Headlight repairs

[Shoppinit]

Yeah, that's the weird thing. Everything mechanically looked fine. I'm wondering if there's a problem with a level sender.

[Batfinnk]

Could possibly be. Don't really know much about how the self adjusting works on these. I'm sure someone on here will know if you can test them with Vagcom.

[Golfather]

Do a VCDS Basicsettings reset.
Headlight aim should rise and drop again.
If it doesnt, ur motors need replacing or your suspension sensors are stuck.

[chunky79]

Does it do a headlight check during a scan?

[Shoppinit]

It cycles the motors when you start the engine with the lights on. Haven't put the Vagcom on it yet, but I know what it'll tell me - nothing wrong. Not doing a basic settings until I've got the car in front of an aim checker or I definitely will screw up the aim.

[el_ringo]

I have had two new headlights fitted last week and noticed that one of them was flopping about. I saw that the beam would rattle and kick up far too much so I opened it up to have a look this weekend.

It would appear the reflector unit is not secured at the base unlike the other side or the old ones I have. It moved when you start them but appears to bounce off the lowest setting. Will have to get it replaced under warranty unless something just needs snapping back.

[Shoppinit]

There's like a swivel ball joint that it should pop into. Looks like it's come out / was never in / broke.

You might be able to pop it back in but on units this expensive & fragile I would just want a new one if they are under warranty.

[el_ringo]

Thanks Shop, I might just get a new one. If I smash the reflector that won't be covered.