Adaptive Xenon Question

[me1357]

Hello all

Just received our new A4 Allroad on the 1st of march which we ordered with the adaptive lighting option.On first glance everything seemed to be ok as it obviously had xenons fitted with the led daytime running lights.

This weekend was the first time the car been driven in total darkness and the lights dont seem to swing at all.Our previous car bmw 1 series had this option and it was very easy to see the lights swing side to side as you drove on winding roads and several videos on youtube show it's very obvious to see on Audi's as well.

Now the lights are made by Automotive Lighting and have a serial number of 8K0 941 003 Q and 8K0 941 004 Q.The build sticker that also comes with your service book doesn't have the code 8Q5 = Headlight-range adjustment, automatic/ dynamic with dynamic bending light (AFS 1) but has 8Q3 = Automatic headlight-range adjustment dynamic (self-adjusting while driving) and 8BP = Bi-functional headlight with gas discharge lamp.

Has anyone any information as to whether the above is correct or not as i dont want to go to the dealer without some knowledge so they dont fob me off , as the whole buying experience of audi has not exactly been smooth.

Thanks all
Mark

[Bratty]

When the adaptive lights come on at night and you are parked against a wall the lights will move up and down and from side to side, the adaptive light only function in a specific speed range. mine were definetly noticeable on a windy country road or if you swing the steering wheel quickly from side to side.

If they are not functioning you should get a warning light.

Dunk

[Bratty]

My Spare Uk Bi-xenon Adaptive lights are 8KO 941 029H (Left) and 030H (Right).

Dunk

[me1357]

When you start the car the lights only go up and down there is definitely no side to side movement.

It looks as if they have fitted normal xenon's even though that is not even an option in the brochure.

Time to see what the dealer says I think

Thanks
Mark

[Bratty]

Just a word of caution Mark! DEMAND! your "factory" build spec sheet print-out and compare it with your order, they WILL!!?!! NOT!!?!! want to do it but its worth getting for reference.

And do not accept the "option" price difference as compensation as it would cost them a LOT! more to correct their mistake ie. complete new set of headlights, new adaptive light modules, steering sensor(?) and re-programming.

When they twist and turn to get out of the situation because the cost is so much, remind them that they are able to retain the original xenon headlights to offset the costs.

Dunk

[ScottyUK]

When you start the car the lights only go up and down there is definitely no side to side movement.

The side to side movement is as clear to see as the up down so if you don't see it then I'd suggest you don't have them

It seems like they've misbuilt it or the adaptive component is simply not enabled or is faulty.

Get back to them asap.

[troc]

Hmm, reminds me I keep meaning to check the adaptive lights on my car as I've never really noticed any side-to-side movement.

I'll park it up facing a wall tonight and see what happens when I switch the lights on. The up and down movement as the lights fire up I do notice every time.

[me1357]

Thanks for all the replys , have phoned the dealership today but couldn't get hold of the sales man , he's supposed to be ringing me back

It's quiet foggy here at the minute so waiting for it to get dark just to make sure , as i remember with the bmw it's easy to see it move in the fog.

Will let you all know how i get on

[Bratty]

Remember "Owners Manual" page 61 "The system is active at speeds from approximately 10 km/h to 110 km/h".

My car was incorrectly specced and I found dealing with the dealership was a very difficult experience (hopefully yours will be a little less arrogant and condescending), and "this" experience did not allow me to feel like the car was as special as I had hoped and i found myself selling it ! (even though it was and still is a super looking car, (one of my collegues bought it from me so I see it often)).

Hope your vehicle is actually as per your order and it is just a technical hic-cup, Good Luck .

Dunk

[me1357]

To be honest i'm not to bothered about the adaptive bit the main reason for specing the xenon's was for the led running light's.

I dont think i would be to happy about them taking apart my car to try and retrofit this option as i think there would be a very high chance of damage and possible problems latter on.

That's not to say i will let them away with it as it was a £1105 option.