A8 Parts Forum  

Go Back   A8 Parts Forum > A8 D4 > D4 - Lights

D4 - Lights Headlights, xenons, foglights. Everything outside the car that glows

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 20th September 2024, 08:50 AM
Horrgakx Horrgakx is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2024
Posts: 72
Default Condensation in Matrix headlight

One of my Matrix headlights has a condensation problem. There doesn't look to be any damage which is good. Has anyone had this issue before and solved it?
Are the lights easy to remove, and are they sealed?

Thanks.
__________________
A8L W12 (D4 2015)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 20th September 2024, 09:53 AM
steamship's Avatar
steamship steamship is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Posts: 3,129
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Horrgakx View Post
Are the lights easy to remove, and are they sealed?
1. I couldn't find any details in the D4 Tech Dump post, but check out the attached PDF from page 144. I've a few other D4 PDFs that I must contact one of the admins about to get them into the Tech Dump post, but I need to check to ensure they're not duplicates of existing ones.

2. Don't know for sure, but would be almost certain they're sealed, as older stuff is. Not relevant to the D4, but I've seen reviews of brand new cars on Carwow and he keeps pointing out the condensation inside lights.
Attached Files
File Type: pdf A8-Electrical.pdf (16.96 MB, 79 views)
__________________
2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts

My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts

Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights

My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 20th September 2024, 01:42 PM
Horrgakx Horrgakx is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2024
Posts: 72
Default

Thanks! That's great! With a breather-tube I expect it's not totally sealed - but I don't think I should be able to get into the back of it like you can with a traditional headlight...
__________________
A8L W12 (D4 2015)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 03:42 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.