Headlight Range Control Level Sensor defective
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:35 pm
Hi All
Recently got this message on the dash of my 2011 S4 B8.
Headlight Range Control Level Sensor defective.
A quick scan pointed to the rear left.
Inspection revealed the little arm attaching to the lower suspension wishbone was snapped.
A quick trip to Audi resulted in this conversation.
"Hello, I need one of these please."
" Sure, that will be £175 + VAT"
WHAT?
I left without the part.
Searched eBay and a new, non-Audi one, £21
It looks like this:
I was concerned the new one may need coding to the car, so I removed the arm and just swapped it with the one on the car. Just needed a hex key and two 10mm spanners. Not a lot of room in there and a bit fiddly, Did it by removing the wheel.
About a 20-minute job and all is now fine.
Hope this helps someone else.
Mick
Recently got this message on the dash of my 2011 S4 B8.
Headlight Range Control Level Sensor defective.
A quick scan pointed to the rear left.
Inspection revealed the little arm attaching to the lower suspension wishbone was snapped.
A quick trip to Audi resulted in this conversation.
"Hello, I need one of these please."
" Sure, that will be £175 + VAT"
WHAT?
I left without the part.
Searched eBay and a new, non-Audi one, £21
It looks like this:
About a 20-minute job and all is now fine.
Hope this helps someone else.
Mick