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It requires a new windshield because the rain/light sensor mounts within the mounting point of the auto dimming rearview mirror. If rain/light sensors was spec'd on the vehicle, the auto dimming rearview mirror was part of the package. Like I said, its a lot of work.
Not true in the US. You can have the rain/light sensor, but no auto dimming rearview mirror.
Not true in the US. You can have the rain/light sensor, but no auto dimming rearview mirror.
Thanks Bob. I do stand corrected. The day/night mirror was originally offered with the rain light package in the US. Later on audi just included the auto dimming one as standard across the line. The auto dimming mirror is not required to retrofit auto headlights, however a windshield change still is.
Thanks Guys, well lesson learned for myself, I just assumed it was standard items, Those are things i miss on this car, memory seats. and auto headlights. I think i will add the auto dimming mirror as that doesn't' seem to be a complicated install, as long as the power cable is tucked in the headliner.
Thanks Guys, well lesson learned for myself, I just assumed it was standard items, Those are things i miss on this car, memory seats. and auto headlights. I think i will add the auto dimming mirror as that doesn't' seem to be a complicated install, as long as the power cable is tucked in the headliner.
Audi and VW don't leave extra wire in the car for features not originally spec'd to the car. Every wiring harness loom for each car is custom built to support only those features. The only exception to this would be the trailer brake wiring under the front dash that runs to the back of the car, and possibly rear seat entertainment wiring prep if ordered when the car was built. Sorry. You'll have to add that wiring too.
Audi and VW don't leave extra wire in the car for features not originally spec'd to the car. Every wiring harness loom for each car is custom built to support only those features. The only exception to this would be the trailer brake wiring under the front dash that runs to the back of the car, and possibly rear seat entertainment wiring prep if ordered when the car was built. Sorry. You'll have to add that wiring too.
Hah i just can't win, well maybe i will have the wife just live with it! Not that big of deal.
Well good news for you. Looks like you already have the windshield to support the rain/light sensor. You can go through a number of parts sites to get the items to do the retrofit. Kufatec.de (emphasis on the .de part) has custom retrofit harnesses already built for purchase. You could get the harness for the rain/light sensor in combination with the auto dimming mirror connection as well. I'd check out that site for your harness. Prices are in Euros and they ship FAST! Even coming from Germany it will surprise you. As far as the parts, you could check https://www.audiwestlakeparts.com They are who I use to source a lot of my parts for my retrofits. Very competetive and quick delivery. Regarding you question about just enabling the coming home/leaving home feature, unless someone else other info I do believe the rain/light sensor is required as the car needs to know if it's dark outside to turn the lights on when you unlock the car.
Well good news for you. Looks like you already have the windshield to support the rain/light sensor. You can go through a number of parts sites to get the items to do the retrofit. Kufatec.de (emphasis on the .de part) has custom retrofit harnesses already built for purchase. You could get the harness for the rain/light sensor in combination with the auto dimming mirror connection as well. I'd check out that site for your harness. Prices are in Euros and they ship FAST! Even coming from Germany it will surprise you. As far as the parts, you could check https://www.audiwestlakeparts.com They are who I use to source a lot of my parts for my retrofits. Very competetive and quick delivery. Regarding you question about just enabling the coming home/leaving home feature, unless someone else other info I do believe the rain/light sensor is required as the car needs to know if it's dark outside to turn the lights on when you unlock the car.
I would thoroughly investigate your retrofit before you buy anything. Possible parts list. Wiring diagrams. Tear down procedures. It's always good to have a plan. As with any retrofit, there is a possibility of going down a rabbit hole where you may find other parts that need to be changed (some could be very very expensive). Retrofits commonly venture into uncharted territory. Vehicle coding would also need to take place so I hope you have access to VCDS as well.
I would thoroughly investigate your retrofit before you buy anything. Possible parts list. Wiring diagrams. Tear down procedures. It's always good to have a plan. As with any retrofit, there is a possibility of going down a rabbit hole where you may find other parts that need to be changed (some could be very very expensive). Retrofits commonly venture into uncharted territory. Vehicle coding would also need to take place so I hope you have access to VCDS as well.
Yes this true, has no done this retrofit before on a Q5. Searching the fourm people have done it on the A4, and A5. As for the VCDS I have someone in my area that does
the coding as long as I can provide the codes.
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