Headlamp issue?

[M-A8]

OK, disconnect (+) terminal on the battery for about 15min and see after that reset if main beam still comes on with the engine.
Also, we've had a little discussion some time ago about mmi light settings but I don't think we solved the meaning of main beam option so gopress SETUP button on mmi, then SYSTEMS an EXTERIOR LIGHTING and see if MAIN BEAM is on or off.

I will send you a correct coding for your headlights tomorrow so you could check that when you go to see Scott next time, unless he did a AUTO SCAN for you and gave you your log.
If yes, attache it and I will check your headlights coding, if not ask him to do a full AUTO SCAN first and save it, it's good to have before you do anything, and if you do it regularly it will five you a complete history of previous error.

I assume there was no light sensor error?

[LordHefner]

Originally Posted by M-A8

OK, disconnect (+) terminal on the battery for about 15min and see after that reset if main beam still comes on with the engine.
Also, we've had a little discussion some time ago about mmi light settings but I don't think we solved the meaning of main beam option so gopress SETUP button on mmi, then SYSTEMS an EXTERIOR LIGHTING and see if MAIN BEAM is on or off.

I will send you a correct coding for your headlights tomorrow so you could check that when you go to see Scott next time, unless he did a AUTO SCAN for you and gave you your log.
If yes, attache it and I will check your headlights coding, if not ask him to do a full AUTO SCAN first and save it, it's good to have before you do anything, and if you do it regularly it will five you a complete history of previous error.

I assume there was no light sensor error?

I'm pretty certain that the main beam option is set to On! But not with the car for the moment so I can't say 100% for sure but I think it's on!

Scott did send me a copy of my log and the link for it is at the end of this post. There were a few issues that showed up in the scan but nothing major that would stop the car from being used, except obviously this damned light issue at night!

The dashboard does show an error message firstly saying that that the bulb is now gone, and also the adaptive headlight warning however this was present even when the bulb was working.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/es5ds4ia3...098mi.txt?dl=0

Regards, Mark.

[M-A8]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but your coding is wrong in my opinion.
Instead of 0133121 it should be 0123121
3rd digit is for headlights:
0= Halogen Headlights
1= Bi-Xenon Headlights (only through index E)
2= Bi-Xenon Headlights w/o LED DRL
3= Bi-Xenon Headlights with LED DRL and Advanced Front-Lighting System
4= Bi-Xenon Headlights with separate P21W-Halogen DRL and Advance Front-Lighting System.

At the minute you are coded for LED DRLs and AFS - 3
Looking at your headlights from the picture you have Bi-Xenons w/o LED DRL and no cornering lights - 2

That possibly is the reason why you get error in Xenon Range Module as well [54]

[LordHefner]

Originally Posted by M-A8

Correct me if I'm wrong, but your coding is wrong in my opinion.
Instead of 0133121 it should be 0123121
3rd digit is for headlights:
0= Halogen Headlights
1= Bi-Xenon Headlights (only through index E)
2= Bi-Xenon Headlights w/o LED DRL
3= Bi-Xenon Headlights with LED DRL and Advanced Front-Lighting System
4= Bi-Xenon Headlights with separate P21W-Halogen DRL and Advance Front-Lighting System.

At the minute you are coded for LED DRLs and AFS - 3
Looking at your headlights from the picture you have Bi-Xenons w/o LED DRL and no cornering lights - 2

That possibly is the reason why you get error in Xenon Range Module as well [54]

Highly possible, although all of the lights (barr the D2s pending ballast) now work, the operation of when they come on doesn't match up with the light stalk in the car. I don't think that we are a million miles off being right but at the moment I do have lights so can use it at night to continue with work for the moment, so that is a start.

I've no doubt once the ballast turns up and I contact Scott for availability again then we will get this sorted and a big two fingers up to Audi Main Dealers who's only option was to sell me 30% discounted replacement headlamps at £1,800

I've no doubt Scott when he comes along will see the number that you have posted and know exactly what they mean and take them on board for my next visit. I'll screen capture it also so I have a record.

Regards, Mark.

[LordHefner]

Originally Posted by M-A8

...and get your self one of these.
I can't burn you a copy because I ran out of license keys as it comes with 5 keys only and I did one copy for Neil, Jim and installed it also on my office PC, laptop and my ''workshop'' laptop, sorry.

I know this seller and I've had no issues with his items and he has nicely written guide as well plus compatible with 32 and 64 bit systems and Win 7 & 8 as well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-Elsaw...item3a94dd9caa

Purchased! Thanks for the link, the sooner I can get all of these bits that these cars need, the sooner I can learn more and give back by helping others!

Regards, Mark.

[ScottD3]

That scan is pre-coding.
I changed the coding of the headlights to 1 or 2 as per his current headlights.
I can't remember which one but it was what ever one worked best.

[M-A8]

That's alright then

[LordHefner]

Well I'm still waiting for the replacement ballast to come through, I would have though after buying it on Saturday that it would have been here by now

Anyway on another thread that I'm subscribed to, I left my VIN number and in return I got back everything that came with my car... including headlamps! so I'll post it up so that someone who knows what they are can in return post up a photo or image of the actual headlamps that my car should have. From that I can go and see if I can find a set of the correct headlamps for the car or if they're too pricey for the moment, then stick to the original idea of reprogramming my existing headlamps.



Regards, Mark.

[M-A8]

He clearly took out the most expensive and desirable lights on D3 and downgraded you to just Bi-Xenon with halogen DRL, no cornering lights and no LED DRL. Thats why your original coding was wrong for the current headlights, but correct for the one which were installed.

Good thing is that if you decide to upgrade your headlights to original ones, then it will be just a straight swap as you are wired already.

Not sure is having car wired for stuff you don't have anymore can cause problems, but I wouldn't though so.
I'm sure others will give more info about wiring situation atm.

PS. I have posted your disk just today via 1st class as I was very busy yesterday, sorry Mark.