Vw T5 auto lights upgrade

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In this video I will show you how to upgrade to the auto lights switch. It’s a relatively easy modification to do at home on the drive in a matter of minutes, an super effective.
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The kits are available all over eBay...
Thanks for watching.
Tom

[@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631]

3m pads work really good

[@johnwarner4513]

Dead handy video, nice and easy for me to understand, thanks Tom

[@tomtdubz]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped 👌🏻

[@bakercompany5065]

Great video very helpful !

[@tomtdubz]

Thanks

[@bakercompany5065]

T Dubz what did you use to stick the sensor down ? Mines doing what yours did and not sticking to dash?

[@tomtdubz]

@@bakercompany5065 had the same issue as you, had to use a small drop of super glue..

[@walkingaroundthemidlands7190]

Hi tom just found you channel and must say you are doing a fantastic job. I’m in the process of getting a t5 and your video’s will help me a lot. Thanks for uploading and I look forward to your next video 🤗

[@tomtdubz]

Thanks, brilliant T5's are quality. Just thought i would capture my journey, trying to do it all myself.. hard at times but you find away round it.. have another video coming soon just working out to do it.. Thanks for watching.

[@rich_lifts9190]

Great video, thanks mate

[@BIGTREV14]

Great vid pal. I’ve got a 2013 factory Highline Kombi with vents for rear seat air con in the side panel that you’ve taken off in your video. Have you fitted an auto switch to a van like this and do you know if the added loom will fit in the space allowed.....? Many thanks. 👍🏼

[@tomtdubz]

I haven’t, but there’s is quite a bit of room in there, the new loom is quite long so you can find a spot for it 👌🏻

[@ron6096]

Hi Tom, Can you recommend a supplier of this. Looked on Amazon and Ebay and don't want to buy from a Chinese seller and some units don't appear to include a light sensor.

[@davidglassford2194]

Hi Tom good video. Where did you get 3 round dial for heater / blower ? Dave G

[@tomtdubz]

Thanks, just off eBay il have a look and tag a link 🤙🏻

[@tomtdubz]

rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F201954511288 think it was these..

[@kevinburns1527]

Hi Tom have you a link where to buy this ? Thanks

[@tomtdubz]

Yep... travelinlite-transporters.co.uk/products/t5-t5-1-auto-headlights-switch-module-upgrade?_pos=8&_sid=a0f50c731&_ss=r 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@bkerest]

Any idea where we could find this adaptor?

[@toyotaahir]

Hi great video, I am thinking of getting one but I noticed you also only have the rear fog light on your original switch and the new one has front and rear, so does your rear fog light still work with the switch?

[@tomtdubz]

Yeah they did, soon after I installed the front fogs 👌🏻thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@RichardTowler-p2f]

Are there any errors on the dash if you don’t have a front fog light and do this upgrade ?

[@tomtdubz]

Good question, there shouldn’t be any as the loom for the fog isn’t there…

[@RichardTowler-p2f]

@@tomtdubz that makes perfect sense! thanks!

[@piotras22trn]

Hi where u get the front bumper?

[@tomtdubz]

It’s the factory t5.1 bumper with the sport line kit from Travelinlite. Spoiler, splitter and drl inserts

[@danielchurch1208]

Do u have a link for the part ?

[@tomtdubz]

Think it’s in the video description….

[@gandhi1078]

Is there a way to stop it beeping when you get out the van (like you’ve left the lights on) I’ve tried setting it to side lights instead of headlights but no joy.

[@tomtdubz]

I’m afraid not fella I’ve tried all the settings and still reminds me I’ve left the lights on 🤬

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

Hey, how did you programme the DRLs to work with the fob? Would it work with my led ones?

[@tomtdubz]

I’ve got the auto lights so the are programmed to come on when I unlock and lock the van (coming home lights) the drls light bars are power fed from the original drls so the all come on together.

[@williamtaylor5422]

Would this be the same procedure for the T6, cheers

[@tomtdubz]

It is but you will need to get the t6 auto lights kit, the fitting is different on the back.

[@natashatriggs3537]

Hi tom. Can you tell me how to set this up for daytime so my runway lights just come on?

[@tomtdubz]

Il try, your day time lights drls should be on anyway as a standard thing, you could try resetting the module by turning it from 0 to auto whilst engine is running you should here it bleep...

[@natashatriggs3537]

Thankyou. I have tried that. I can see on your video your bumper lights on come in the day

[@tomtdubz]

natasha triggs yes, they are from travelinlite light they feed from the original drl power so will come on with them

[@ChunkySkunky1]

Hi Tom, I'm having the same issues, if i cover the sensor my main lights come on when I lock/unlock the van. But would like my DRLs to come on? Any advice? Thanks

[@tomtdubz]

Marcus Feltham drl light bar or the factory drl in the headlight?

[@Warriorant1]

Just fitted mine to my 2005 T5 and they work a treat, thanks for the inspiration 👍

[@tomtdubz]

Antony Rowley how did the install go? I’m looking at. 05 for another project build.. was it straight forward...

[@Warriorant1]

@@tomtdubz Yes ,5 minutes job, no problems, no lights on dash & even the 3m tape worked fine. The kit I got even had a spare 3m tape just in case.

[@tomtdubz]

Antony Rowley tidy, which kit did you go for...

[@Warriorant1]

@@tomtdubz www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Headlight-Fog-Light-Module-Switch-Upgrade-Fit-VW-T5-T5-1-Transporter-03-15/264830619625?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@tomtdubz]

Antony Rowley nice one thanks 👌🏻

[@jku2967]

where are you bue that adapter?

[@tomtdubz]

Travelinlite

[@stevencheeseman7836]

Hi Tom great info on Video, I've just put a new bumper on my van 2006, with fog lights but sadly no wiring loom for said fog lights. Question is would the wiring loom you used for your front end upgrade kit fit and if so where was that from please

[@tomtdubz]

Hey, thanks for watching. The loom for the fogs I used is one for facelifts. Travelinlite do one for the pre facelift. The loom is the same just different fogs.

[@paulmarshall4403]

Thanks for the help, just followed this along with the fog-light installation one. One question, can the unit be programmed so the DRL come on when it's unlocked, rather than main lights?

[@davidwhitehead2602]

Hello Tom , are those seat covers in your van ,if so where did you get them from cheers David.

[@tomtdubz]

These are veedubtransporter covers 👌🏻

[@leeandclaire57]

Great video mate, only just bought a 2014 T28 T5.1 startline. Will this autolight switch fit this model?

[@tomtdubz]

Should do. Check the loom an make sure you get the correct one for your year of van, my other van is a 13 plate and is the same kit…

[@markjobling1705]

Good evening - have you got any set up instructions? The ones they sent with mine are in Chinese!! Any help would be much appreciated.

[@tomtdubz]

Will have a look…. Think I chucked them away…..

[@Beliefisthedeathofintellect]

It goes on the glass! Its glass tape m3!! 👍🏻

[@tonyneal7324]

Great video dude. I’ve looked on line and there’s a big and small switch, not sure witch one I need do you have measurements as my camper is 2012.

[@tomtdubz]

Best option is to pop yours out and take a look at the fitting.. go from there bud 👌🏻

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

Love the Vid Tom just got a T5 and finding them very helpful 👍👍

[@tomtdubz]

Thanks for watching, glad there helping you out 👌🏻

[@celicaben4391]

Would this work with a t28 05 reg ?

[@tomtdubz]

Yeah I used the same kit on the blue5 series that was a 55 plate

[@celicaben4391]

Thanks mate 👍

[@celicaben4391]

Thanks mate i ordered the part and can confirm this works 👍 made my day

[@TTT-Turbo]

Hi, I was thinking about fitting fog lights to my 2020 plate Crafter and a new switch like this so there on auto. I can imagine it won't be an easy job but do you have any advice for me or anyone else. Is there wiring looms available for this to go right back to the switch. What else is needed. Many thanks Ian

[@jamescopson7509]

Does this work the same for an 09 plate

[@tomtdubz]

Yes, pop the switch it first as some have different connections. Just to check

[@nikonneil]

Brilliant helpful video just installed mine my only question is how do you get it to turn on my DLR lights for the light me home function? Thank Neil

[@jeroengoegebuer1573]

How do you turn on the fog lights? Mine doesn’t want to switch. Thx!

[@tomtdubz]

Turn switch to main beam, pull out gently on the on the switch and you be able to turn it further round to put the fogs on

[@jeroengoegebuer1573]

@@tomtdubz thx! I tried that already since it's the same procedure in all the previous vw's I owned but this time I was afraid to pull it apart. I' ll give it another gentle go. thx again.

[@jeroengoegebuer1573]

@@tomtdubz just figured it out. like you said, turn to main beam and then pull once for front fogs and once again for rear fogs. thx again!

[@tomtdubz]

@@jeroengoegebuer1573 brill, nice one fella 👌🏻

[@lornamiller6208]

Hi Tom, I’ve just fitted mine but I have the blue Motion so a smaller plug in the back. Do you know if you can have coming home lights with the newer version? It came with no instructions and I can’t find any online

[@tomtdubz]

Should be able to.. if you leave it in the auto mode they should turn of after 10-20 seconds....

[@heavymetalbebop]

Well,I've tried and tried to remove my old switch as you demonstrated, push in and twist to zero and pull it out,.....it definitely does not work for me, any other ideas ?

[@tomtdubz]

Push and pull to zero… try pushing in on zero an turning to the right… should come out

[@heavymetalbebop]

Really appreciate the prompt reply Buddy, I have tried it always ,total failure, seems well fixed in there, even whipped off the small panel to the rhs to give some leveridge with my fingers, simply won't have it.

[@markray7189]

Am having the same issue. Push in and turn right whilst in and the old unit still won't pull out

[@markray7189]

@@heavymetalbebop Did you ever manage to get old headlight switch out? Am having same challenge as you. Followed instructions but will not pull out!

[@heavymetalbebop]

Hi Mark,yes I eventually got the switch out,but,had to get a bit aggressive with it,a couple of screwdrivers either side of it and prised it out which did cause it damage,no probs as it was being replaced.

[@matthewroberts7692]

Hi mate, this is brilliant. Just checking if there is a minimum bcm required? I have a 2010 shuttle with front fogs. Planning on getting cruise control fitted and this.

[@tomtdubz]

Should all be straight forward 👌🏻

[@amandamcallister6664]

Brilliant video that mate. Is that the same set up for a bluemotion as well? Would love to know where you got the fabric fascias from as well!

[@tomtdubz]

I believe so… it’s not fabric it’s flocking… lasted well but since doing that I’ve found you get a nicer finish with suede.. use Harrison trim supplies they supply everyone so you’ll get the best price from them 👌🏻

[@rockandrollted]

Hi Tom, Great video for the auto lights, Where did you find the whole kit, i have t5 cali se 2009. prices on amazon are around the £80 mark.

[@tomtdubz]

Thanks for watching, Travelinlite sell the kit 👌🏻

[@swiatwolanas]

Great easy mod. Well done mate. Will be ok for t5.1 to upgrade? Can I have link for full kit pls?

[@tomtdubz]

Thanks, try travelinlite-transporters.co.uk/products/t5-t5-1-auto-headlights-switch-module-upgrade

[@morganrichardson1645]

Does this automatically bring full beam on top or just daytime lights ?

[@tomtdubz]

What ever you set it too won’t bring full beam on but will do dipped or main beam 👍🏻

[@bence_7616]

How did your drl switch on as LH? Wiring or programing the light switch?

[@tomtdubz]

Program on the switch 👌🏻

[@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631]

@T Dubz excellent video mate I've just installed one on my 04 transporter t5. Works perfectly 👍👍😊

[@tomtdubz]

Epic, good work 👍🏻 thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@philmellor4926]

How did you set just the drl's to be the coming home light's mate

[@tomtdubz]

Set the drls to be the auto function an that should work….

[@markjobling1705]

Thats an awesome mod. Did you buy this from van style?

[@tomtdubz]

No, Travelinlite 👌🏻

[@adrianhowell36]

Hello. I found the video informative. Where do you purchase this item from & at what price. Many thanks. Adrian

[@tomtdubz]

Travelinlite think there around 35-40 for the kit 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@adrianhowell36]

@@tomtdubz Thank you.

[@brunodegroote7957]

awesome job mate. could I do this on my new 2021 t6.1.btw awesome videos.🤩

[@tomtdubz]

I’m sure You can, you’ll have to make sure you get the right kit 👌🏻

[@brunodegroote7957]

@@tomtdubz thx dude

[@stevencheeseman7836]

Hi Tom, another question mate. I have bought a fog light and auto switch kit from Travelinlite. I also bought a window kit as well (both not fitted yet bit chilly out lol) did you fit the auto windows on the bus yourself. If so did you connect both red wires to the black and yellow one or just one wire, I've watched a few videos on here but all a bit sketchy. Regards Steve

[@tomtdubz]

Hey Steve... I did but I can’t remember... it was literally the first thing I did.. il have a hunt round and get back to you... 👌🏻

[@stevencheeseman7836]

Cheers Tom, appreciated

[@tomtdubz]

Steve, brains gone a bit, can’t remember any of the window installation... I think gdubtv did a good video on them.... sorry fella

[@stevencheeseman7836]

Its ok mate, thank you for looking and getting back to me

[@AlanNaylor698]

Hi, is it the same process for a T6?

[@tomtdubz]

Yes but the loom plugs will be different, make sure you order the correct kit. 👌🏻

[@geordylad1]

Hi Tom , just bought a set of rear leds for my t5.1 and they don't work , but they did on my buddies van fine , I have the old light switch in the van like you had before your mod switch upgrade , would that be the issue with my lights , or would my t5.1 not be compatible ?? Frustrating as it works on my mates van and he has the newer light switch like yours . Much appreciated if any one out there has any clue what I'm doing wrong , I thought they would just be plug n play 🙏🙏

[@tomtdubz]

Where are you located bud, could ha e a look if your local…

[@geordylad1]

@@tomtdubz Hi , I'm in Hampshire ( Farnborough) Many thanks for the kind offer .

[@tomtdubz]

Based near Southampton but have a workshop near Bournemouth…

[@geordylad1]

@@tomtdubz What's the name of the workshop buddy , I can ring Monday// Tuesday and pop down maybe wednesday // thurs if OK with you . Thanks in advance

[@tomtdubz]

Bespoke buses based in west moors Bh21 6us 👌🏻

[@gavintonks7156]

Hi Tom just found your KZbin finding you very helpful trying to replace my Headlight switch and unfortunately it’s stock is there any suggestions you can give thank you

[@tomtdubz]

Travelinlite make a good kit which will allow you to convert to auto lights.. the also do the one which has the front and rear fog lights incase your thinking of add the front fogs too... 👌🏻hope you enjoy the videos 👊🏻

[@gavintonks7156]

I believe my pins are stuck behind the light switch is there any other way of getting them pins to move I have already got the auto switch to put in after watching your video a couple of days ago but I’m just stuck at the moment I’m trying to get the light switch out Thanks for your help

[@tomtdubz]

Have you popped the switch out? If so it might be a case of sacrificing the old switch.. they are quite tricky to pull apart but there not worth much...

[@gavintonks7156]

T Dubz Hi good morning no tried all last night it just won’t come out really don’t want to force it out and then break the dashboard

[@tomtdubz]

So it’s stuck in the dash. Pop the side panel off, it might have got lodged in, or someone may have stuck it in. One eve the side panel is off you can release the harness bit fiddly but you manage... then you might be able to free the switch...

[@andreiiosif8121]

Hi. You have a great video but i have a problem trying to set my main headlights to stay on while the coming home function is active . You made your DLR lights to stay on. My question if you can help me is how to make my headlights to stay on. Thank you for your help and time.

[@tomtdubz]

What make light bar/drls have you fitted?

[@andreiiosif8121]

T Dubz I ve fitted a light module and when I close only the positions remain on when the main light should remain on.

[@tomtdubz]

That’s very odd, have you tried to reset it and the re program?

[@andreiiosif8121]

T Dubz i don t know exactly how to reset it . I Made the switching ți every position and Heard the 3 beeps from the module. Can you Tell me how to reset it? Thanks !

[@tomtdubz]

Try unplugging it and starting again....

[@OrangeVanAdventure]

Great help thanks 👍🏽

[@tomtdubz]

No problem 👍

[@rajes3103]

N8

[@tomtdubz]

Yep red wire with the mini connector goes in to port 8

[@kennymckenzie8187]

What did you do with the old head light switch

[@tomtdubz]

Got a couple in the workshop….

[@kennymckenzie8187]

How much and send to Ireland

[@carlharrison1842]

Hi, how have you made your drl come on please?

[@tomtdubz]

The drl light bars? Or the normal drls.. The light bars are fuse next to the battery and fed from the existing drls. The vans drls in the headlights come on automatically... hope that helps

[@carlharrison1842]

@@tomtdubz I mean the bars, I have them installed but don't come on when I unlock the van

[@tomtdubz]

Oh, are they travelinlite?

[@carlharrison1842]

I don't think there are but not sure as I bought the van already with them

[@tomtdubz]

@@carlharrison1842 have a look under the bonnet, if they are they’ll have a small black box... where I had the auto lights it had the ‘drive home’ setting... making lights come on when unlocking and stay on for 20sec when locking

[@tomtdubz]

Hey guys n gals thanks for watching, if you haven’t subscribed then please do so and support the channel. Thanks

[@03mdhillug]

Great vid, but you can make this much simpler with the plug and play unit from VeeDub transporters

[@tomtdubz]

Maybe but this is a plug and play, 👌🏻

[@sewob147]

I bought this for my 2010 T5.1 but it's no good. My loom has 10 pins and this has 13 but only 9 of them correspond with the loom. When I switch it to sidelights the DLRs stay on which they don't on the original. What's worse is that there's only power to one rear light. At the headlight position, everything is ok at the front but there's still only one sidelight fully illuminated at the rear with a faint glimmer in the other. Put the old switch back in and everything works perfectly. It's an idiot plug so you can't put it in incorrectly.

[@tomtdubz]

That’s really odd. Is it possible you’ve got a faulty unit? Haven’t heard these issues before