR  007 1509
   Serial number: 00000006108319     
   Coding: 000490

2 Faults Found:
66048 - Motor for Front Window Regulator
          B11EC 54 [00001000] - Missing Calibration / Basic Setting
          Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 7
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 203

67589 - Turn Signal in Exterior Mirror
          B11FD 01 [00001000] - Electrical Failure
          Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 3
                    Reset counter: 186


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Address 56: Radio        Labels:
   VCID: 55F78FA70C0749728CD-FFFE


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Address 77: Telephone (J412)       Labels:| 7P6-035-730.clb
   Part No SW: 5K0 035 730 E    HW: 5K0 035 730 E
   Component: TELEFON       H09 2902 
   Revision: 1B001001    Serial number: 00007661547966 Dataset Number: 5K0035730E  0001
   Coding: 0A10040000010100
   Shop #: WSC 01383 790 50316
   ASAM Dataset: EV_UHVNA A01719
   ROD: UHVNA.rod
   VCID: 270BF56F6F6B0BE2EE1-8072

2 Faults Found:
9457427 - Left audio channel for speech/telephone
          B104F 13 [00001001] - Short to GND
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 4
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 113
                    Mileage: 161920 km
                    Date: 2025.05.24.
                    Time: 17:05:23

9457171 - Right audio channel for speech/telephone
          B104E 13 [00001001] - Short to GND
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 4
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 113
                    Mileage: 161920 km
                    Date: 2025.05.24.
                    Time: 17:05:23


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Address A5: Frt Sens. Drv. Assist
Cannot be reached

End----------(Elapsed Time: 01:29, VBatt start/end: 13.4V/13.4V)-----------
------------------------------22 Faults Found------------------------------

Please ignore the HVAC codes, they are due to me installing a dual zone Climatronic panel while having a single zone airbox behind the dash. The Instruments, Steering, and ABS codes are related to my Openpilot retrofit, those codes are only present because I did not have my Comma 3 installed at the time of the scan.


TL;DR: I need help getting LED DRLs to work, since I retrofitted them to my cheapo wagon using junkyard parts and an AliExpress adapter wiring harness. Everything else works except for the LED DRLs. I am unsure if this is a Byte 18 issue or a wiring issue.
 
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Doing a little more digging, it looks like I'm supposed to have something going from Pin 4 to Pin 12? At least according to this wiring diagram. Maybe my AliExpress wiring adapter had the DRL pins and such switched around, or something's missing? I only see 5 pins going from the 10 pin connector to the 14 pin connector in my photos, but this diagram calls for 6 pins going from the 10 pin to the 14 pin.

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What do you guys think?
 
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Well, it gets weirder- I dug into my current adapter, and its wiring is completely incongruent with the diagram I posted above.

Here's a comparison I drew out:
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"Facebook Wiring" is the wiring diagram shown above, that I got from a Mk6 Sportwagen Retrofits group on Facebook.

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The biggest question I have is- which diagram is right? What pins do I need to wire up for DRLs? My current wiring, the main beam and headlights work, as do the shutters. Does that mean the FB wiring has the wrong pins for the shutters? Can I even trust the FB wiring for the DRLs?

I have my BCM coded for Xenons w/ shutters, so the pin 48/49 thing must be being used, right?
 
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Okay, so I figured out the source of that OG diagram is here:


Which means it makes even less sense that my wiring doesn't match, and why my xenon shutters work...

Still don't know how to get LED DRL and side marker lights working properly.
 
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I wonder if the North American wiring is different? That could be it.
 
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Pin 4 and pin 10 will cause DRL to work. What taillights do you have?
 
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I have the stock halogen tailights found on every Mk6 Golf wagon.
 
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Did you ever sort this out?

I did a similar retrofit successfully in my 2010 about eight years ago with a Kufatech adapter and a full AFS install. I coded byte 18 to 4F.

To make 4F work I think you need to run the 4-12 connector. Your side markers and the LEDs should light up together. The error you got sounds like the wire isn't there. And yes the ROW and NAR wiring harness are different, one difference is that NAR doesn't have power to the AFS modules and motors in the headlights. pin 4 on the 14 pin connector. ROW runs power from fuses 5 and 6 to those pins.

That is my 15 second response, let me know if you need more help.
 
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Hi, yes, that did end up doing the trick. Forgot to update this post but I do have working DRLs now. I just don't understand why the adapter I bought had long wires coming out of the DRL pins when that wasn't necessary.
 
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