Fault scan advice please?

[Daveyonthemove]

I've recently been having intermittent headlight issues where the car flags up a fault with the left headlight every time the car is started and it fails to light up until the lights are turned off and on again, and then it works and stays on.
I decided to run a fault scan to see if there was any pointers and got the following:

OBDeleven data log

Date: 2020-01-25 15:35

VIN: WAUZZZ8PX7A097986
Car: Audi S3
Year: 2007
Body type: Hatchback
Engine: BHZ 195 kW (265 HP) 2.0 l
Mileage: 215440 KM

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00 Steering Angle Sender


Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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01 Engine Control Module 1

System description: 2.0l R4/4V TFSI
Software number: 8P0907115H
Software version: 0050
Hardware number: 8P0907115B
Serial number: AUX7Z0F9FNI0MR
Long coding: 01030003180F0160

Trouble codes:
P0087 - Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low Lower limit not reached
Intermittent
Priority: 0
Frequency counter: 2
Driving cycle: 255
Mileage: 215272 km
Date: 2020-01-25 11:20:33


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03 Brakes 1

System description: ESP 4MOTION MK60
Software number: 1K0907379AB
Software version: 0102
Hardware number: 1K0907379AB
Coding: 0021128

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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04 Steering Angle Sender


Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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08 Air Conditioning

System description: KlimavollautomatH19
Software number: 8P0820043AD
Software version: 0360
Hardware number: 8P0820043AD
Hardware version: 000
Serial number: 8P0820043AD

Trouble codes:
01232 - Compr. regulator valve, A/C Sys. Open circuit/short circuit to B+
static
Priority: 2
Frequency counter: 176
Driving cycle: 195
Mileage: 213491 km
Date: 2019-12-27 09:44:11


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09 Central Electrics

System description: Bordnetz-SG H43
Software number: 8P0907279F
Software version: 1201
Hardware number: 8P0907279F
Hardware version: 063
Serial number: 00000006287839
Long coding: ED8E5F27A014100000000000000000000009EE175A0500

Subsystems:
System description: Wischer AU350 H01
Software number: 8P2955119E
Software version: 0130
Coding: 0064784

System description: REGENLICHTSENSORH13
Software number: 4E0910557A
Software version: 0090
Coding: 0150573

Trouble codes:
00978 - Left low beam headlamp bulb Open circuit/short circuit to B+
static
Priority: 1
Frequency counter: 1
Driving cycle: 195
Mileage: 215447 km
Date: 2020-01-25 15:36:00


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15 Airbag

System description: Airbag 9.41 H12
Software number: 8P0959655H
Software version: 3720
Hardware number: 8P0959655H
Serial number: 0037W0G0GA64
Coding: 0071612

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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16 Steering Column Electronics

System description: J0527 H36
Software number: 8P0953549F
Software version: 0070
Hardware number: 8P0953549F
Coding: 0004042

Subsystems:
System description: E0221 H07
Software number: XXXXXXXXXXX
Software version: 0090

Trouble codes:
01304 - Radio No signal/communication
static


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17 Dash Board

System description: KOMBIINSTR. VDO H20
Software number: 8P0920981J
Software version: 0570
Hardware number: 8P0920981J
Serial number: 2249F004000156
Coding: 0037418

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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19 Gateway

System description: J533__Gateway H12
Software number: 1K0907530J
Software version: 0160
Hardware number: 1K0907951
Serial number: 3200106A068321
Long coding: FD0F078007000101

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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22 All Wheel Control

System description: Haldex 4Motion
Software number: 1K0907554F
Software version: 0115
Coding: 0000001

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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25 Immobilizer

System description: KOMBIINSTR. VDO H20
Software number: 8P0920981J
Software version: 0570
Hardware number: 8P0920981J
Serial number: AUX7Z0F9FNI0MR

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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42 Door Electronics Driver Side

System description: Tuer-SG 020
Software number: 8P0959801G
Software version: 0110
Coding: 0000632

Trouble codes:
01552 - Driver door central locking LOCK motor Electrical error in circuit
Intermittent
00928 - Lock unit for central locking Driver side Implausible signal
Intermittent


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44 Steering Assistance

System description: EPS_ZFLS Kl. 69
Software number: 1K0909144H
Software version: 2901

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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46 Central Module Comfort System

System description: KSG H04
Software number: 8P0959433C
Software version: 0050
Long coding: 189000186D28850D489AC63300

Subsystems:
System description: Neigungssensor 005
Software number: 1K0907719C
Software version: 0003

System description: Innenraumueberw.H04
Software number: 8P0951177
Software version: 0020

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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52 Door Electronics Passenger Side

System description: Tuer-SG 020
Software number: 8P0959802H
Software version: 0090
Coding: 0000632

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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55 Headlight Regulation

System description: AFS 1 H01
Software number: 4F0910357F
Software version: 0020
Hardware number: 4F0907357F
Coding: 0000020

Subsystems:
System description: AFS-Modul links H03
Software number: 8E0941329A
Software version: 0020

System description: AFS-Modul rechtsH03
Software number: 8E0941329A
Software version: 0020

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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76 Parking Assistance

System description: Parkhilfe 4-Kan H09
Software number: 8P0919283D
Software version: 0060
Hardware number: 8P0919283D
Serial number: 00067824830628
Coding: 0000113

Trouble codes:
No trouble codes found

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77 Telephone

System description: FSE_255x BT H26
Software number: 8P0862335H
Software version: 0290
Hardware number: 8P0862335H
Serial number: 00000005036299
Coding: 0011422

Trouble codes:
01304 - Radio No signal/communication
static
Priority: 5
Frequency counter: 1
Driving cycle: 191
Mileage: 215069 km
Date: 2020-01-23 17:02:20

There are a few faults in there relating to a ground/earth issue so I'm hoping these are all related and can be resolved if I find the source of the issue, so any pointers would be appreciated.

Also, whilst sat in the car with the engine running after a 2 hour drive (engine very hot) I noticed smoke from the exhaust in my mirror. The smoke smelled like burning oil, so I stopped the engine and checked the dipstick, and whilst the oil was at the halfway mark (not a significant drop since the last check) I topped it up and started the engine again, this time no smoke!
I did notice the fault code relating to low fuel pressure and think it's been about 30k since the Cam follower was changed, so I've ordered a new one and will swap them over tomorrow (Amazon Prime is a god send!) but I wondered if this could be related to the oily smell in the smoke, or do I need to look for something else?

I know this is a long post, so thank you if you read it all and any replies are appreciated.

 

[NHN]

Swap bulbs, test, if stays that side then swap ballasts, if moves to other side with bulb swap them it's a bulb, if fault still there after bulb & ballast swap them try swapping headlights, if stays then it's wiring or module.

Could do headlight swap 1st I guess, maybe quicker to get more data.

 

[Daveyonthemove]

Swap bulbs, test, if stays that side then swap ballasts, if moves to other side with bulb swap them it's a bulb, if fault still there after bulb & ballast swap them try swapping headlights, if stays then it's wiring or module.

Could do headlight swap 1st I guess, maybe quicker to get more data.

That's great advice, i'll give that a go.
Is there an easy way to remove the lights, or does the bumper have to come off?

 

[ch1z64]

@Daveyonthemove , if you have to remove your lights could you do a step by step if you dont mind and have the time after bumper removal as i will need to do this come time so i can send mine on too Trups so he can upgrade them for me cheers

 

[Daveyonthemove]

@Daveyonthemove , if you have to remove your lights could you do a step by step if you dont mind and have the time after bumper removal as i will need to do this come time so i can send mine on too Trups so he can upgrade them for me cheers

Unfortunately I didn't get your message until after I had put the bumper back on, and we had heavy rain as we were doing the job so we didn't really have the time to stop for photos etc.

If you can get the bumper off, then lights will be easy. There is a T25 on the top of the headlight which will be obvious, and two other T25 which are less obvious, but in holes at each end of the headlight. Have a torch handy to shine down into the hole and you should find the screws. The headlight will then slide out towards you and give you room to disconnect the wiring loom.

As for the issues above, We did remove the bumper today and fitted new headlight bulbs which I had planned for March/April with better weather but obviously these needed doing sooner. I also replaced a fog light surround that suffered a bit of damage at Christmas time when a pheasant diced himself by flying at it. The new bulbs fixed the intermittent light problem, so thankfully it wasn't a ballast or electrical fault.

We also checked all the earthing points and found one of them slight corroded, so we cleaned that up and applied copper grease to protect it.

Sadly the Cam Follower didn't arrive in time so that will have to be done in a day or two, but I will check the DV valve at the same time and change the air filter as the engine cover is off for the other jobs and it wasn't needed at the last service so it's a good time to do it.

 

[prt57]

Good to hear that you got the lights sorted.
I think I remember you are on stage 1, so thinking of the oil, are you using Millers Nanodrive 5w 40 or the recommended 5w 30?
At your mileage, the Millers would be a good option.
I run it in all 3 of our cars and on my wife’s TT it cleared up an oil consumption issue. On my Mk 4 GTi 1.8T, I might add a top up maybe once a year.
When you engine is super hot, the engine oil will be thin and so will find it easier to get past the piston rings and so you will smell it in the exhaust. The Millers is ideal to reduce this.
Regarding the fueling, have you changed the fuel filter as that can cause a restriction if it is really blocked? Get the latest with the 6.6 bar pressure capability.

 

[Daveyonthemove]

View attachment 196884 Good to hear that you got the lights sorted.
I think I remember you are on stage 1, so thinking of the oil, are you using Millers Nanodrive 5w 40 or the recommended 5w 30?
At your mileage, the Millers would be a good option.
I run it in all 3 of our cars and on my wife’s TT it cleared up an oil consumption issue. On my Mk 4 GTi 1.8T, I might add a top up maybe once a year.
When you engine is super hot, the engine oil will be thin and so will find it easier to get past the piston rings and so you will smell it in the exhaust. The Millers is ideal to reduce this.
Regarding the fueling, have you changed the fuel filter as that can cause a restriction if it is really blocked? Get the latest with the 6.6 bar pressure capability.

Yes, you remember correctly, the car is Stage 1.
I do use Millers, I have used both that you mention and neither are any better or worse in terms of oil consumption, I tend to top up a litre or less between 10k service intervals. Not a consumption issue that i'm concerned about.
The fuel filter was changed when I collected the car 30k miles ago, so I do plan to change it again at the next service. Do you know the part number for the filter you suggested, I'll order one in advance.

 

[prt57]

Yes, you remember correctly, the car is Stage 1.
I do use Millers, I have used both that you mention and neither are any better or worse in terms of oil consumption, I tend to top up a litre or less between 10k service intervals. Not a consumption issue that i'm concerned about.
The fuel filter was changed when I collected the car 30k miles ago, so I do plan to change it again at the next service. Do you know the part number for the filter you suggested, I'll order one in advance.

After looking on AKS, here is the part number:

1K0201051K

 

[Daveyonthemove]

The fault that I assumed could be Cam follower related did clear after the earthing strap was cleaned up and greased, but I decided to check it anyway as I couldn't remember doing it in around 25-30k miles, although it has been checked at least twice in that time.
It was replaced last night and looked like this:

It had some mileage left in it, but the black coating is pretty much worn through.
Not bad for a stage 1 car on Millers oil, put's my mind at rest that they should be good for 20k miles safely.