Is it possible to separate the break light from turn signal on US Q7 2015? I searched for this but couldn’t find an answer.
Thanks
Martin
Hi Martin,
Please please post an Auto-Scan of the car in question. You can see
this link on how to do that.
Also, just general searching and information leads to me believe that it is not possible to achieve that without additional wiring from the to the modified taillights but I can't say for sure because we need your part numbers and other information that an Auto-Scan gives us.
The models get completely different wiring harnesses and components, so you would need to run additional wires and buy new taillight housings(the European ones with Amber turn signals) for your car. Even if you achieved that, I'm not sure the module (which controls the tail lights) would allow for sending the activation signal via different wires
Have a look at this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUNkGEHlbAE
I'm sorry that this is not what you want to hear but VW/Audi do really like cutting costs for markets (especially since regulation allows it)
Some more info: Some / allow for "master lighting schemes" but I'm not sure if they allow for separating turn signals from brake lights. Uwe from Ross-Tech, can give you more info (although he would also need an Auto-Scan)
I know a person who moved to Europe and to comply with regulations, he did the following (with help of VW dealer):
1) New tail-light housings
2) Additional wiring
3) New / and recoding for extra stuff such as rear fog etc etc
It is worth mentioning that VW charged him an arm & leg to do this but nonetheless it was done
However, if you're willing to buy new tail-light housings, run new wiring under the carpets and buy a new European car compatible (if can't help), then yeah it should be possible
Hope this info helps
Regards,
gokarty