Things you didn't know your van did

Drpps · Dec 11, 2018

WelshGas said:
I don't think you actually need the Indicators On for this to happen.

It would seem it works such that below about 20mph if you turn the wheel OR if you put the indicator on with the wheel straight it will illuminate the relevant side.

Volkywagen · Dec 11, 2018

I’ve just changed my fog lights to LED from incandescent. What a difference. Matches the headlights now as well. Win win.

Bellcrew · Dec 12, 2018

Volkywagen said:
I’ve just changed my fog lights to LED from incandescent. What a difference. Matches the headlights now as well. Win win.

What bulbs did you fit/source and cost please.

Volkywagen · Dec 12, 2018

Bellcrew said:
What bulbs did you fit/source and cost please.

https://transporterhq.co.uk/vw-tran...d-light-upgrades/vw-t6-led-fog-light-upgrade/

Volkywagen · Dec 12, 2018

Bellcrew said:
What bulbs did you fit/source and cost please.

Loz · Dec 12, 2018

Volkywagen said:
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They may fit, but not really suitable as they project light straight out and they are not correctly capped to use the reflector. Okay for show but don't drive with them on.

WelshGas · Dec 12, 2018

And to think in the past Yellow fog lamps were All the rage and actually did work in a pea-super.

larrylamb · Dec 12, 2018

I'm not sure i agree with the fog lights coming on whilst cornering at low speed etc, we are supposed to be deterring fog light use unless it's absolutely necessary. I find them distracting on other vehicles especially at junctions, coming on then going off etc. Rant over

Steve&Bev · Dec 12, 2018

You can adjust the shelf height in the main right hand cupboard by 3cm left hand side appears to have no adjustment (MY19).

soulstyledevon · Dec 12, 2018

Found out over the last few weeks, my current van doesn’t seem to have heated wing mirrors...?
Seriously Volkswagen, £60k large vehicle where wing mirrors are vital...???

Sorry, this should be in...
What you didn’t know you van didn’t do

larrylamb · Dec 12, 2018

soulstyledevon said:
Found out over the last few weeks, my current van doesn’t seem to have heated wing mirrors...?
Seriously Volkswagen, £60k large vehicle where wing mirrors are vital...???

Sorry, this should be in...
What you didn’t know you van didn’t do

Should have them, standard on the Ocean. Have you got the little logo by the mirror control??

andyinluton · Dec 12, 2018

Steve&Bev said:
You can adjust the shelf height in the main right hand cupboard by 3cm left hand side appears to have no adjustment (MY19).

Thats so the thetford porta pottie can fit in. On earlier Calis you had to drill the new holes yourself to raise the shelf to make room.

Nick Stubbs · Dec 13, 2018

larrylamb said:
Should have them, standard on the Ocean. Have you got the little logo by the mirror control??

Mine has heated mirrors but now idea how you switch them on, presume they are automatic ?

Trev · Dec 13, 2018

Nick Stubbs said:
Mine has heated mirrors but now idea how you switch them on, presume they are automatic ?

If you turn the mirror control knob anti clockwise (from memory) it turns the heating element on. Effectively it’s the opposite position to the folding position. Hope that makes sense.

Nick Stubbs · Dec 13, 2018

Trev said:
If you turn the mirror control knob anti clockwise (from memory) it turns the heating element on. Effectively it’s the opposite position to the folding position. Hope that makes sense.

Thanks I'll give that a go next time we have a frost, ill check the manual as well.

soulstyledevon · Dec 13, 2018

larrylamb said:
Should have them, standard on the Ocean. Have you got the little logo by the mirror control??

Larry, your right, it has...
The icon is hidden when sitting in the driving position. Just been out and had a look.
To be honest, I presumed it to be automatic. Will probably leave it in the on position going forward.
:thanks

mccp · Dec 13, 2018

Steve&Bev said:
You can adjust the shelf height in the main right hand cupboard by 3cm left hand side appears to have no adjustment (MY19).

andyinluton said:
Thats so the thetford porta pottie can fit in. On earlier Calis you had to drill the new holes yourself to raise the shelf to make room.

The second set of holes were there in my MY18 (Nov 2017).

andyinluton · Dec 13, 2018

By earlier I meant T5 & T5.1

cbdubs · Dec 14, 2018

soulstyledevon said:
Larry, your right, it has...
The icon is hidden when sitting in the driving position. Just been out and had a look.
To be honest, I presumed it to be automatic. Will probably leave it in the on position going forward.

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Don't leave them in the on position all the time, if you do they will come on every time you start up your van and they "may" prematurely burn out the element. I have known this on other VW's. They are relay controlled so will actually only work for a few minutes each time but not good to have them when not needed.

They can be set to come on automatically with the heated rear screen if you want using VCDS or even Carista does it I think.

andyinluton · Dec 14, 2018

cbdubs said:
Don't leave them in the on position all the time, if you do they will come on every time you start up your van and they "may" prematurely burn out the element. I have known this on other VW's. They are relay controlled so will actually only work for a few minutes each time but not good to have them when not needed.

They can be set to come on automatically with the heated rear screen if you want using VCDS or even Carista does it I think.

They are designed to be left on all the time. There isn't a relay, they are either on full time or off. mine have been on full time for the last 5 years & have yet to fail.

soulstyledevon · Dec 14, 2018

andyinluton said:
They are designed to be left on all the time. There isn't a relay, they are either on full time or off. mine have been on full time for the last 5 years & have yet to fail.

My old Cali Beach had heated wings on for 6 years and never had a failure...?
Might risk it again.

2haw · Dec 17, 2018

I thought you left them switched to the on position but they only heat up when you turned the heated rear screen on.

soulstyledevon · Dec 17, 2018

2haw said:
I thought you left them switched to the on position but they only heat up when you turned the heated rear screen on.

My van doesn’t have heated rear screen

Meoncoast · Dec 17, 2018

2haw said:
I thought you left them switched to the on position but they only heat up when you turned the heated rear screen on.

do not think many people have the heated rear screen option

Nick Stubbs · Dec 17, 2018

Nick Stubbs said:
Thanks I'll give that a go next time we have a frost, ill check the manual as well.

Operated them this morning, cleared the mirrors really quick..

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