2002 Audi A4: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 25, 2020 · Engine, Lights · 370,000 miles · PA · fire

2002 audi a4 with 370k burned a bit of oil which was fine cleaned the engine out with cleaners it smoked a bit which is normal.. Headlights started flickering 'hids' so I parked it. 3 days later I go to take the car on a test drive and the drivers headlight lit on fire ! Not sure if it was a headlight issue or a wiring issue.. Insurance will not cover it.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Lights · 113,500 miles · WI

Immediately after the first rainfall in my ownership with this vehicle, both headlights stopped working. Audi has not done anything to fix this problem. This is not a convenience issue but a safety issue for driving at night.

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Lights · 119,000 miles · ID

After driving for a few minutes the left dipped headlight message displays on the dash and the left (driver side) headlight will flicker on and off a few times and then go out completely. Turning the headlights off and on a few times will get it to come on again but only for a short time. This is a safety issue as the lights are a required safety item on all vehicles and it is a ticketable item. This needs to be a safety recall from audi as none of the dealers seem to know how to repair the item without having you spend thousands of dollars trying to swap out parts until you find something that might stop it. Most blogs have said that the dealer can never find a solution to the problem after they have spent $2-3k and finally gave up and are driving the car without 1 or more headlights.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Lights · 100,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the front driver side headlight illuminated on and off before failing completely. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage 143,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2010 · Lights · TN

No known events lead up to the failure. The message "left dipped headlight" appears and the left headlight stops working at the same time. This problem happens frequently in audi a4 of model year 2002-06.

Filed Sep 16, 2010 · Lights · 110,000 miles · AZ

The headlights for the 2002-2005(6) audi a4 will flicker on and off and often turn off completely while driving this is not caused by ann accident or improper care but rather faulty manufacturing. It is very common with these vehicles. When this problem begins it will typically occur regularly (every use of the vehicle). Replacing the bulbs does not correct this problem as it is inherent in the igniter which audi charges approximately $600.

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Lights · 155,000 miles · MI

2002 audi a4 with hid head lamps turn off intermittently while driving vehicle. Get an error code "front right dipped headlight" or "left front dipped headlight" while lights go off completely. Has been going on for years such that I had the bulbs replaced but did not fix problem.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Lights · 58,000 miles · OH

My 2002 audi a4 3.0 has a recurring issue where the left headlight goes out while driving. I will drive for a few minutes, then get a "left dipped headlight" notification. If I tap the exterior of the light it will temporarily return to power. But within a few more minutes the light goes back out. There was no event that brought on the failure. It just happened one night and has continued since then. No one seems to know how to fix the issue, although one mechanic has said they could replace the whole unit for close to $1000. That's something I can't afford, but this is a safety issue and ticketable offense so I've been forced to limit my night and early morning driving.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Lights · 106,555 miles · MA

Passenger side headlight on 2002 audi a4 quattro keeps malfunctioning after multiple dealership maintenance.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Lights · 102,000 miles · VA

I own a 2002 audi a4 1.8l turbo. Every time I need to use my headlights, I get a "left headlamp dipped" message and the left headlight does not turn on. There are no events that lead up to this other than starting the car and turning my lights on. It has occurred now for 1 year. At first, turning the lights off and on repeatedly would temporarily fix the problem and turn both lights on. But now, the left light will never turn on and the error message still appears. I have spoken with and read many audi owners complaints regarding this exact problem- all of which have not solved the issue, even after taking it to audi dealerships for service. Audi technicians are unable to find the answer, and audi seems to be perplexed. This is a serious problem when driving at night! Essentially, I can not drive at night anymore for fear of losing my only working headlight, and for fear of being ticketed by police. Audi needs to find a solution and fix their headlamps.

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Lights · WA

2002 audi a4 3.0 quattro sedan has had pulsating/flickering headlights for several months if not a year or two. Central electronic module was replaced however the pulsating headlights continued. Thereafter, audi indicated "left dipping headlight" which occurred when the left headlight died. Previous attempts have failed to solve this problem. Furthermore, there are numerous arguments that support the notion that audi/ audi of america has had a degree of knowledge in terms of this ongoing problem yet have failed to adequately solve it.

Filed Mar 30, 2010 · Lights · 97,000 miles · CA

I have an 2002 audi a4 1.8t quattro. When I turn the lights on, my left xenon headlight blinks intermittently, then, very often, turns off then back on. I then get an error message regarding my "left dipped headlight." if I turn the lights off, the error message goes away and then the cycle repeats itself again (lights shut off, then error message). This has been going on for several months now. I have complained to the dealership about it, but nothing has been done to resolve this problem.