Adaptive functionality on LED headlights not working

[nath]

xenon ones definitely do when you first start car
not sure about l.e.d versions

[PsYcHe]

Assuming they work the same way as my a7, then they dont do the same sweep up as xenons. And you probably have the adaptive lights that simply light up corners when you turn or put the indicator on.

[mondie]

Thanks Psyche, you may very well be correct on both points. I haven't noticed them lighting corners actively either but will take more notice.

I was spoilt by the adaptive Xenons on the M5, those worked brilliantly.

[Glync]

Sounds like you have the same leds fitted as mine my cars a 2013 model what year is yours?
They only bought out the matrix lights after that which adapted to oncoming lights and so on, from what i can remember they came out with the slight changes to the bonnet line around mid 2014 .The adaptive lights on my car are merely as mentioned cornering function and high beam, if you look at the newer cars they have a different led unit fitted which is the matrix style lights. The very latest ones have this new sweep indicator thingy too.
I have been considering changing my car this year so have been looking at all these things again!

Hope this helps ?
Cheers
Glyn

[mondie]

Hi Glyn,

My car is a MY2011 so your comments would seem to confirm that I am out of luck on the adaptive functionality. Makes me wonder why somebody would option them for £2k and lose the proper adaptive functionality of the Xenons, seems like you pay more for less to me.

Cheers,
Simon

[paulrstaylor]

Originally Posted by mondie

Hi Glyn,

My car is a MY2011 so your comments would seem to confirm that I am out of luck on the adaptive functionality. Makes me wonder why somebody would option them for £2k and lose the proper adaptive functionality of the Xenons, seems like you pay more for less to me.

Cheers,
Simon

Agreed, I was actively looking for a car without LED. I suspect that it wasn't very clear when optioning them new

[Glync]

I have had both types on the Audi and a Merc I had in between and I genuinely prefer the LED's they are so much brighter imho nice clean white light which works better in rain and fog in particular. The LEDs have a rain/fog setting on them which lowers and widens the pattern so works well.
I do fancy these matrix jobs and have been thinking of a change this year If funds allow I have been considering the latest S8's
It looks a cracking bit of kit although the V8 D offers such good value and on paper doesn't look lacking.
Cheers Glyn