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Old 02-18-2008, 04:30 PM
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Do these work then sometimes not?? Had drivers side headlight go out.. took it into the dealer a few days ago who checked bulb and fuses and said had to order igniter.. now the light is working..wth? I know nothing about these (except they are expensive lil buggers. This is on an 03 TT w/ 30K miles
Old 02-18-2008, 04:33 PM
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Default Yup...They occasionally fail. Bout $60 on Ebay as I recall....>

Chances are the dealer charged a bit more..Warranty?
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Default Re: Yup...

wellhell... That's really not what I wanted to hear but I appreciate the reply. (and thanks to you schwing for your help in 2002 back on 'another' audi forum) heh
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Default Re: Yup...

uuhhh... $550 and no...
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Default Well, mine's 8 years and 145K miles and occasionally they'll go out ...

but come back. I wouldn't get a new one unless it goes for good. FWIW
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Ouch!
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Default Does ne1 have a picture of the igniter?

I have no idea what it's supposed to look like (mine has been wiggy for a long time now)...

is this it?

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-TT-Range-Rover-BMW-E46-HID-Xenon-IGNITOR-Igniter_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36476QQihZ022QQ itemZ350027465016QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW"> ebay linky </a>
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Default Is my ignitor bad? My pass. side low beam headlight sometimes cuts out...

I then turn off the headlights, and immediately turn them back on, and the light goes on again.

Is my ignitor bad?
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Default Same thing (driver's side)

from what i've gathered could be:
1) ignitor
2) battery connection
3) bulb

Dealer told me better to just wait until it finally gives way - then pick up a new ignitor online for less $$
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