[Mark Magiera]

So this just happened... Was not even 2 blocks from my house. Had taken the time for my FE to power up in my driveway by stepping on the brake (actually pre-heated to the time, so the cabin was warmed). Had taken the time to also deactivate lane side assist AND also turn on Air Care. All this before putting the car in reverse. Headlights on Auto, but were OFF, only daytime white lights were on in front.

I turned into a side street where the sun (solar glare) was full on into my eyes. Immediately the car threw (2) Error Codes: Check Left Low Beam AND Error Dynamic Cornering Light. On the steering wheel monitor was a yellow light icon. I drive up the incline to the next intersection (which was shaded) & the auto headlights turned on. Again, an alarm bell & (2 ) Error Codes chime out.

I went to get my kid at the high school. When I got there. Driver Side headlight is out.

So I got back home & I look up the threads about Dynamic Cornering Light Errors. However, there is nothing on the forum about the Check Left Low Beam. & There is nothing about these combined errors having happen simultaneously.

I did read about going & clicking Dynamic Corning Lights OFF to reset it. So when I went out to do such, I powered the car back up. It is dark in my driveway at 3:30 PM as we are on a north facing hillside. So the headlights on Auto immediately turned on the lights. And the Error Code seems to have reset.

My theory on the cause is the camera on the windshield. This is not the first occasion where solar glare has blinded that camera & lane assist has errored/ timed out & the Cruise Control with Travel Assist & Lane Assist has deactivated. It is ALWAYS when the car is driving INTO the sunset. Strong Solar Glare. Like the kind that causes car accidents on Rt. 2 or I-90 Eastbound toward Boston in the morning & Westbound in the Evening in the Fall.

Before the admins click "resolved" hold on. I have yet to go drive the car again. Also curious to see if anyone else has experienced this. By the way, I just called my local VW to see if they can see if it has thrown a code & they are sadly booked out until December 13th for service. And my other local (but not local at 45 miles away) VW Service Dept went to the Managers VM... So @ VW Technician, yeah: I'll just have it checked out conveniently...

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

Windshield camera is the problem that will be resolved with first update that is coming.
All of the issues you have experienced did happen on my Pro S that I had.
Practice every time before living the car to cycle headlights to OFF ( on your left side below the steering wheel) and try to keep Windshield camera clear . This glitches if producing orange errors are not something you should be worried about it will reset, but history of malfunctions will be there for service to look for.
If this something you can live with wait for update and if it still gives problems after.
It will record enough data for engineering department to resolve problems.
And your opinion is very close to what is causing issues.
Highlight your post and report it to VW Technical support and send them this in the mail.
I have recorded data on my end and send it to VW engineering.

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

Low beam if it continues to give you errors try to unplug connector on left side inspect connector and plug it back in.
If it still giving you issues for low beam....this will be separate from other issues you have experienced.
And whenever works for you bring it in for inspection.

 

[Mark Magiera]

Dec 3rd is the earliest it can be seen for the data to get d/l for the engineers.

Generally, I do take the time to physically turn off the lights. I have set the car to turn off the lights after "x amount of time." It is silly that the car still chimes that the lights are still on with such a feature. Sometimes I need the lights on to get to the door, especially at the cottage in Maine @ 11pm, during new moon, on a Fri after driving 3 hours. 😉

Any updates that Corp initiates would be best sooner than later. I'm already 1/6 through my lease & racked up just under 13k on it. Doing my best to keep it clean & tuned. Noting your comment about the ProS you "had," as in past tense?

 

[Mark Magiera]

Low beam if it continues to give you errors try to unplug connector on left side inspect connector and plug it back in.
If it still giving you issues for low beam....this will be separate from other issues you have experienced.
And whenever works for you bring it in for inspection.

I haven't had the error again in the past 3 weeks. Lights work fine. I've kept the appointment for the VW Service for tomorrow AM. I've reiterated to the dealer/service that it was suggested that the car have its error codes uploaded to the engineers to document the issue(s) in the cars buffer. It's going to be a 45 min drive each way & 90 miles added to my car to just "clear codes." So I am hopeful I do not encounter any BS for being proactive & caring about the maintenance of this early VIN FE...

 

[Mark Magiera]

Service Highlights...

~ Unable to duplicate customer's concerns. (umm, it is a cloudy overcast day. issue happened with direct setting sunlight. whatever)

~ Scanned vehicle with GFF. There are no relative faults stored. Uploaded log. (but there were faults in the log... just none that were "active faults." OK, whatever. The log was uploaded to corporate, mission accomplished)

~ Topped washer fluid. Charged vehicle during service. (yes on the first part. Um, must have been a granny charger. Regardless, some type of charge happened as the efficiency log is zero'd out, as well as the overall efficiency status. Had been 3.2 miles per kW overall.)

At hour 2, I had half a thought that they might surprise me as THE FIRST US VIN to get Ver 2.3 Umm. No, I'm not special (in that way)...