Xenons - Page 2

TeddyBGame · 02-03-2003, 08:34 PM

In the 2002+ model years (including the S6) the OEM xenon's use [what we call bi-xenon]. In the optics/projector inside the headlight housing, there is a metal horizontal "rudder" that reflects the Xenon light from low-beam to high-beam. This rudder looks something like the eyelids on that robot in the movie: Short Circuit.

The bi-xenon option uses halogen to "assist" in filling out the high-beam pattern. Remember folks, the light pattern for the low and high beams are entirely different. This is also true for daytime running lights (DRLs).

In 1998-2001, the xenon's are only low beam. When I use my xenon lows and then flash my highs, the lows stay lit. When you use the high beams in conjuction with halogen lows, the lows are switched off.

Also, the 2002+ Xenon's use a larger 90MM projector lens. Pre-2002 (like mine) use a 60MM lens. Both are made by Hella for the A6.

Bottom line: Any Xenon light is best run in a constant manner vs. having random power surges.
This is why Xenon's bulbs have a useful life of 5+ years. Halogens are more prone to fluctuations in temperature, vibration etc.
I only know this from researching my Xenon upgrade options on the Philips Automotive Lighting Forums.

I hope this helps.

TeddyBGame · 02-03-2003, 08:37 PM

Someone on the TT forum posted the process.

Of course, you need the VAG Tool, a laptop and the associated software to make this happen. $150+ should cover it.

Go to Ross-Tech.com to purchase this.

Good luck!!!

S6greytness · 02-04-2003, 05:32 AM

DarrenCT · 02-06-2003, 03:55 PM

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02-03-2003, 08:34 PM	#11
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	Correction: 2002+ A6 and S6's have bi-Xenon which are "halogen" assisted. In the 2002+ model years (including the S6) the OEM xenon's use [what we call bi-xenon]. In the optics/projector inside the headlight housing, there is a metal horizontal "rudder" that reflects the Xenon light from low-beam to high-beam. This rudder looks something like the eyelids on that robot in the movie: Short Circuit. The bi-xenon option uses halogen to "assist" in filling out the high-beam pattern. Remember folks, the light pattern for the low and high beams are entirely different. This is also true for daytime running lights (DRLs). In 1998-2001, the xenon's are only low beam. When I use my xenon lows and then flash my highs, the lows stay lit. When you use the high beams in conjuction with halogen lows, the lows are switched off. Also, the 2002+ Xenon's use a larger 90MM projector lens. Pre-2002 (like mine) use a 60MM lens. Both are made by Hella for the A6. Bottom line: Any Xenon light is best run in a constant manner vs. having random power surges. This is why Xenon's bulbs have a useful life of 5+ years. Halogens are more prone to fluctuations in temperature, vibration etc. I only know this from researching my Xenon upgrade options on the Philips Automotive Lighting Forums. I hope this helps. __________________ TeddyBGame - C5 Avant - "the Beast" (Ha!!) - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring (Nav, Sirius, Bluetooth, Xenon, TPMS, ParkSense, DVD Changer - basically loaded) - 2003 Vespa ET2 (modified exhaust and carb -- so I can max out at 45MPH) - John Deere Gator (4x2) for the boy As of November 2006: Accessory Add-ons: (Definition: An item that provides a specific function - in a cyclical nature - and can be removed very..very easily.) 1) OEM winter floor mats 2) OEM rubber trunk mat and cargo net 3) VW Touareg cigarette lighter flashlight 4) Thule roof bars with Evolution 1200 roof box Upgrades: (Definition: A [bolt-on/bolt-off] item that enhances the appearance, performance or misc function of your car.) 1) OEM front/rear Euro black Recaro Seats (from a Euro 2003 S6 Avant) http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/618112.phtml 2) OEM HID/Xenon (complete) housings (car never came with the Xenon option from the factory) 3) OEM Euro front/rear (avant) beam-style wiper blades/arms (available via www.vagparts.com) 4) OEM B6 S4 Interior auto-dimming black mirror with compass and on/off button 5) OEM Euro blindspot exterior mirrors 6) OEM S6/4.2 exterior lower door trim 7) OEM S4/S6/S8 aluminum mirror housings 8) OEM Euro rear license plate panel from 2002+ facelift avant (slight MODification to US plate required) 9) ? 10) OEM Euro RNS-E DVD Navigation system with MP3, SAT control and TV input 11) Dietz 1417 A/V input to RNS-E 12) Blaupunkt ME3 DVD/CD/MP3/TV Tuner with aftermarket amplified TV antenna in windshield 13) OEM Sirius tuner (special version to work with RNS-E) 14) OEM Phatnoise Phatbox MP3 player (trunk mounted) with custom interface cable to allow Sirius tuner and Phatbox to work together -- cool!! 15) ? 16) BBS RC 17x8 ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer tires) 17) 2002+ Rear bumper with valance openings for Magnaflow 3" exhaust tips 18) OEM submarine fin roof antenna for SAT / GPS / Cellphone (GSM) 19) OEM Euro gunmetal black avant roof rails 20) 2002+ Climate control faceplate to match faceplate color of RNS-E 21) Walnut wood trim near hazard button (above RNS-E) to match rest of interior wood scheme 22) OEM Euro Avant door panels with integrated sunshades (imported from Germany to match the black leather in my Euro Recaro interior) 23) OEM Euro blacked out front grille (no chrome perimeter) 24) OEM gunmetal black lower rear hatch strip (specific part# for avant vs. sedan) 25) OEM RS6 gunmetal black interior door latches; no need to add any RS6 badges in my car (Thanks Nelson!!!) 26) OEM Euro four spoke walnut wood and black leather (special order via Audi GmbH) multi-function wheel with tip buttons and OEM phone (BT) control 27) Upgraded "618" MF/Tip control module Coming soon: - rear mounted removable 7" LCD panel MODifications: (Definition: Any permenant change to a part or component of your car that you cannot reverse) 1) Tray under armrest to add aux. cigarette lighter 2) OEM avant CD changer bracket MODified (to fit two large CD changers etc) - now I just use it for Phatbox, OEM SAT tuner and OEM BT module. 3) Exhaust tips MODified to add Magna Flow (#35163) 3" dual walled tip 4) Factory wiring behind Sym I to simplify installation/removal of RNS-E 5) MODified glovebox to support fitment of Blaupunkt ME3 (a biatch to install!!) 6) MODified headlight switch bezel for fitment of GALA switch for "video-in-motion" for playing Blaupunkt ME3 through RNSE 7) MODified stock exhaust and had magnaflow 3" tips welded on (see above) 8) MODified rear Euro license plate surround to house 2nd rear foglight (2001 model only came with one from the factory); US license plate needed to be MODified a bit to fit inside the narrow Euro opening. RNS-E for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - your quest starts here - (regularly updated) <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/607331.phtml">OEM submarine fin installed on

02-03-2003, 08:37 PM	#12
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	Apparently there is a way to reconfigure the auto-leveling motors with the VAG tool..... Someone on the TT forum posted the process. Of course, you need the VAG Tool, a laptop and the associated software to make this happen. $150+ should cover it. Go to Ross-Tech.com to purchase this. Good luck!!! __________________ TeddyBGame - C5 Avant - "the Beast" (Ha!!) - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring (Nav, Sirius, Bluetooth, Xenon, TPMS, ParkSense, DVD Changer - basically loaded) - 2003 Vespa ET2 (modified exhaust and carb -- so I can max out at 45MPH) - John Deere Gator (4x2) for the boy As of November 2006: Accessory Add-ons: (Definition: An item that provides a specific function - in a cyclical nature - and can be removed very..very easily.) 1) OEM winter floor mats 2) OEM rubber trunk mat and cargo net 3) VW Touareg cigarette lighter flashlight 4) Thule roof bars with Evolution 1200 roof box Upgrades: (Definition: A [bolt-on/bolt-off] item that enhances the appearance, performance or misc function of your car.) 1) OEM front/rear Euro black Recaro Seats (from a Euro 2003 S6 Avant) http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/618112.phtml 2) OEM HID/Xenon (complete) housings (car never came with the Xenon option from the factory) 3) OEM Euro front/rear (avant) beam-style wiper blades/arms (available via www.vagparts.com) 4) OEM B6 S4 Interior auto-dimming black mirror with compass and on/off button 5) OEM Euro blindspot exterior mirrors 6) OEM S6/4.2 exterior lower door trim 7) OEM S4/S6/S8 aluminum mirror housings 8) OEM Euro rear license plate panel from 2002+ facelift avant (slight MODification to US plate required) 9) ? 10) OEM Euro RNS-E DVD Navigation system with MP3, SAT control and TV input 11) Dietz 1417 A/V input to RNS-E 12) Blaupunkt ME3 DVD/CD/MP3/TV Tuner with aftermarket amplified TV antenna in windshield 13) OEM Sirius tuner (special version to work with RNS-E) 14) OEM Phatnoise Phatbox MP3 player (trunk mounted) with custom interface cable to allow Sirius tuner and Phatbox to work together -- cool!! 15) ? 16) BBS RC 17x8 ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer tires) 17) 2002+ Rear bumper with valance openings for Magnaflow 3" exhaust tips 18) OEM submarine fin roof antenna for SAT / GPS / Cellphone (GSM) 19) OEM Euro gunmetal black avant roof rails 20) 2002+ Climate control faceplate to match faceplate color of RNS-E 21) Walnut wood trim near hazard button (above RNS-E) to match rest of interior wood scheme 22) OEM Euro Avant door panels with integrated sunshades (imported from Germany to match the black leather in my Euro Recaro interior) 23) OEM Euro blacked out front grille (no chrome perimeter) 24) OEM gunmetal black lower rear hatch strip (specific part# for avant vs. sedan) 25) OEM RS6 gunmetal black interior door latches; no need to add any RS6 badges in my car (Thanks Nelson!!!) 26) OEM Euro four spoke walnut wood and black leather (special order via Audi GmbH) multi-function wheel with tip buttons and OEM phone (BT) control 27) Upgraded "618" MF/Tip control module Coming soon: - rear mounted removable 7" LCD panel MODifications: (Definition: Any permenant change to a part or component of your car that you cannot reverse) 1) Tray under armrest to add aux. cigarette lighter 2) OEM avant CD changer bracket MODified (to fit two large CD changers etc) - now I just use it for Phatbox, OEM SAT tuner and OEM BT module. 3) Exhaust tips MODified to add Magna Flow (#35163) 3" dual walled tip 4) Factory wiring behind Sym I to simplify installation/removal of RNS-E 5) MODified glovebox to support fitment of Blaupunkt ME3 (a biatch to install!!) 6) MODified headlight switch bezel for fitment of GALA switch for "video-in-motion" for playing Blaupunkt ME3 through RNSE 7) MODified stock exhaust and had magnaflow 3" tips welded on (see above) 8) MODified rear Euro license plate surround to house 2nd rear foglight (2001 model only came with one from the factory); US license plate needed to be MODified a bit to fit inside the narrow Euro opening. RNS-E for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - your quest starts here - (regularly updated) <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/607331.phtml">OEM submarine fin installed on

02-04-2003, 05:32 AM	#13
S6greytness New Member Account #: 36747 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 426	Enhancement, may be a better preface, Nice explanation... __________________ 2007 Passat 3.6 4MO Sport2 Previous: 2002 S6 Avant 1999 A6 Avant 1993 Passat GLX 1985.5 Quantum Synchro 1978 Rabbit

02-06-2003, 03:55 PM	#14
DarrenCT Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 21957 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 628	like mine ;^). http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/21957/mvc-472f.jpg __________________ 1998 A6 2.8 (where it all began- sold) 1999 A6 2.8 (black 'n tan- sold) 2000 a6 4.2(gone but not forgotten) 2001 MB CLK55 AMG (sweet memories) 2000 MB CL500 (won't miss the maintenance) 2004 BMW 645Ci - everything I thoughtI wanted.... 2006 GTO.... priceless...

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