Page 1 of 2
Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:04 pm
by Rugslasher
So I’ve just done the kw v3’s & after doing a long drive up to Gretna Green (170miles) I set off home this morning & after around 70miles the adaptive lights malfunction notification pinged up & stays on ???? Is this due to lowering the car or just coincidence, all the lights still work etc so wondering if anyone has had similar issues
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:02 pm
by RSrichmond
Sounds like coincidence, I had the same malfunction notification on my B8. Bought a headlight ballist from eBay £30ish. Sits under the headlight 10min fix.
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:01 am
by Rs4b8AA
RSrichmond wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:02 pm
Sounds like coincidence, I had the same malfunction notification on my B8. Bought a headlight ballist from eBay £30ish. Sits under the headlight 10min fix.
Do you perhaps have any link (partnumber) for this item that works with B 8.5 (RS4) adaptive? (I got the same issue even if i dont have lowered the car)
Thanks in advance!
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:46 pm
by RSrichmond
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133474854301
This link should take you to the one I bought.
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:39 pm
by Rs4b8AA
Thank you RSrichmond
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:29 am
by B1ncc 1.8t
Not sure if you have sorted this issue but I would think the fault would be related to the level sensors on the nearside
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:01 am
by Rugslasher
B1ncc 1.8t wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:29 am
Not sure if you have sorted this issue but I would think the fault would be related to the level sensors on the nearside
Not had a look yet but was thinking the same as I had to change near side stub axle so had to reattach the link rod between the sensor & lower arm
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:06 am
by B1ncc 1.8t
They are bad for seizing up and they are pretty delicate little things. I couldn’t find any live data on
VCDS for them.
Both mine were seized and freeing them off didn’t help.
I fitted two new ones all good now.
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:28 am
by Rugslasher
B1ncc 1.8t wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:06 am
They are bad for seizing up and they are pretty delicate little things. I couldn’t find any live data on
VCDS for them.
Both mine were seized and freeing them off didn’t help.
I fitted two new ones all good now.
Cheers for info, are they stealer part only ?
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:30 pm
by B1ncc 1.8t
Not sure mate. I got two from TPS I didn’t phone Euro etc. Just wanted audi ones
They cost 260 for the pair.
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:37 pm
by matthew.lewis2
Rugslasher wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:28 am
B1ncc 1.8t wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:06 am
They are bad for seizing up and they are pretty delicate little things. I couldn’t find any live data on
VCDS for them.
Both mine were seized and freeing them off didn’t help.
I fitted two new ones all good now.
Cheers for info, are they stealer part only ?
Item 1 is the part number for the front, and item 8 is for the rear. If you google these part numbers you’ll find various options for parts (genuine and aftermarket).
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:51 pm
by Rugslasher
matthew.lewis2 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:37 pm
Rugslasher wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:28 am
B1ncc 1.8t wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:06 am
They are bad for seizing up and they are pretty delicate little things. I couldn’t find any live data on
VCDS for them.
Both mine were seized and freeing them off didn’t help.
I fitted two new ones all good now.
Cheers for info, are they stealer part only ?
Thanks
Item 1 is the part number for the front, and item 8 is for the rear. If you google these part numbers you’ll find various options for parts (genuine and aftermarket).
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:44 pm
by Rugslasher
So I’ve had a look on the web & ordered front & rear sensors £63 posted so hopefully solve the issue
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:23 pm
by Rs4b8AA
B1ncc 1.8t wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:06 am
They are bad for seizing up and they are pretty delicate little things. I couldn’t find any live data on
VCDS for them.
Both mine were seized and freeing them off didn’t help.
I fitted two new ones all good now.
I am lost here, still waiting for my adaptive lights that i orderd from ebay. Can ypu perhaps guide me in a photo on witch sensors you are talking about?
Thanks in advance
Re: Adaptive light fault after lowering
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:38 pm
by Rugslasher
These