Changing xenon lightbulbs
11-22-2011, 11:13 AM
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Changing xenon lightbulbs
Hi, anyone know some plce with details or even a diagram on how to change HID lightbulbs for the Q5? One of the bulbs seem to be burning more yellowish than the other, and its annoying me to no end at night...
11-22-2011, 11:28 AM
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Did you have a look in the manual (no sarcasm intended)? I have not looked, but thought something like that would be in there for maintenance purposes. May be worth a shot.
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11-22-2011, 12:27 PM
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I did look in the manual, but there's no mention about how to change bulbs for any of the lights anywhere on the car. I guess they really want you to bring it in for something as simple as a bulb swap? I also wanted to adjust the aim angle of the headlights as they're pointed a little bit too low, but I've read that it requires delving into some sort of coding...
11-22-2011, 01:42 PM
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Level Xenonon light based on the parameters; ABS system,level sensor car and the speed sensor.
Tomorrow I will put the guidance for replacement bulbs
Sorry for my english
Last edited by spijun; 11-23-2011 at 03:25 AM.
11-22-2011, 03:27 PM
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Actually Spijun, your English works well !
And to the OP, the manual DOES have something along the lines of take it to the dealer for bulb swaps !
English translation?
you are too stupid to swap bulbs in fine German Automobiles !!!
And to the OP, the manual DOES have something along the lines of take it to the dealer for bulb swaps !
English translation?
you are too stupid to swap bulbs in fine German Automobiles !!!
11-22-2011, 11:19 PM
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Again, some car owners themselves to work
I drive Audi cars 22 years and I changed the 9 models
Sorry for my english
Last edited by spijun; 11-23-2011 at 05:06 AM.
11-22-2011, 11:21 PM
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I did look in the manual, but there's no mention about how to change bulbs for any of the lights anywhere on the car. I guess they really want you to bring it in for something as simple as a bulb swap? I also wanted to adjust the aim angle of the headlights as they're pointed a little bit too low, but I've read that it requires delving into some sort of coding...
Here are instructions for replacing xenon bulbs
This is from an electronic catalog of spare parts
You need a xenon lamp D3S because there are versions of D2S and D1S
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11-23-2011, 01:03 AM
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Actually, you can adjust the aim of your lights without the use of a VAG COM cable. The point of doing it with a VAG COM is if you have a calibrated headlight aiming device.
If you take a look on top of your headlights you will see two black (from memory) plastic screws on each headlight. One will adjust height and the other will adjust left/right aim. Unfortunately my wife has the car tonight otherwise I could take a photo of the screws.
I have adjusted my headlights and it has made a big difference to the effectiveness of the Xenons out on the open road (high beam) however I'm still not particularly impressed with the high beams - oh well!
If you take a look on top of your headlights you will see two black (from memory) plastic screws on each headlight. One will adjust height and the other will adjust left/right aim. Unfortunately my wife has the car tonight otherwise I could take a photo of the screws.
I have adjusted my headlights and it has made a big difference to the effectiveness of the Xenons out on the open road (high beam) however I'm still not particularly impressed with the high beams - oh well!
11-23-2011, 01:16 AM
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Actually, you can adjust the aim of your lights without the use of a VAG COM cable. The point of doing it with a VAG COM is if you have a calibrated headlight aiming device.
If you take a look on top of your headlights you will see two black (from memory) plastic screws on each headlight. One will adjust height and the other will adjust left/right aim. Unfortunately my wife has the car tonight otherwise I could take a photo of the screws.
I have adjusted my headlights and it has made a big difference to the effectiveness of the Xenons out on the open road (high beam) however I'm still not particularly impressed with the high beams - oh well!
If you take a look on top of your headlights you will see two black (from memory) plastic screws on each headlight. One will adjust height and the other will adjust left/right aim. Unfortunately my wife has the car tonight otherwise I could take a photo of the screws.
I have adjusted my headlights and it has made a big difference to the effectiveness of the Xenons out on the open road (high beam) however I'm still not particularly impressed with the high beams - oh well!
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http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/au...obahnlicht.php
Last edited by spijun; 11-23-2011 at 01:31 AM.
11-23-2011, 01:30 AM
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Nice one! Thanks for that.
Unfortunately I've lost my VAG COM cable (women
) so I can't actually try it out. I think I might have to fork out for another one but I've been putting it off until I really need it for something - this might be that something.
If this improves the open road lighting, I'll be very impressed!
Have you tried it?
Unfortunately I've lost my VAG COM cable (women
) so I can't actually try it out. I think I might have to fork out for another one but I've been putting it off until I really need it for something - this might be that something. If this improves the open road lighting, I'll be very impressed!
Have you tried it?