AlteredEgo79

Shortly after I purchased my A6 I noticed that the xenon headlights would shake / wiggle up and down as Im driving, and especially on bumpy roads. I would notice this when driving behind a car or even on road signs where light was most reflective.. It didnt always happen but it did about 90% of the times... I thought the headlight was loose or something. I brang the car into the dealership and they mentioned everything was in place and nothing was loose, they also re adjusted the headlight settings. The problem still continued. I was pretty annoyed as you can imagine. To make a long story short.. I have been in & out of different dealersships.(about 10 times now!) 3 times I have had a "tech" drive the vehicle at night with me in it to diagnose the problem. Crazy as it sounds, those 3 times the headlights did not shake!!! It drove me crazy. and the techs think im crazy. They said they never had a complaint like this nor noticed this type of problem on any other audis. I have beeb trying to get the Audi dealer to replace the lights, but they say they cant replace a problem they cant diagnose. Also... I have driven and seen other Audi;s and have not seen this problem, I really think its a headlight fault or defective headlight.. oh, and several times in the front speedometer consule a warning popped up saying "adaptive headlight defective" but once the car is turned off and back on it goes away. SO ANNOYING! what to do in this matter so Audi can replace the whole headlight system?>?????? please help!

NvrFollo

I have similiar symtoms,but mine are stuck to the right.My dealer told me there's nothing wrong,all adj. are correct. But driving the car at night p***es me off! Need some help too.

2kA6v8

You guys should prob take it to a good indie if the dealers keep telling you there's nothing wrong.

Costasz

Then the dealer should replace any and all parts until it does not happen anymore. Same thing happened on my Benz and they took care of everything. It took 3 visits though.


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pierreb

there may be codes stored regarding your lights.

I've always had a tiny bit of shaking, but I don't think mine's nearly as bad as yours sounds.

deengo

Mind was so bad that I got pulled over by a cop claiming that it was blinding to oncoming vehicles.

Took it to my mechanic who informed me that there is a clip-like plastic/rubber that holds the light in place even when it moves adaptively, when he checked mine, this plastic was no where to be found....had fallen off or broken. Here's the kicker, Audi does not sell the unit alone. In fact, they appeared not to know what it was. I was advised that the only way [as it seems for now] is to BUY ANOTHER HEAD-LIGHT!!!. Another $800-$1,000 expense. Ain't gonna happen, I said.

Hence, I'm here. Turning to the good people of AW for a miracle

Johnstay

Have a passenger hold a video cam for you. ...assuming you have one that is good in low light.

John

NvrFollo

I called my service adviser and told her that. She suggested that a tech take the car home with him so he can see the problem at night. I told her that wasn't a good idea. Just think about that tech beating the snot out of car. I dont think so! Opinions please thanx