Vondera

I have a problem with headlight range system and adaptive lighting on my 2004 A8L. I read other similar posts, but my symptoms seem to be a bit different, and I can't find any conclusive fix for the problem on the forum. In the meantime I have removed the 10amp fuse #4 as others suggested, and that has eliminated the dashboard error and the display is back to normal. I would still like to address the problem, but I'm not sure what the actual problem part is, given the error codes.

Here is what VCDS sees:

VCDS
Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator
VCDS Version: Release 11.11.2 Data version: 20120126
www.Ross-Tech.com
Dealer/Shop Name:
Workshop Code: 000 00000
Self-Diagnosis Log
Tuesday,31,January,2012,14:52:35:11261
License Plate: 11
Mileage: 152700km-94883mi Repair Order: 1
Chassis Type: 4E0
Scan: 01 02 03 05 06 07 08 09 0E 15 16 17 19 25 34 36 37 38 42 46
47 4F 52 53 55 56 61 62 65 72 75 76
Mileage: 152700km/94883miles
00-Steering Angle Sensor -- Status: OK 0000
01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
05-Acc/Start Auth. -- Status: OK 0000
06-Seat Mem. Pass -- Status: OK 0000
07-Control Head -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
0E-Media Player 1 -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000
34-Level Control -- Status: Malfunction 0010
36-Seat Mem. Drvr -- Status: OK 0000
37-Navigation -- Status: OK 0000
38-Roof Electronics -- Status: OK 0000
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000
47-Sound System -- Status: OK 0000
4F-Centr. Electr. II -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000
53-Parking Brake -- Status: OK 0000
55-Xenon Range -- Status: Malfunction 0010
56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000
61-Battery Regul. -- Status: OK 0000
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
65-Tire Pressure -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000
75-Telematics -- Status: OK 0000
76-Park Assist -- Status: OK 0000
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VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
Tuesday,31,January,2012,14:52:35:11261
License Plate: 11
Address 01: Engine Labels: 077-910-560-BFM.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 560 A HW: 4E0 907 560
Component: 4.2L V8/5V G 0070
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: AUX3Z0D2536917
Coding: 0007773
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 1F46EAA8CEA6FDB
No fault code found.
Readiness: 0110 1101
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VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
Tuesday,31,January,2012,14:52:37:11261
License Plate: 11
Address 09: Cent. Elect. Labels: 4E0-910-279.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 279 J HW: 4E0 907 279 J
Component: ILM Fahrer H12 0190
Coding: 0113113
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 2F661A68BE066DB
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4E1 910 113 B
Component: Wischer WWS D3 H50 0400
Coding: 00000036
Shop #: WSC 02313
Subsystem 2 - Part No: 4E0 910 557 Labels: 8K0-955-559.CLB
Component: REGENLICHTSENSORH10 0030
Coding: 00139548
Shop #: WSC 02313
1 Fault Found:
00978 - Lamp for Low Beam; Left (M29)
010 - Open or Short to Plus
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101010
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 22
Mileage: 152700 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2012.01.31
Time: 14:10:03
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VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
Tuesday,31,January,2012,14:52:37:11261
Page 6
License Plate: 11
Address 34: Level Control Labels: 4E0-910-553.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 553 E HW: 4E0 907 553 E
Component: LUFTFDR.-CDC H05 4290
Coding: 0015510
Shop #: WSC 05927 444 59322
VCID: 254AF840ECFA27B
1 Fault Found:
01575 - Control Switched Off
000 - -
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11100000
Fault Priority: 4
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 22
Mileage: 152700 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2012.01.31
Time: 14:46:16
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VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
Tuesday,31,January,2012,14:52:37:11261
Page 9
License Plate: 11
Address 55: Xenon Range Labels: None
Part No SW: 4E0 910 357 HW: 4E0 907 357
Component: Pre-AFS H01 0040
Revision: 00000001 Serial number:
Coding: 0000004
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: E2C0235C3D54103
2 Faults Found:
01539 - Headlights Not Adjusted
005 - No or Incorrect Basic Setting / Adaptation - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11100101
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 22
Mileage: 152696 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2012.01.31
Time: 14:47:31
02234 - Right Headlight Power Output Stage (J668)
004 - No Signal/Communication - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11100100
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 22
Mileage: 152696 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2012.01.31
Time: 14:47:32
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I read in the Bently program that there are two TSBs related to this problem, but I am new to Audi, and I'm not sure how to interpret the TSB (including how to reference the TSB number). I think it is called 94 09 16 from June 17th, 2009. The other is 94-08-20 from Nov 6th, 2008. The former seems to reference the part number 4E0 907 357, which VAG calls "HW", I assume meaning hardware? The TSB acually says 4F0 907 357 as the part number. I think it might be a typo. If this is the problem, the TSB indicates that it cannot be updated, and must be replaced.


I am not covered by a warranty. I wouldn't think Audi will still do anything for this, right?

Where should I start without just replacing everything? Any experience is greatly appreciated.

mishar

Is that scan with the breaker in place or without it?

Vondera

That is the scan with the fuse in place. With the fuse removed you get about 12-15 error blocks. So, it looks like the problem might be in the level controller? I also nticed that the wiring in the headlights is deteriorating. Is this a common problem, and is there a fix other than replacing the headlight assembly?

K9COP

Hey buddy, not sure if this is of any use, but one of the guys just told me how to recode the 55-address controller (xenons). Not sure if you've tried that, but I had to do it after I replaced low beam bulbs. Check my posts towards the end of 'D3 headlight exploded diagram' thread, one of the guys there (sorry, can't remember his user name, but on here a lot) gives a method for recoding under VagCom that, combined with clearing DTC's, removed my dashboard error message.

Good luck,

K9