What do you guys think about using the VAG to adj the Xenon Headlights?

EdyJun · 01-19-2006, 10:34 AM

I need to adjust my Xenon to a flatter angle. They are pointing too far down and I can only see about 20 feet in front of me. So should I use the Vag method or the manual adjustment?

Edy

Just finished gathering this info for use and thougt I would post together, complete Xenon adjusting - Posted by DM-S4

S4 SOM · 01-19-2006, 10:37 AM

EdyJun · 01-19-2006, 10:38 AM

WindyCityS4 · 01-19-2006, 10:40 AM

mbox · 01-19-2006, 10:42 AM

I could sware you had to do both but this was a while ago. I remember it was something like install new lights, get on level ground, run vag, then adjust vertically.

BlackS4tt (Josh) · 01-19-2006, 10:42 AM

Hal_TT::CBP · 01-19-2006, 10:44 AM

Don't think there is any VAG functionality other than zeroing the sensor settings ie set the headlights with the car level(using the adjustment knobs on the housings and with the VAG plugged in in "learn" mode) and then tell the VAG you are done by progressing to the next block in VAG.

Headlight adjustments are done with the manual lens adjusters... just have to tell the car through VAG that these are the zero settings so it won't point the lights at the ground or sky if the car sensors are telling it to based on a bad zero measurement.

~~ModifiedA4~~ · 01-19-2006, 10:47 AM

to answer your question, you should really re-aim your headlights correctly, using the vag and manual levelers.

http://www.modifieda4.com/web/tech/h...ht-aiming.html

Toasty-Stg3::HCBP · 01-19-2006, 10:52 AM

:P

GrandPaJohn · 01-19-2006, 10:58 AM

01-19-2006, 10:34 AM	#1
EdyJun Member Account #: 48484 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,849	What do you guys think about using the VAG to adj the Xenon Headlights? I need to adjust my Xenon to a flatter angle. They are pointing too far down and I can only see about 20 feet in front of me. So should I use the Vag method or the manual adjustment? Edy Just finished gathering this info for use and thougt I would post together, complete Xenon adjusting - Posted by DM-S4 __________________ 2000 Audi S4 STG 3 FATS = 3.66 w/ 91 oct AIM: EdyJun 11 September 2001 In their honor. In their memory. <font color="red">---------------------------------------------------------- <u><big> <a href="http://homepage.mac.com/edyjun1/S4/index.htm">EdyJun's S4 Directory (FAQ, DIY, Info, Tips and Help) </a> </big> </u>---------------------------------------------------------- </font>

01-19-2006, 10:37 AM	#2
S4 SOM AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 31255 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,590	<tracking> __________________

01-19-2006, 10:38 AM	#3
EdyJun Member Account #: 48484 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,849	ya, me too ;p __________________ 2000 Audi S4 STG 3 FATS = 3.66 w/ 91 oct AIM: EdyJun 11 September 2001 In their honor. In their memory. <font color="red">---------------------------------------------------------- <u><big> <a href="http://homepage.mac.com/edyjun1/S4/index.htm">EdyJun's S4 Directory (FAQ, DIY, Info, Tips and Help) </a> </big> </u>---------------------------------------------------------- </font>

01-19-2006, 10:40 AM	#4
WindyCityS4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 52314 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,544	I tried both, prefer the manual method. For me, it is easier and faster. __________________ In a world of constant change, it is the learners that shall inherit the future. For the learned soon find themselves capable of living in a world that no longer exists. Autobahn Country Club (North, South, combined), Blackhawk Farms, Gingerman, Grattan, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill and "The Ring"

01-19-2006, 10:42 AM	#5
mbox Junior Member Account #: 86816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,725	iirc, you have to vag first then do the manual vertical adjustment. I could sware you had to do both but this was a while ago. I remember it was something like install new lights, get on level ground, run vag, then adjust vertically.

01-19-2006, 10:42 AM	#6
BlackS4tt (Josh) AudiWorld Super User Account #: 68919 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,882	use the manual method, and then run an adaptation with the VAG so you dont lose your autoleveling. __________________ ================================================== ============= Email: blacks4tt AT yahoo.com VAST Tuned Stage III, Blouch 997 KO4s, Custom FMIC, Stoptech, OZ

01-19-2006, 10:44 AM	#7
Hal_TT::CBP Senior Member Account #: 3027 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 9,679	Thinking the VAG just zero references the levelers(suspension switches) and the headlight motors. Don't think there is any VAG functionality other than zeroing the sensor settings ie set the headlights with the car level(using the adjustment knobs on the housings and with the VAG plugged in in "learn" mode) and then tell the VAG you are done by progressing to the next block in VAG. Headlight adjustments are done with the manual lens adjusters... just have to tell the car through VAG that these are the zero settings so it won't point the lights at the ground or sky if the car sensors are telling it to based on a bad zero measurement. __________________ Hal. Whoops... I wanna ride... APR Stg3 (and then some) Sold.

01-19-2006, 10:47 AM	#8
~~ModifiedA4~~ Banned Account #: 143 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 34,564	headlight aiming article.. to answer your question, you should really re-aim your headlights correctly, using the vag and manual levelers. http://www.modifieda4.com/web/tech/h...ht-aiming.html

01-19-2006, 10:52 AM	#9
Toasty-Stg3::HCBP Member Account #: 35508 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,670	Change your blinker fluid first! The adjustment won't stay if you don't... :P __________________

01-19-2006, 10:58 AM	#10
GrandPaJohn AudiWorld Super User Account #: 3954 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 6,468	That's the way I understand it as well. __________________ '00 Black/Silver S4 6 speed 239,000 miles and counting STG 3 Power finally •<a href="http://WWW.BONDABILITY.COM" target="_blank">Surety Bond Agent</a>

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