Auto On Headlight Retrofit? - '06 Cayenne
#16
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I am wondering if the cars are equipped with the light sensor and just need the auto switch. Has anyone tried this. I can tell you from experience Porsche does do this type of thing. I replaced my PCM to one with the phone buttons. I got a little bonus .. the new one was programmed with the in dash compass function. I plugged in my new PCM and there the compass was on my dash. I have read that you need some sort of thing under the seat etc., to have the compass. It was not an option on my car, I have the option list ... yet there the compass was.
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Porsche builds each car -- the wire harness are different depending on the options. My 06 did not come with dimming mirror -- one would have thought that the wire loom up to the mirror would be the same since all the cars have the auto wipers .... nope -- no wire to power the mirror.
I was told it is the same with the light switch -- no wires and a different connector.
I was told it is the same with the light switch -- no wires and a different connector.
#19
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i still feel it can be done...the sensor is on the rear view mirror if Im not mistaken, so put in a new switch on the dashboard and run the wires from the rear view to the button?? Is it possible??
Toby??
Toby??
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There is a link on renntech of a member doing this very thing.
Can I Replace A Standard Switch with Auto Headlight
Looking on eBay, the switches go for about $20 bucks. Programming to enable the function is dependent on your dealer rates...(PIWIS to enable Comfort Light function)
There are other items for me to address before I get to this, but this doesn't look too bad given it appears to work.
Can I Replace A Standard Switch with Auto Headlight
Looking on eBay, the switches go for about $20 bucks. Programming to enable the function is dependent on your dealer rates...(PIWIS to enable Comfort Light function)
There are other items for me to address before I get to this, but this doesn't look too bad given it appears to work.
#21
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How do you remove the headlight switch. I cant get the old one out. I pushed in and turned counterclockwise like I read about. Does not come out. Any Ideas?
I just bought the VW switch on Ebay. I am going to try it. Will let you know how it works out.
I just bought the VW switch on Ebay. I am going to try it. Will let you know how it works out.
Last edited by CarreraCup03; 03-15-2013 at 09:52 PM.
#24
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I have a duraametric, and I think that should work. It has worked for pretty much everything else.
I just tried again to get out the switch per the video. I was able to get it out, but had to push it out from the back. When I get the new switch I will let you guys know if the durametric does the trick.
I just tried again to get out the switch per the video. I was able to get it out, but had to push it out from the back. When I get the new switch I will let you guys know if the durametric does the trick.
Last edited by CarreraCup03; 03-16-2013 at 11:38 AM.
#25
Racer
OK so read the earlier post, the guy just changed the switch and the lights worked? No programming?So what about the light sensor?
I am planning to change the rear view mirrow to auto dimming one...that has 5 wires....presuming one for power, one for ground, one for reverse, one for outside Rear view mirrors and one for Headlight sensor??
I am planning to change the rear view mirrow to auto dimming one...that has 5 wires....presuming one for power, one for ground, one for reverse, one for outside Rear view mirrors and one for Headlight sensor??