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The xenon hid headlights on my 2006 Audi A4 are constantly flickering and going out. I've tried turning them off an on several times and no luck, they continue to go out. Sometimes both headlights will go out at once, essentially limiting my visibility.this has been going on for over 20,000 miles and no solution from Audi has been given so it is essential that this issue be resolved through a recall, considering several people are experiencing the same issue. It is a serious safety issue and it is extremely frustrating.
Flickering headlights. Headlights flicker or fail, especially in cold weather. Numerous people on internet have complained about this same problem and the dealers charge ridiculous prices for attempts to fix it. Clearly, there is a flaw in design from Audi and also a big safety issue. Please help. Thank you.
Right headlight dipped warning from failure code. After driving initially with lights on, the right light will flicker and then turn off. If one then turns off the lights and turns it back on, the right light will reactivate. But after another 2-3 minutes the right light will flicker and fail again. This is a safety issue and Audi refuses to extend warranty on it.
While driving with headlights on auto a warning light for left dipped headlights came on. I turned the light switch off and back on again and the warning went away. This happened every once in a while for quite some time and turning lights off and back on made the warning go away. Now the problem has progressed to the point that I lose both left or right headlight almost every time I drive the car. The failure has been one light or the other never both at the same time so far. This necessitates turning off the lights for about five seconds and then turning them on again to get both lights working again, very dangerous and disconcerting at night especially at highway speeds. The lights fail in this manner one to three times per trip before staying on the remainder of the trip. So far I have not had any success with dealership fixing the problem. I know that Audi does have knowledge of the problem because they have extended the warranty on the headlights to 4 years / 50000 miles. Unfortunately I was out of warranty on time by the time I received notice of the warranty extension. Bottom line, the dealership can't seem figure out if the problem is the lights, or the module, or the igniters. The car is not safe to drive at night, very frustrating.
- Bozeman, MT, USA
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Left and right dipped light indicator even after having them reviewed and adjusted and ultimately replaced. Audi warranty would not cover the repair cost due as we were slightly over the 50000 mileage allowance. Ended up paying almost $300 for the repair. We continue to have "dipped light" problems.
Headlamp has "dipped" multiple times while driving (day and night) since I have owned the vehicle (now at 77K). There is an Audi tsb out for this issue but can never get a certified Audi dealership to fix this issue as they cannot make it happen on command when they inspect it. Not only is this a known issue but it is an issue that is a safety problem that Audi and it's affiliates do not take seriously or show determined interest in fixing.
Get dipped headlight signal and headlight turns off at random. Light will come back on if I turn the switch to off and then back on. This is a systemic problem as noted by many online Audi forums. It is not safe to have your headlights turn off at random.
When driving with the headlights on one or both intermittently go out. A "headlight dipped" message appears on the drivers display. If you cycle the switch the problem resolves until the next incident. This problem happens at various times and sometimes not at all. Apparently Audi has no idea why or how to fix. This seems like an obvious design fault and warrants a recall-fix.
I was driving my Audi A4 a few nights after I purchased the car. After about two miles from my home the Audi A4 driver's side headlight started flickering and then went out (very dangerous) so I thought the light had burned out. The next morning I started the car going to look for a bulb to replace the headlight, noticed the light came on while I was in my dark garage. The light only comes back on after I turn the lights off which is also very dangerous. I live in an unincorporated area that's not well lit so I am afraid to drive this car at night. I have contacted Audi, but I haven't gotten a response. I took the A4 to an Audi dealership in denver and was told Audi doesn't know if the issue is the light itself or the ballast/igniter. I've replaced the bulb and the problem still exist so I took the A4 to several independent euro shops and got the same diagnosis, the igniter is a common problem with Audi vehicles. I am asking the ntsb to please issue a recall for this vehicle.
"intermittent headlight malfunction. Over the course of a year of ownership, the headlights have malfunctioned (turned off), with no consistent cause apparent. The specific error message that appears in the driver information screen is "left (or right) headlight dipped". this condition is both unsafe, and illegal - as many states will issue a traffic violation for driving with a non-functioning headlight. It has happened approx. 40 times, the headlight flickers, then goes out, but will come back on when the car is restarted or clear if the headlight is turned off then back on. It will then be fine for days or weeks at a time. It has been consistently getting more frequent and worse. At times, both headlights will turn off by themselves while driving causing a very dangerous situation and quick action to avoid injury or death. Then randomly turn back on. Multiple dealerships have been notified of the problem on at least 3 visits, and has claimed that everything is fine and they can not reproduce. They have suggested/guessed that it is the xenon light bulb itself, or ballast. Annecdotal evidence (conversational, and via internet owners' forums) suggests that the problem is widespread among a substantial portion of Audi's model range and years."
On multiple occasions over the last two years the left and right headlights go out and a "dipped headlight" warning light shows up on the dash. Turning the headlights off then back on will bring them back on momentarily until a vibration knocks them out again. It's usually one side or the other but sometimes both lights go out at the same time. No fault codes are stored when this happens.
The left headlight of my 2006 Audi A4 quattro regularly flickers, then turns itself off, then indicates a "left dipped headlight" along with an indicator that the light bulb has failed. This has happened on several occasions, intermittently. If I turn the light off (note: We're talking about driving at night here) and turn it back on again, the light will become normal again, for about a few minutes and then the cycle repeats itself. I have taken it into the Audi dealership, and they have said that Audi knows about this problem but doesn't know how to fix it -- changing the light bulb doesn't solve the problem.
My headlights seems to be turning on and then off. Sometimes it will say " left dipped headlight " and the headlight failure picture will go up. Sometimes its " right dipped headlight ". sometimes both headlights go out. The Audi tech's. can't seem to resolve the issue and it's starting to cost me money. I feel that this is a safety issue as I don't have the visibility I should at night plus I am distracted as I have to turn the headlight switch on and off until it works.
I started the car and both headlights were flickering. I proceeded to drive down the street and they continued to flicker for approximately 1 mile causing decreased visibility.
This complaint is regarding Audi vehicle model A4 from year 2006-2008. The issue is concerning the hid xenon head light that I have on the vehicle and this head light is the original equipment that Audi puts in the vehicle, which it flickers at turn off it self when driving and sometimes even when vehicle is not in motion. I think it is very dangerous when the light goes off at night on the highway and it happens very often, like 5 times a night. When the light is off, the vehicle gives a warning so turning it off and on will temporarily put the light on. I figured about the problem and have been to the dealer's service center for three times and mention the issue to them and they just state that there is no problem with headlight.
Left headlight flickers and then goes out randomly on my 2006 Audi A4 while I am driving. This happens almost daily. The consequence is that you are driving without a headlight. To correct the problem, you have to turn the headlight switch off and then back on again. To do this, you have to stop the car so when you turn the headlights off to reset the left light, you won't be driving without headlight. Sometimes the light will go out again within a few minutes and sometimes it is ok.
Problem started some 3-4 months ago, at the beginning my right bi-xenon headlight started just flickering, but now, after they flicker, they turn off. I receive a message on the dash stating "dipped right headlight." After I turn off both headlights on the switch, they work again fine for some period but than again, they start flickering and shutting down again. My both bi-xenon bulbs look fine, and the light is very bright at night so I don't believe it is the bulbs. In addition, I have noticed that they go off more frequently in the winter months and after hitting a bump. The right light seems to be only affected.
There are two separate conditions that both occur in vehicles with bi-xenon, with or without adaptive lighting (afs): One xenon light on either side sporadically flickers or flashes and goes out. When headlamps are turned off and on again or at ignition cycle, the headlamps may function properly or exhibit the same behavior; one xenon light on one side fails permanently. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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- Williston, VT, USA