Volkswagen Golf 7 - How to fix AFS (bend lighting) error

This video shows how to fix the AFS (bend lighting) error on a Volkswagen Golf 7.
NOTE: NEVER touch the glass of the halogen bulp, like I did in the video (even with clean washed hands). It can cause uneven heating due to the residue left behind on the glass

[@jordanwaeles]

Thanks, it helps a lot, though it would be cool to mention what type of bulb it is, to get the proper replacement . Also, don't forget not to touch the glass of halogen bulbs with your bare fingers, as the heat will build-up on the bulb glass from the grease of your fingers, and shorten the lifespan of the bulb. I suppose it's not that bad on lights that aren't often on, though, such as these corner lights. You could use a clean rag or a tissue to manipulate the bulb.

[@jordanwaeles]

@@JohannPascual i checked both sides. On these bulbs, it's easy to see when the filament is broken (and usually, the inside of the failed bulb has blackened). Maybe with a bit of luck you could see it in the reflectors... I think the lamp type was H7.

[@Swarmah]

Heh, since i have been fixing older cars 90s-2005s and owned ones also, i kind of got confused what is bend lighting, and this video popped up first :D

[@DeanWilliamMills]

Glad it helped you. I saw you mentioned the bulb type in this reply, to confirm, yes it is a H7 bulb.

[@Andrey500SWE]

Never ever touch halogen lamp with bare hands, use clean gloves or wipe the lamp glass with alcohol. Sweat and oily residue kills halogen lamps quickly because lamps are operating at nearly 200°C.

[@StephenYi]

Thank you for posting this short simple video. That did the trick!

[@willyastop]

Excellent video & camera work in particular with the flash on. Other videos on here don’t go as close up when bulb is being replaced. Just waiting for my H7 bulbs to arrive tomorrow to replace AFS.

[@DeanWilliamMills]

Thanks man, appreciate it 👍 Great news, hope the video helped with sorting the bulb out 💪

[@Danny_Transition_Patrol]

Thanks for the great help dude, my light came on tonight, will fix in the morning. Great helpful video, 1 like from me! 👍🏻

[@akmaltitan8497]

thank you for the video. it works for me on my mk7 gti

[@unailopezormaetxea6170]

Thank you! Very useful video. I solved the problem easily. 40€ saved 😉

[@pendulum1997]

Both my cornering lights work yet I still get this error

[@WolfnWool]

thanks man, that error is annoying!

[@leszek3677]

Super film :) dzięki niemu nie musiałem jechać z taką pierdołą do serwisu. Usterka: Światła kierowana (ASF) Przepaliła się jedna żarówka, ale wymieniłem dwie. (druga już miała ślady okopcenie w środku bańki). Czas wymiany nie przekroczył 5minut. Thank you for the movie, helped a lot.

[@deathbyathousandprojects895]

Looks easy. Just fyi don't touch the bulb with you hands. Oils from your fingers ruin the bulb's over time in xenon gas filled lights.

[@yrms1014]

Top! It s working man

[@felixvalorgarcia2626]

Thanks !!!

[@smitherzz001]

Never touch the light with your bare hands

[@janinedavids9358]

could you perhaps help me? Why does my bending lights not want to switch off

[@smitherzz001]

Janine Davids it would have to be something with the coding.

[@janinedavids9358]

@@smitherzz001 Thank you should I just take to a dealership rather

[@smitherzz001]

Janine Davids Yes If you don’t know how to check the coding. Wait so ur Corning light is literally always on ??

[@janinedavids9358]

@@smitherzz001 Thank you so much, yes it is on all the time, I have to disconnect my battery everytime

[@nela1063]

Thanks man!

[@hxxgni]

Thank you 👍

[@aibeautyyt]

Dont touch the new lamp with fingers

[@vasuyoutubechannel4829]

Hi, Nice video thanks My car I have the Bend light error but the bulbs are good and the bend alignment is also working fine, any idea what else could be the problem?

[@MultiZboy]

How did you fix that? Ive got the same issue.

[@AlexSisuRo]

I need some help too as i have the same issue

[@Conceptplays_]

Hi - I’ve just had cornering light asf error pop up on my GTD. Both lights look as if they are out. Is this a matter of getting both replaced or is it more than a bulb being out?

[@sambessey7946]

Same here, on a gtd as well. Error popped up and regardless of what way I turn nothing! Did you fix? Just a change of bulbs?

[@picklesrule69]

@Sam Bessey I've got the same problem did you manage to fix it? Both blubs look fine but comes up even if I'm going backwards straight 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tipstrickshumour2146]

Not sure if you guys need to still know or anyone in the future does but I have a similar issue and it was the control module that was broken that needed replaving

[@dodsjanne]

Fail. The error persists after changing the light bulb.

[@Fernando-nj1pg]

Just bought a new golf 7 R I have the same issue.. Bend lightning error. I noticed when i steered my wheel right that the right light doesnt turn with the corner. I replaced the h7 lamp because my lamp was rip. Same orginal but still the error is on my car screen

[@AlexSisuRo]

Have you found out what it was?

[@Fernando-nj1pg]

@@AlexSisuRo yeah u have just to reset the alarms in settings

[@federicojoint22]

@@Fernando-nj1pg how did you reset ?

[@poonpoon6111]

Thx

[@sheldonm3535]

What size is the bulb?

[@DaddyDFC]

Thanks for making this, it's a big help

[@cybertechbh1481]

sem luvas para proteger o bulbo . coloca o dedo todo engurdurado na lampada . nao vai durar 30dias

[@Zebby93]

What bulb do you need for it? And what isit called? My corner light needs replacing and I need to know where to get one from and how much it will be?

[@DeanWilliamMills]

It's a H7 bulb. You should get it at any hardware shop that has a vehicle section. In South Africa it was R35 (ZAR)

[@Zebby93]

@@DeanWilliamMills so its called H7 bulb?

[@DeanWilliamMills]

@@Zebby93 That's it. Here's an image: encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_CjB2DGIJTTv93wkzmEmHj15QiuW7GLEOOw&usqp=CAU

[@Zebby93]

@@DeanWilliamMills on eBay we just write H7 Bulb? And would that be for my corner light right?

[@martinboyden1220]

as stated below never touch the glass part of the bulb :( video

[@laurajudson2021]

What bulb did you use to replace this one?

[@DeanWilliamMills]

Hi Laura. It's a H7 bulb

[@sipanbuyuk1997]

I changed my bulbs and I don't have the AFS error anymore. However, the corner lights do not enable anymore. What could be the problem?

[@DeanWilliamMills]

Glad the AFS error is gone. Regarding corner lights not working anymore, is the corner lighting setting switched on under your car settings?

[@sipanbuyuk1997]

Dean William Mills yeah I checked it. Everything is enabled. I disabled it and enabled it again, but no response. I installed Phillips H7 55W 3600K xenon bulbs. I don't think the ones before were xenon. Could this be the problem?

[@JoshB98.]

I have the same problem.. what did you do to solve it ?

[@picklesrule69]

I've changed the bulbs and still have this error...does anyone know why?

[@DeanWilliamMills]

Check the other bulbs👍

[@ah2218]

May I get the light item name? Is that H7 12V 55w??

[@DeanWilliamMills]

Yes, it's the H7 bulb

[@steveh9078]

I thought it supposed to click when you put it in ...

[@demilebruno4696]

Les doigts sur l’ampoule c’est moyen!!!

[@TheSphongleface]

First of all don't touch the bulb Second-> This is for bulb error, not asf stepper-motor. Everyone knows how to change a lightbulb.