Intermittent Headlight/LED fault

[Mo01]

Hi,

So sometimes when I start the car after a while or on some mornings the drivers side headlamp will fail to come on. Around 5 minutes into driving and it will comeon itself. However the drl and indicator fault will continue to be displayed on the instrument panel.

Othertimes I will start the car, all lights will work fone however, I continuously get a warming on the dash that the lights are not working.

Does anyone know what this maybe?

Thanks

 

[Daggerit]

Not heard of anything but I’d just be taking it in for warranty work if it’s still covered.

As a guess, it’ll need a new headlight as I believed they’re fully sealed units. Either that or a faulty connection/loom issue?


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[Mo01]

Yes its a faully sealed unit, the car was damaged a while ago and one of the lugs on this headlight was repaied.

I know that may be a factor, but then why would the issue arise after so long?

 

[Daggerit]

I'd be taking stabs in the dark if I started guessing... Internal damage that's worsened as the car's been driven due to vibration? Moisture getting in over time? Could be a bunch of things really. I guess the only issue is that if it's been damaged and repaired that Audi won't be willing to cover it under warranty I can't imagine.

 

[cuke2u]

Is it an led and matrix?
Found some prices here https://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/audi/a4-8w2-b9/117078/10533-headlight-insert

 

[Daggerit]

Is it an led and matrix?
Found some prices here https://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/audi/a4-8w2-b9/117078/10533-headlight-insert

That’s helpful because the RRP on the site is identical to what Audi quoted me for a replacement matrix headlight.


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[Mo01]

Well I hope it's not a new headlamp and maybe something VCDS can sort out. Just trying to find someone around Birmingham who can help.