My Auto Check system says there is a bulb out but there isnt. Has anyone else had this problem.

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Old 12-14-2007, 05:17 PM
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Default My Auto Check system says there is a bulb out but there isnt. Has anyone else had this problem.

I've replaced the wiring harnesses, all the bulbs work. Its the headlight/taillight warning light and it comes on intermittently when I am going down the road or even parked. It does it in summer and winter. I thought it might be corrosion on the bulb connector checked all those and nope nothing. I was wondering if this was common, and whether or not I should replace the unit in the gauge cluster or start tracing wires.


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Old 12-14-2007, 10:14 PM
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Default I had a brake/tail light that was dimmly lit and going bad, but would still light up. The bulb out

warning would come on intermittently for that. I would pull the bulbs (tails are really easy) and see if one looks bad.
Old 12-15-2007, 04:45 AM
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Default My understanding is that the AutoCheck compares bulb resistance and

activates the warning light if the difference between bulb resistances isn't within a certain spec. I would replace both bulbs with new ones of the *proper* spec and see if that solves your problem.

Hint: most people are probably running the wrong bulbs. see the following thread.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6100/msgs/80550.phtml">Bulb Thread</a></li></ul>
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also check the terminals for corrosion, that would also cause this issue
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Thanks guys, i'll give it a try and see where we stand.
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