Dealer won't disable Ecu features?

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by fledonfoot

Personally, I hate that they go off when you pull the e-brake. I once had someone give me the finger when I was behind them a few years ago in my A4 on a hill. He thought I was flashing my lights at him. That's always something that's stuck with me.

If my car was an auto, I'd leave them on.

Were you pulling your e brake when you were drifting out of a corner? I have never had a use of an e brake while driving.

DRL's save lives believe it or not, a lot of people with eye problems can't see moving cars sometimes which is where the lights come in...tons of reasons to leave em on.

[fledonfoot]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Were you pulling your e brake when you were drifting out of a corner? I have never had a use of an e brake while driving.

DRL's save lives believe it or not, a lot of people with eye problems can't see moving cars sometimes which is where the lights come in...tons of reasons to leave em on.

No, I was stopped in traffic uphill at a red light. German cars can have some pretty heavy clutch pedals. If I was drifting on the street like a moron, I've got other things to worry about than my lights.

Even today, I will use the handbrake on a hill start, especially if I have someone right behind me on a steep hill, so I give them the courtesy of not rolling back into them, even though they won't give me the courtesy themselves.

[fledonfoot]

Originally Posted by shawnperolis

Hmmm never thought of that. I don't even notice them really, so I was just really curious as to why so many people go out of their way to turn them off.

Also, if you're trying to discreetly slow down at highway speeds without nose dive and making it obvious to the cop hiding in the median, it helps that they're off. Otherwise, you're drawing attention to yourself by turning your lights off and on.

[SportInjected]

Originally Posted by joop1987

I bought a Mini VCI cable with the Techstream software and turned them off myself. The software is a pain to setup but it works on my Windows 7 64bit system. If your in the NJ area, stop by and I'll change it for you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-VCI-FOR...item3ccf1d6c51

Don't mean to thread jack, but would like to know how you got the software to work on a 64-bit machine?

[fistpoint]

Dealer I bought mine from this afternoon did the DRL, headlight off delay, and seatbelt chime off for free...took about 15 minutes while I signed the paperwork for the car.

I was not asked to sign anything in regards to deleting these things, but would have if
asked.

Originally Posted by shawnperolis

So... Why does everyone want to turn the DRLs off?

Because I am more than capable of determining when to turn on my lights. I don't need to be forced.

[shawnperolis]

Originally Posted by fistpoint

Because I am more than capable of determining when to turn on my lights. I don't need to be forced.

woah bro, no need to be so defensive about it.

[fistpoint]

Originally Posted by shawnperolis

woah bro, no need to be so defensive about it.

You asked, I answered. Remember, on the internet you can't discern a persons tone in many cases, that's what emoticons are for. So...stick this guy at the bottom of my previous answer:

[shawnperolis]

Originally Posted by fistpoint

You asked, I answered. Remember, on the internet you can't discern a persons tone in many cases, that's what emoticons are for. So...stick this guy at the bottom of my previous answer:

hahahaha will do

[joop1987]

Originally Posted by shawnperolis

So... Why does everyone want to turn the DRLs off?

I live in an apartment. When I pull into my parking spot, the lights shine into my neighbors bedroom window. So I turn off my lights at night when I pull in.

[joop1987]

Originally Posted by SportInjected

Don't mean to thread jack, but would like to know how you got the software to work on a 64-bit machine?

When I plugged the cable in, Win 7 automatically installed it as a Com 1. I ran the installer and ran Techstream. Click on Setup, VM Select, and pull down "J2534 - Mangoose Pro". It fired right up.

[SportInjected]

Originally Posted by joop1987

When I plugged the cable in, Win 7 automatically installed it as a Com 1. I ran the installer and ran Techstream. Click on Setup, VM Select, and pull down "J2534 - Mangoose Pro". It fired right up.

Thanks for the explanation. I've seen a bunch of people have issues with getting techstream to work on 94-bit versions of windows, but I'm glad it worked for you.

[Carbon420]

Originally Posted by DBacon1052

I appreciate the response. I had it done to my previous frs (totaled) no problem. That was in Tx though. I thought you just had to sign a form that said the dealer isn't responsible should anything happen. I personally don't even won't drl's shut off though. Just the annoying chime from my phone sitting on the seat/:

Do the seatbelt up. No one has to be in the seat just click it in.


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[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by SportInjected

Thanks for the explanation. I've seen a bunch of people have issues with getting techstream to work on 94-bit versions of windows, but I'm glad it worked for you.

There may be different cables and different versions of the drivers out there. Mine did not work on Win7-64bit, I tried every trick in the book and then some. I finally installed on some old laptop I had lying around with XP on it.

[Mr122]

My drls are never on because I drive with my headlights on all the time, I wish the gauges were backlit with the headlights off because you can hardly see them during the day.

The seatbelt chime is annoying when I've got my dog riding shotgun.