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splodge
03-01-2007, 12:59 AM
:1zhelp: Hi all, I'm a new member and would appreciate any help I can get.
2000 (x reg) Audi S3 Quattro. Xenon headlights point directly to the floor about 3 metres in front of car and don't self adjust. Got car scanned with VAG-Comm and the following fault was highlighted.

1 Fault Found:
01538 - Motors for Headlight Range Adjustment (V48) / (V49)
29-00 - Short to Ground

Does anyone know where these motors are situated? Is it a DIY job?

RickT
03-01-2007, 01:38 AM
so i guess when you move the lights from postion 1-3 you get no movement or noise??

The motors are on a headlight unit... best to whip the headlight out and check all connections to start with..

RicKT

splodge
03-01-2007, 10:55 PM
No there is no movement from the lights at all.
Cheers. I will give it a go.

RickT
05-01-2007, 01:37 AM
just thinking... the power is on a fuse i think... have a look on the lid of the fuse box..

Also i think its on the same fuse as the headlight washers..

RicKT

splodge
05-01-2007, 05:16 PM
Found level sensor for xenons in the front passenger wheel arch was badly damaged. Seems like the logical place to start, will have to give Audi a call to get a price for the part. Fingers crossed.

RickT
07-01-2007, 04:31 PM
have you manged to sort this yet??

will be intrested in what you did.

RicKT

splodge
07-01-2007, 08:33 PM
Ordered new sensor unit and linkage arm from Audi (£82.04 inc.Vat). Parts weren't in stock and had to be ordered in. Due to arrive mid week so I will be fitting them next weekend (depending on work commitments :( ). Will keep you informed.

RickT
10-01-2007, 01:42 AM
nice one mate.... any photos on the job would be good for other users..

RicKT