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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 02:57 PM
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Just got my new AR today, and a couple of hours later, as i am driving, the suspension light comes on, immediately followed by the dynamic headlight dimmer control. The suspension seems to be working (up and down), but both lights are steady lit. Calling the dealer tomorrow morning. Anybodu has any idea what the problem might be and if it can be dealt with without going to the dealer? Thanks for your suggestions in advance.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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yep similar problems have been discussed, it's a repair item
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Do you know if it's going to take a long time to fix?Is it a suspension or headlights problem?Thanks
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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Try to 'reset' computer by fully depressing gas pedal (until hear a click) while ignition key is in second position (all instrument lights are on, engine not running).
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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Default I think the HID headlight level sensor may also have something to do...

with the suspension height adjustment, or vice-versa. My new AR had the suspension light on and replacing the headlght sensor fixed it. Bad news is that this is a supposedly common problem and the part will probably have to be ordered (or backordered), meaning 2 trips to the dealer. 1 for diagnosis and 1 for installation. My service writer said that Audi is using 1 part to do 2 things, which I guess makes sense, but can give multiple fault lights.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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Thank you all for your input. Going to the dealer tomorrow, hopefully they'll fix it quick.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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It's the HID level sensor...dealer will throw a new one in and you'll be on your way
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Default YOU NEED A RIDE HIGHT SENSOR

10-20% are coming from the factory with a bad drivers-side ride hight sensor--and the part took 2 weeks to get!

Everything else is normal--its just a bad sensor--but boo to AUDI for KNOWING many are bad and letting them out of the factory.

I have an May '03 build on my 03....
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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So it is a suspension and not a headlights problem, is that right?
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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probably only a sensor- everything works but isn't being told what to do
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