Audi A4 Avant 2004 not very bright headlights

[mahomo]

Recently purchased the above car, second avant I've owned. I really like them, especially this one as it's fun to drive 1.8T s-line.

However the headlights don't seem bright enough? They seem ok to look at, just don't light up the road loads.

Are there any after newer ones I can buy? Halfords would be idea as it's just up the road.

Cheers all

[arman123]

You could try changing the bulbs to some good quality ones but the headlight are poor I think on the b6 audi

[mahomo]

Thank you, will do. Looks a pain to change bulbs according to YouTube. Just want to make sure I've decent ones in hand before changing.

[arman123]

its easy follow these instructions

Removing and installing headlights

Removing – Switch off ignition and take out ignition key. – Turn light switch to position “0”. Headlight (left-side): – Detach cover (left-side) -1- in engine compartment.

Headlight (right-side): – Detach cover (right-side) -1- in engine compartment.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows-. – If fitted, detach activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 -N80--item 1- at air duct. – Remove air duct -2-.

Both sides (continued): – Use adhesive tape to mask area beneath headlight to prevent damage to paintwork. – Unscrew bolts -1- and -5-. – Loosen bolts -2- and -4- a few turns but do NOT unscrew completely. – If fitted, cut through cable tie. – Unplug electrical connector -3-. – Remove headlight from body towards front.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: – Check whether both vent elements have been inserted on underside of headlight. – Slide headlight horizontally onto lower headlight mounting as far as it will go.

– Position stop screw -1- so that it makes contact with lock carrier. – Use stop screw to align headlight with body contours (gap widths). Note Pay attention to area around wing panel opening when aligning headlight. – Tighten bolts -2 ... 5-. – Following installation, adjust headlights → Booklet803. Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Headlight to lock carrier	6

Release retaining clip -arrow- and detach housing cover for main beam from headlight housing.

– Detach electrical connector -3- at main beam bulb. – Release retaining clip -2- and take bulb -1- out of housing. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: – Fit new bulb in housing; do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare hands. – Secure bulb with retaining clip. – Secure housing cover with retaining clip.

[rowdy-999]

B6 lights are poor. Xenon was an option. Used units are out there, but very expensive.
Popping the headlamps out is really easy on the B6. B7 requires bumper removal!

[mahomo]

Thanks all. Most helpful.

Some thing to keep me busy over Christmas.

[arman123]

Y