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Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:01 pm
by Imola_Sid
Hi guys,
Quick one really. The drivers side headlight bulb went slightly discoloured and shortly after it stopped working.
Went to take it apart to switch the bulbs to check if it's the bulb or ballast and I noticed smoke coming out of the part pictured below
Has this happened to anyone before, any thoughts?
Also, how do i remove the bulb (don't want to break anything)?
Cheers
Sid
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:56 pm
by Shoppinit
Can't see where the smoke is coming from. From inside the headlight unit?
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:51 pm
by grizz
The black and red cover just pulls off the bulb . Check the inside of the connection as it could have melted the connector ..
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:19 pm
by Imola_Sid
Cool, will have a go tomorrow.
Smoke was coming out the red & black part
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:20 pm
by Imola_Sid
Bit of an update?
Pulled it apart today. Here a couple of videos and pics.
I'm guessing I need a new bulb and ballast/wiring.
Seen one on ebay for £35. Guessing they'll be pretty dear from Audi.
Any idea what's happened?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZASKcFI ... ata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjRONDs4 ... ata_player
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:31 pm
by SteveH
Those bad boys use some serious juice when in use... chances are a touch of moisture caused a short.
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:26 pm
by swannny
blimey, think i'll check the gaskets on mine before i wash my engine this week!
so can you buy the red holders seperately from main dealers?
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:32 pm
by Imola_Sid
Is anyone running aftermarket HIDs?
I've had them on all my previous cars and i've never been dissapointed. Saying that none of my previous cars had xenons.
The kits are only circa £70. Was wondering if anyone is using these on their RS6?
There's a used genuine ballast and bulb on eBay for 30 odd quid (its like £300 in total for ballast and bulb from Audi).
Any thoughts?
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:47 pm
by SteveH
IIRC, it's over £500 parts and labour from Audi stealer.
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:59 pm
by Imola_Sid
Just got the parts.
Any rough guides on changing the ballast and bulb?
Does the headlight or bumper need to come off?
Cheers
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:47 pm
by bilko1
Lights come out without removing bumper if that helps.
Re: Bulb/ballast removal
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 3:41 pm
by Imola_Sid
Got it done today morning.
The headlight will need to be removed. It's held with 3x star shaped screws (2 on top & one through a hole on the left), its also clipped in on the right hand side.
The ballast is held under the lamp and is easy to remove and replace (one screw).
I think I need a new set of bulbs tough as they don't seem to match. One is yellow-ish and my original was a lot more blue. Will get a new set ordered off eBay.
Paid £30 for a used ballast and bulb so was a result considering the new prices.
