S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
12-17-2005, 04:48 AM
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S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually more
yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam on
the car in front when queueing in traffic.
Has anybody else experienced this?
I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
want to poke about without some clues!
TIA....
Andy.
yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam on
the car in front when queueing in traffic.
Has anybody else experienced this?
I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
want to poke about without some clues!
TIA....
Andy.
12-17-2005, 03:47 PM
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Re: S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to be
a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
headlight, so not really a diy job)
total cost was £180 - ouch!
if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com I've
since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much cheaper!
BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal bulb
when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
connector.
HTH
John.
"Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>
> Has anybody else experienced this?
> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
> want to poke about without some clues!
>
> TIA....
> Andy.
>
Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to be
a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
headlight, so not really a diy job)
total cost was £180 - ouch!
if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com I've
since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much cheaper!
BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal bulb
when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
connector.
HTH
John.
"Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>
> Has anybody else experienced this?
> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
> want to poke about without some clues!
>
> TIA....
> Andy.
>
12-17-2005, 03:47 PM
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Re: S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to be
a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
headlight, so not really a diy job)
total cost was £180 - ouch!
if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com I've
since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much cheaper!
BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal bulb
when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
connector.
HTH
John.
"Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>
> Has anybody else experienced this?
> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
> want to poke about without some clues!
>
> TIA....
> Andy.
>
Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to be
a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
headlight, so not really a diy job)
total cost was £180 - ouch!
if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com I've
since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much cheaper!
BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal bulb
when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
connector.
HTH
John.
"Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>
> Has anybody else experienced this?
> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
> want to poke about without some clues!
>
> TIA....
> Andy.
>
12-17-2005, 03:47 PM
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Re: S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to be
a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
headlight, so not really a diy job)
total cost was £180 - ouch!
if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com I've
since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much cheaper!
BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal bulb
when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
connector.
HTH
John.
"Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>
> Has anybody else experienced this?
> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
> want to poke about without some clues!
>
> TIA....
> Andy.
>
Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to be
a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
headlight, so not really a diy job)
total cost was £180 - ouch!
if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com I've
since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much cheaper!
BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal bulb
when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
connector.
HTH
John.
"Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>
> Has anybody else experienced this?
> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
> want to poke about without some clues!
>
> TIA....
> Andy.
>
12-17-2005, 03:47 PM
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Re: S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to be
a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
headlight, so not really a diy job)
total cost was £180 - ouch!
if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com I've
since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much cheaper!
BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal bulb
when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
connector.
HTH
John.
"Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>
> Has anybody else experienced this?
> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
> want to poke about without some clues!
>
> TIA....
> Andy.
>
Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to be
a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
headlight, so not really a diy job)
total cost was £180 - ouch!
if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com I've
since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much cheaper!
BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal bulb
when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
connector.
HTH
John.
"Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>
> Has anybody else experienced this?
> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I don't
> want to poke about without some clues!
>
> TIA....
> Andy.
>
12-17-2005, 04:11 PM
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Re: S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Cheers John... looks like a trip to Audi is in order for a diagnosis but at
least I can sound like I know what I'm talking about now !
"John in Newbury" <john_in_newbury@dsl.pipex> wrote in message
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> Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
>
> Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
> Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
>
> Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to
> be a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
> headlight, so not really a diy job)
>
> total cost was £180 - ouch!
>
> if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com
> I've since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much
> cheaper!
>
> BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal
> bulb when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
> connector.
>
> HTH
>
> John.
>
>
>
> "Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
>> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
>> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
>> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>>
>> Has anybody else experienced this?
>> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I
>> don't want to poke about without some clues!
>>
>> TIA....
>> Andy.
>>
>
>
least I can sound like I know what I'm talking about now !
"John in Newbury" <john_in_newbury@dsl.pipex> wrote in message
news:kuCdnWsoroDlGjneRVnysQ@pipex.net...
> Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
>
> Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
> Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
>
> Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to
> be a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
> headlight, so not really a diy job)
>
> total cost was £180 - ouch!
>
> if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com
> I've since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much
> cheaper!
>
> BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal
> bulb when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
> connector.
>
> HTH
>
> John.
>
>
>
> "Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
>> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
>> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
>> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>>
>> Has anybody else experienced this?
>> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I
>> don't want to poke about without some clues!
>>
>> TIA....
>> Andy.
>>
>
>
12-17-2005, 04:11 PM
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Re: S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Cheers John... looks like a trip to Audi is in order for a diagnosis but at
least I can sound like I know what I'm talking about now !
"John in Newbury" <john_in_newbury@dsl.pipex> wrote in message
news:kuCdnWsoroDlGjneRVnysQ@pipex.net...
> Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
>
> Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
> Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
>
> Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to
> be a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
> headlight, so not really a diy job)
>
> total cost was £180 - ouch!
>
> if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com
> I've since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much
> cheaper!
>
> BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal
> bulb when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
> connector.
>
> HTH
>
> John.
>
>
>
> "Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
>> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
>> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
>> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>>
>> Has anybody else experienced this?
>> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I
>> don't want to poke about without some clues!
>>
>> TIA....
>> Andy.
>>
>
>
least I can sound like I know what I'm talking about now !
"John in Newbury" <john_in_newbury@dsl.pipex> wrote in message
news:kuCdnWsoroDlGjneRVnysQ@pipex.net...
> Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
>
> Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
> Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
>
> Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to
> be a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
> headlight, so not really a diy job)
>
> total cost was £180 - ouch!
>
> if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com
> I've since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much
> cheaper!
>
> BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal
> bulb when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
> connector.
>
> HTH
>
> John.
>
>
>
> "Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
>> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
>> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
>> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>>
>> Has anybody else experienced this?
>> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I
>> don't want to poke about without some clues!
>>
>> TIA....
>> Andy.
>>
>
>
12-17-2005, 04:11 PM
#8
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Re: S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Cheers John... looks like a trip to Audi is in order for a diagnosis but at
least I can sound like I know what I'm talking about now !
"John in Newbury" <john_in_newbury@dsl.pipex> wrote in message
news:kuCdnWsoroDlGjneRVnysQ@pipex.net...
> Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
>
> Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
> Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
>
> Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to
> be a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
> headlight, so not really a diy job)
>
> total cost was £180 - ouch!
>
> if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com
> I've since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much
> cheaper!
>
> BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal
> bulb when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
> connector.
>
> HTH
>
> John.
>
>
>
> "Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
>> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
>> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
>> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>>
>> Has anybody else experienced this?
>> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I
>> don't want to poke about without some clues!
>>
>> TIA....
>> Andy.
>>
>
>
least I can sound like I know what I'm talking about now !
"John in Newbury" <john_in_newbury@dsl.pipex> wrote in message
news:kuCdnWsoroDlGjneRVnysQ@pipex.net...
> Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
>
> Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
> Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
>
> Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to
> be a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
> headlight, so not really a diy job)
>
> total cost was £180 - ouch!
>
> if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com
> I've since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much
> cheaper!
>
> BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal
> bulb when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
> connector.
>
> HTH
>
> John.
>
>
>
> "Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
>> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
>> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
>> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>>
>> Has anybody else experienced this?
>> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I
>> don't want to poke about without some clues!
>>
>> TIA....
>> Andy.
>>
>
>
12-17-2005, 04:11 PM
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Re: S3 Xenon Yellow / Dull
Cheers John... looks like a trip to Audi is in order for a diagnosis but at
least I can sound like I know what I'm talking about now !
"John in Newbury" <john_in_newbury@dsl.pipex> wrote in message
news:kuCdnWsoroDlGjneRVnysQ@pipex.net...
> Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
>
> Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
> Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
>
> Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to
> be a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
> headlight, so not really a diy job)
>
> total cost was £180 - ouch!
>
> if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com
> I've since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much
> cheaper!
>
> BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal
> bulb when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
> connector.
>
> HTH
>
> John.
>
>
>
> "Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
>> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
>> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
>> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>>
>> Has anybody else experienced this?
>> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I
>> don't want to poke about without some clues!
>>
>> TIA....
>> Andy.
>>
>
>
least I can sound like I know what I'm talking about now !
"John in Newbury" <john_in_newbury@dsl.pipex> wrote in message
news:kuCdnWsoroDlGjneRVnysQ@pipex.net...
> Had the same problem on my 2000A6 Quattro.
>
> Initially I thought it was a bad bulb, so I changed that myself (£90 from
> Audi) Looked ok, but only lasted a WEEK!!!!!
>
> Ended up putting it into Audi (£60 to diagnose fault only) turned out to
> be a bad ballast (which on the A6 is actually attached underneath the
> headlight, so not really a diy job)
>
> total cost was £180 - ouch!
>
> if you think its just the bulb, have a look here>> www.xenonvalot.com
> I've since purchased the bulb for the otherside from these guys. Much
> cheaper!
>
> BTW, its easy to change the Xenon bulb youself. Treat it like a normal
> bulb when handling (no fingers on glass etc) Its just a more complicated
> connector.
>
> HTH
>
> John.
>
>
>
> "Andy 24/7" <andy@askme87546545.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:do0qea$jaf$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Over time, the near side Xenon headlamp on my S3 has given a gradually
>> more yellow beam, more akin to that of a 'normal' headlamp.
>> My lights now give completely different colours when looking at the beam
>> on the car in front when queueing in traffic.
>>
>> Has anybody else experienced this?
>> I understand that the voltages in this area are especially high so I
>> don't want to poke about without some clues!
>>
>> TIA....
>> Andy.
>>
>
>
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