Xenon headlight flickering

[ScottishA4B9]

Hi all,

All of a sudden my headlight on my 2012 A3 8V Sline turned off and I got a warning on the dashboard. The best day it was working fine but today it has started flickering.
Is anything I can do?
A new Unit is £899+ and a used one £400-500.

 

[ScottishA4B9]

I would attach a video but this website still seems stuck in the early 2000’s and doesn’t let you post videos!!

 

[JohnM100]

Likely the bulb or ballast failing. If it goes a bit yellow/pink then it’s the bulb.

They have done well to last this long.

The bulb is replaceable so you don’t need a a whole new headlight unit. The bulb is a PITA to get access to remove.

 

[ScottishA4B9]

Likely the bulb or ballast failing. If it goes a bit yellow/pink then it’s the bulb.

They have done well to last this long.

The bulb is replaceable so you don’t need a a whole new headlight unit. The bulb is a PITA to get access to remove.

@JohnM100 Thanks mate.

I believe the part number is: N10721806.
The thing is, I’m not sure if the type of bulb to get. They all have different model numbers on the likes of eBay.
Any idea?

 

[ScottishA4B9]

Anybody know what type of bulb to order? I need to order today. Thanks

 

[ScottishA4B9]

So now I’ve established it’s a D3S bulb I need I just need to decide what I bulb to get: 4300/5000/6000.

what do people recommend?

 

[BillyGiann]

If you are about to replace only one bulb, get the 4300K, for color match. If you buy a pair, get the 5000K.
But be ready for the scenario of ballast failure, flickering usually does not happen due to bulb