mark, that was the info i needed - thanx. cus i dont like the idea of
running my xenons and halogens at the same time. not only does it look ugly,
its pointless.


"Mark1.8T" <mark1.8t@canada.ca> wrote in message
newslFfd.11016$Qs6.1061617@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> Pre-99.5 A4s use low beams as DRLs in Canada, so you wouldn't see a
> difference when you switch on your headlights, because they're on all the
> time. Newer model A4's (1999.5 and newer) use the lower front foglights
> as DRLs. On other cars, they use the high beams at a reduced power for
> DRLs, so when you flash your high beams, it gets brighter.
>
> There is a simple way to disable your headlights and just having your
> parking lights as DRLs if you don't want to run your Xenons all day.
> Check out http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext7.shtml
>
>
> "G" <hitman247@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:417eb5d5$0$61627$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...
>> hi there. i have always noticed that in my 1997 a4 1,8tq, when using my
>> daytime runners (in Canada) or using the full headlights, there is zero
>> change in lighting in the headlights. there is no bulb actually even
>> switching on when the headlights are on as compared to the daytime
>> runners. if i switch to highbeams, the lights do get brighter - but it
>> really only seems like the same bulbs are growing brighter - not a
>> separate bulb turning on.
>>
>> it wasnt a problem before, but now im going to be buying a xenon kit
>> upgrade . obviously i need a separate set of leads to power the xenons
>> and cant be driving around all day with xenons going full blast. if
>> someone knows why my audi headlight wiring is so messed up please fill me
>> in. im pretty sure it isnt the bulbs since both sides have the same
>> problem. could it be a fuse i need to change positions for or something?
>>
>>
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