Auto levelling headlight problem

[NiMz0098]

Hi all,
I have an A3 8v with auto levelling headlights that have been working just fine up until yesterday where I went through a large puddle of some what dirty water yesterday.

Now whenever I drive at night they raise up blinding on coming drivers. When I brake and come to a stop they re-level themselves by raising even higher then coming back down to the correctly level. I have tried adjusting the headlights manually but that does not seem to do anything. I have a feeling that the auto levelling sensor is dirty or something?

Any help is appreciated
TIA


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[larsmate]

Sounds like the level sensor which is located in the rear suspension area is kaput. You can try and re calibrate using VCDS and there is a procedure for doing this using module 55 Headlight Range. Google the procedure. If this doesn't fix it you'll probably have to replace the sensor and re - calibrate.

 

[NiMz0098]

Update: Found the problem. The auto levelling green plastic arm snapped. Will be ordering a new one ASAP.


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