Automatic headlights stopped working
12-19-2018, 05:10 AM
#1
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
Automatic headlights stopped working
When I pull out of my garage in the morning, my headlights are on for about a block or two, then my Daytime Running Lights take over. At the same time, my MMI screen gets brighter to compensate for the daylight. Not any more.
For the last two days, my headlights have remained on -- and my MMI stays dim -- despite the fact that it's extremely bright outdoors. I went into my exterior lighting settings and noticed that the headlight activation was set on Medium. So I set it on Early, and immediately my headlights went off and the MMI screen got bright. But as soon as I started driving, the headlights came back on and the screen dimmed. It's kind of difficult to see the MMI when I'm wearing sunglasses.
So I reached over to the headlight switch to the left of the steering column and I turned my headlights off. I immediately received a warning on my VC screen to turn my headlights on.
Does anybody have a solution to this? Thanks.
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For the last two days, my headlights have remained on -- and my MMI stays dim -- despite the fact that it's extremely bright outdoors. I went into my exterior lighting settings and noticed that the headlight activation was set on Medium. So I set it on Early, and immediately my headlights went off and the MMI screen got bright. But as soon as I started driving, the headlights came back on and the screen dimmed. It's kind of difficult to see the MMI when I'm wearing sunglasses.
So I reached over to the headlight switch to the left of the steering column and I turned my headlights off. I immediately received a warning on my VC screen to turn my headlights on.
Does anybody have a solution to this? Thanks.
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12-19-2018, 05:15 AM
#2
AudiWorld Super User
It happens in a lot of cars this time of year. Low bright sunlight often triggers auto headlights. Happened in all of my Audis, my Honda, and Kia in the past.
12-19-2018, 11:43 AM
#3
AudiWorld Member
This. I just turn the light switch to off. The DRLs stay on and VC changes to daytime colors. The car does warn you to turn the lights on but just for a couple of secs.
01-27-2019, 03:04 PM
#6
AudiWorld Member
This is NOT normal for automotic headlights, despite the “time of year”. I live in Southern California where we get bright daylight nearly year round. And the light sensors should detect the proper lumens and shut off the headlight and brighten the MMI screen in bright daylight. I just acquired an 2019 A6 2 weeks ago, and it’s already exhibited the same problem with the Auto headlight feature. My other car is a Lexus and we never have a problem with it’s auto headlight function. I’m bringing it in the shop to get fixed.
Last edited by ONI1013; 02-05-2019 at 09:37 PM.
01-27-2019, 07:50 PM
#7
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
This is NOT normal for automotic headlights, despite the “time of year”. I let everyone in Southern California where we get bright daylight nearly year round. And the light sensors should detect the proper lumens and shut off the headlight and brighten the MMI screen in bright daylight. I just acquired an 2019 A6 2 weeks ago, and it’s already exhibited the same problem with the Auto headlight feature. My other car is a Lexus and we never have a problem with it’s auto headlight function. I’m bringing it in the shop to get fixed.
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01-27-2019, 08:48 PM
#8
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Wow that’s terrible. Audi should definitely get this fixed for you. I heard somewhere it’s a faulty light/rain sensor, but i’ll let you know what I discover at the dealership. I have an appointment in next 4 days, but just my luck it’s going rain that day— and I need to demo this malfunction under bright sunlight. Probably will let your in a couple of weeks.
01-28-2019, 03:58 AM
#9
AudiWorld Member
This is NOT normal for automotic headlights, despite the “time of year”. I let everyone in Southern California where we get bright daylight nearly year round. And the light sensors should detect the proper lumens and shut off the headlight and brighten the MMI screen in bright daylight. I just acquired an 2019 A6 2 weeks ago, and it’s already exhibited the same problem with the Auto headlight feature. My other car is a Lexus and we never have a problem with it’s auto headlight function. I’m bringing it in the shop to get fixed.
01-28-2019, 04:51 AM
#10
AudiWorld Member
I don’t expect it to be “perfect” or replace the human eye, BUT sorry, it can and should work as designed. It should tell the difference between bright daylight and dark/dusk, and make adjustments accordingly. The fact that other I’ve owned two other cars that has Auto headlights and works “perfectly” makes me know this is NOT “normal” functionality.
