Xenon Headlights.....

SOJO · 05-12-2004, 06:27 PM

Was driving my 2000 A6 4.2 home today and noticed that I could not see my drivers side headlight reflecting off the back of a van in front of me. Came home and checked the headlight, it was on but not reflecting as bright as other side. Pulled the rear casing off of headlight to find bulb laying loose in housing. Bulb also has hole in it near base. Attempted to fasten bulb socket to housing but could not get it to lock in place. Looks like a press and turn locking mechanism. Also, the inner reflector assembly where bulb attaches moves freely from side to side when I apply pressure in an attempt to fasten bulb socket. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

s4master1 · 05-12-2004, 06:37 PM

you may need a new assembly

SOJO · 05-12-2004, 07:09 PM

Thanks. Anyway I can tell for myself or am I looking at a trip to the dealer?

TeddyBGame · 05-13-2004, 08:33 AM

These are a bitch to reattach (even with the headlight removed from the car).
This is probably what your housing looks like in it's current state (FYI - this is the appropriate housing for your 4.2).

Here are your options:

1) Have dealer replace housing for $600...or see if they can fix it. If replaced..you can sell your old housing for $150 on ebay.

2) Remove the housing youself and try and reattach the leveling joint yourself.....this is worth a shot..but will require you to possibly remove the bumper to get the housing out.

3) Find a used housing on Ebay for $200-$300. Make sure it is for a 2000-2001 4.2...as there is one specific housing for the pre-2002 4.2. See my link below.

Feel free to drop me an email so we can chat offline. I have taken these housings apart a few times...and dealt with them in this respect.

Glad to help!

-ted
teddybgame@hotmail.com
508-641-7446

http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/336685.phtml

TeddyBGame · 05-13-2004, 01:45 PM

I think that anything between $200 and $250 is a fair closing price.

Good luck!

PS: I has one broken mounting tab...but you can work around that fact.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...478208274&rd=1

SOJO · 05-13-2004, 06:07 PM

One more question...the ring around the bulb socket for the Xenon bulb..it looks like it fastens by lining up the notches, pressing and turning to lock socket in place. Mine will not turn and lock????? Usually when it comes to these things I am not all thumbs, but can't seem to get this simple thing done. Thanks again man. And thanks for the link!

TeddyBGame · 05-14-2004, 06:50 AM

try removing the xenon bulb (be careful though...it has has an insolated edge-thingy that can easily break..it runs parallel to the glass tube of the bulb...see pix). When you remove the bulb and the red attachment plug, disconnect the red plug from the bulb....don't touch the glass part of the bulb with you fingers....it's very bad if you get your natural oils on your bulb.

Try reattaching the round clip without the bulb in place....to see if it attaches OK. Then..try to attach it with just the bulb...if OK...then you can attach the red bulb attachement thingy.

This is really hard to do when the housing is attached to the car. Take your time and be patient.

It still sounds like you need to replace the entire housing.

Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Glad to help!
-ted
cell: 508-641-7446

05-12-2004, 06:27 PM	#1
SOJO New Member Account #: 75223 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 194	Xenon Headlights..... Was driving my 2000 A6 4.2 home today and noticed that I could not see my drivers side headlight reflecting off the back of a van in front of me. Came home and checked the headlight, it was on but not reflecting as bright as other side. Pulled the rear casing off of headlight to find bulb laying loose in housing. Bulb also has hole in it near base. Attempted to fasten bulb socket to housing but could not get it to lock in place. Looks like a press and turn locking mechanism. Also, the inner reflector assembly where bulb attaches moves freely from side to side when I apply pressure in an attempt to fasten bulb socket. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. __________________

05-12-2004, 06:37 PM	#2
s4master1 AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 55498 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,850	internal housing holders may be broken you may need a new assembly __________________ master audi technician euro-tech motors

05-12-2004, 07:09 PM	#3
SOJO New Member Account #: 75223 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 194	Re: internal housing holders may be broken Thanks. Anyway I can tell for myself or am I looking at a trip to the dealer? __________________

05-13-2004, 08:33 AM	#4
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	Yup...internal housings has become dislodged from 1 of its leveling ball-joints.. (more). These are a bitch to reattach (even with the headlight removed from the car). This is probably what your housing looks like in it's current state (FYI - this is the appropriate housing for your 4.2). Here are your options: 1) Have dealer replace housing for $600...or see if they can fix it. If replaced..you can sell your old housing for $150 on ebay. 2) Remove the housing youself and try and reattach the leveling joint yourself.....this is worth a shot..but will require you to possibly remove the bumper to get the housing out. 3) Find a used housing on Ebay for $200-$300. Make sure it is for a 2000-2001 4.2...as there is one specific housing for the pre-2002 4.2. See my link below. Feel free to drop me an email so we can chat offline. I have taken these housings apart a few times...and dealt with them in this respect. Glad to help! -ted teddybgame@hotmail.com 508-641-7446 http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/336685.phtml __________________ 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

05-13-2004, 01:45 PM	#5
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	In fact...this is your lucky day....see ebay auction. This is exactly what you need.... I think that anything between $200 and $250 is a fair closing price. Good luck! PS: I has one broken mounting tab...but you can work around that fact. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...478208274&rd=1 __________________ 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

05-13-2004, 06:07 PM	#6
SOJO New Member Account #: 75223 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 194	TeddyB..Thanks for the help! (more) One more question...the ring around the bulb socket for the Xenon bulb..it looks like it fastens by lining up the notches, pressing and turning to lock socket in place. Mine will not turn and lock????? Usually when it comes to these things I am not all thumbs, but can't seem to get this simple thing done. Thanks again man. And thanks for the link! __________________

05-14-2004, 06:50 AM	#7
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	some advice... try removing the xenon bulb (be careful though...it has has an insolated edge-thingy that can easily break..it runs parallel to the glass tube of the bulb...see pix). When you remove the bulb and the red attachment plug, disconnect the red plug from the bulb....don't touch the glass part of the bulb with you fingers....it's very bad if you get your natural oils on your bulb. Try reattaching the round clip without the bulb in place....to see if it attaches OK. Then..try to attach it with just the bulb...if OK...then you can attach the red bulb attachement thingy. This is really hard to do when the housing is attached to the car. Take your time and be patient. It still sounds like you need to replace the entire housing. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Glad to help! -ted cell: 508-641-7446 __________________ 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

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