"intermittent headlight malfunction. Over the course of a year of ownership, the headlights have malfunctioned (turned off), with no consistent cause apparent. The specific error message that appears in the driver information screen is "left (or right) headlight dipped". This condition is both unsafe, and illegal - as many states will issue a traffic violation for driving with a non-functioning headlight. It has happened approx. 40 times, the headlight flickers, then goes out, but will come back on when the car is restarted or clear if the headlight is turned off then back on. It will then be fine for days or weeks at a time. It has been consistently getting more frequent and worse. At times, both headlights will turn off by themselves while driving causing a very dangerous situation and quick action to avoid injury or death. Then randomly turn back on. Multiple dealerships have been notified of the problem on at least 3 visits, and has claimed that everything is fine and they can not reproduce. They have suggested/guessed that it is the xenon light bulb itself, or ballast. Annecdotal evidence (conversational, and via internet owners' forums) suggests that the problem is widespread among a substantial portion of audi's model range and years."
2006 Audi A4 lights complaints
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Driver side headlight flickers, then fails.
Our 2006 audi a4 has a reoccurring issue with the front left headlight. It will regularly begin to flicker for several minutes before completely shutting off. The car will tell us we have a "left dipped headlight". Turning the headlights completely off and then back on will fix the issue for several minutes before the flickering starts again and repeats the cycle. This had occurred as many as 5 to 6 times before the headlight will stay on. Even then it has happened again later in the evening. We brought the car to two different audi dealerships and both say they could not recreate the problem and that it is probably just a bulb going bad. This problem started in the fall of 2008 and the bulb has been going "bad" for 3 years. I've asked that they switch the bulbs to test their theory and they would do it but for $100. A replacement bulb would cost upwards of $500. Both visits occurred within the warranty period, unfortunately for us we are no longer within the warranty period. Headlights randomly turning off in the middle of the night is most certainly a safety issue. The fact that audi has not been willing to get to the bottom and fix this issue is most disconcerting.
On multiple occasions over the last two years the left and right headlights go out and a "dipped headlight" warning light shows up on the dash. Turning the headlights off then back on will bring them back on momentarily until a vibration knocks them out again. It's usually one side or the other but sometimes both lights go out at the same time. No fault codes are stored when this happens.
The left headlight of my 2006 audi a4 quattro regularly flickers, then turns itself off, then indicates a "left dipped headlight" along with an indicator that the light bulb has failed. This has happened on several occasions, intermittently. If I turn the light off (note: we're talking about driving at night here) and turn it back on again, the light will become normal again, for about a few minutes and then the cycle repeats itself. I have taken it into the audi dealership, and they have said that audi knows about this problem but doesn't know how to fix it -- changing the light bulb doesn't solve the problem.
My headlights seems to be turning on and then off. Sometimes it will say " left dipped headlight " and the headlight failure picture will go up. Sometimes its " right dipped headlight ". Sometimes both headlights go out. The audi tech's. Can't seem to resolve the issue and it's starting to cost me money. I feel that this is a safety issue as I don't have the visibility I should at night plus I am distracted as I have to turn the headlight switch on and off until it works.
I started the car and both headlights were flickering. I proceeded to drive down the street and they continued to flicker for approximately 1 mile causing decreased visibility.
This complaint is regarding audi vehicle model a4 from year 2006-2008. The issue is concerning the hid xenon head light that I have on the vehicle and this head light is the original equipment that audi puts in the vehicle, which it flickers at turn off it self when driving and sometimes even when vehicle is not in motion. I think it is very dangerous when the light goes off at night on the highway and it happens very often, like 5 times a night. When the light is off, the vehicle gives a warning so turning it off and on will temporarily put the light on. I figured about the problem and have been to the dealer's service center for three times and mention the issue to them and they just state that there is no problem with headlight.
Left headlight flickers and then goes out randomly on my 2006 audi a4 while I am driving. This happens almost daily. The consequence is that you are driving without a headlight. To correct the problem, you have to turn the headlight switch off and then back on again. To do this, you have to stop the car so when you turn the headlights off to reset the left light, you won't be driving without headlight. Sometimes the light will go out again within a few minutes and sometimes it is ok.
Problem started some 3-4 months ago, at the beginning my right bi-xenon headlight started just flickering, but now, after they flicker, they turn off. I receive a message on the dash stating "dipped right headlight." after I turn off both headlights on the switch, they work again fine for some period but than again, they start flickering and shutting down again. My both bi-xenon bulbs look fine, and the light is very bright at night so I don't believe it is the bulbs. In addition, I have noticed that they go off more frequently in the winter months and after hitting a bump. The right light seems to be only affected.
There are two separate conditions that both occur in vehicles with bi-xenon, with or without adaptive lighting (afs): one xenon light on either side sporadically flickers or flashes and goes out. When headlamps are turned off and on again or at ignition cycle, the headlamps may function properly or exhibit the same behavior; one xenon light on one side fails permanently. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My concern is with the hid headlights on my 2006 audi a4 2.0. Shortly after turning the lights on, the left headlight flickers and then turn off completely. I get an error message left dipped headlight. At first, this problem occurred 2-3 times a week, but now happens every single time I turn on the lights. The only way to fix is for me to turn off the lights for 5 seconds and then turn back on. At times I do this on the highway or on the neighborhood roads. I've brought it to the dealer - new country audi of greenwich but they claim they can't reproduce it. They suggested replacing the headlight ($300+) but offer no guarantee that this will solve the problem.
2006 audi a4 avant 3.2l v6: on multiple occasions over the last three years the left and right headlights go out and a "dipped headlight" warning light shows up on the dash. Turning the headlights off then back on will bring them back on momentarily until a vibration knocks them out again. It's usually one side or the other but sometimes both lights go out at the same time. This is a safety issue and is a very common one: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/332613-class-action-lawsuit-dipped-headlight-flicker-problem.
Flickeringand dipped headlight outages.
The concern is with the hid headlights on my 2006 audi quattro 2.0 a4. Shortly after turning the lights on, the headlights flicker and then turn off completely. At first, this problem occurred 2-3 times a week, but today happens every single time I turn on the lights. Other than a costly repair that no shop can guarantee...the only way to fix is for me to turn off the lights for 5 seconds and then turn back on. At times I do this on the highway or on the neighborhood roads (when on the highway, I can't pull over for fear that someone will not see me...so I have to do this off/on procedure while moving). At times I have surprised other drivers and nearly been rear ended.
Dipped headlight error turns off one or both of the headlights.
Shortly after purchasing my certified pre-owned 2006 audi a4 2.0 the left headlight flickered and turned off, resulting in a dashboard error message "left headlight dipped". This continued and frequently continues to occur to this day. When it does occur I have to turn off the headlights and then turn them back on; leaving me in the dark while driving at night. I had the audi service center check out the issue. They said the hid bulb needs to be changed and it would be $400. I could not afford this and did not have it changed. I've read hundreds of complaints online describing this very same issue. Many stating that replacing the bulbs do not always solve the problem and much more costly repairs are needed. Audi of america has let its' customers down on this one. This is a serious safety issue that the dot and the federal safety agency need to address.
Audi headlight shutters and shuts down. Indicator states 'left headlight dipped'. Failure started as intermittent and is now as often as everyday when headlights are on. Nothing has been done to correct the failure. When the light is turned off then on again, the light will work and then will shutter/shut down again. Consequence is a missing headlight at night which can cause other vehicles not to see me or lack of lighting in the driving pathway which could result in an accident (pedestrian, other vehicles, bikes, animals, etc..). Car was taken into the dealer several times but dealer has claimed that no issue is bulb related and will cost over $400us to replace at my expense.
On our 2006 a4 2.0 quattro after turning on low beam xenon continually flickers and eventually goes out. This is followed a left bulb failure indication. Recycling the light switch may or may not solve problem. Turning car completely off seems to be a little more effective but all is obviously a major safety issue as well as a violation of traffic laws. I told my audi service guy about this but although audi says to replace bulb (over $200us ) he was sure this would not solve problem. He said he has numerous customers with the problem. I cant believe this is allowed. Driving without a headlamp is a traffic violation for a reason. It is a major distraction for driver and I'm sure on coming traffic.
2006 audi a4 dipped headlight / flicker / problem. Left or right headlight will dip and minutes later, the other light will go out. Audi said that they will not fix the issue because they could not replicate the problem. This has happened late at night and almost resulted in a ticket. Turning off the light and turning them back on does not fix the problem.
Head lights flicker and then one or both go out. If you stop the auto and turn everything off and then restart the car and turn the lights on they tend to stay on. Absolutely scary on a highway at night. Dash warning comes on indicating a dipped headlight occurred.
Xenon gas headlight goes out. Right or left dipped headlight message appears. Sometimes it will go out for days. Sometimes the light can go days without a problem.
About 2mins after I turn on the headlights, my left headlight starts to flicker and soon turns off. This is followed by a dashboard indicator light which says "left dipped headlight". I have to turn off my headlights for at least 20sec before my left headlight reliably comes back on. Problem is esp pronounced when the ambient temp is below 40.
On my 2006 audi a4 2.0t quattro sedan, the xenon directional low beam headlamps intermittently shut off suddenly and without warning, giving a message of "right dipped headlamp." the lights come on again only after turning the switch to "off" position, waiting ten seconds, then switching them back on. The problem is intermittent but occurs every day. Audi dealers have replaced xenon bulbs, igniters and pigtails to lamps, advising that wires become very hot. Problem has not been fixed and constitutes great danger on dark roads. This has been recurrent on a regular basis for at least two years without a solution.
Driving while headlights are on , headlights will flicker and then sometimes one side or the other will shut off and a error message " right/left headlight dipped " will appear. Occurrence is totally at random. Bulbs have been replaced. No change in problem vehicle is a 2006 audi a4 avant.
2006 audi a4 quattro 3.2l...the headlights flicker and then go off and either "left dipped headlight" or "right dipped headlight" error messages occur. Must turn off the lights (obviously very dangerous at night) and turn them back on again for the xenon headlights to work properly. This problem has been recurring for over a year now. My understanding is this is a prevalent problem with these headlights and a recall should be issued to fix the problem.
Front bi-xenon lights flicker and go out. It occurs pretty much every time I drive. This is becoming a safety issue. There are many other audi a4 users who have this problem.
Intermittent headlight malfunction. Over the course of a year and a half of ownership, the right headlight has malfunctioned (turned off), with no consistent cause apparent. The specific error message that appears in the driver information screen is "right headlight dipped". This condition is both unsafe, and illegal - as many states will issue a traffic violation for driving with a non-functioning headlight. It has happened about 7-8 times, the headlight flickers, then goes out, but will come back on when the car is restarted, then be fine for weeks or months at a time. The dealership has been notified of the problem on at least 3 visits, and has claimed that everything is fine and they can not reproduce. They have suggested/guessed that it is the xenon light bulb itself, however it has checked out fine each time, and as mentioned, has functioned flawlessly after each occurrence with merely a restart of the vehicle. No parts have been repaired or replaced, however they have claimed to perform a visual inspection of the electrical connections on at least one visit. Anecdotal evidence (conversational, and via internet owners' forums) suggests that the problem is widespread among a substantial portion of audi's model range and years.
I am having the same issue as the other 59 related complaints on the federal safety agency website w/ my 2006 audi. I have contacted audi of america without any resolution. Instead audi technical service instructed me to contact a dealer directly. I have done this and was advised to have the bulbs replaced. Thank god that I didn't because obviously this is clearly a recall. I would be more than happy to file a class action lawsuit as this posses safety concerns. Both of my headlights flicker and go out - even at the same time!
1.) whenever the car is started. The first 5-10 minutes are the worst. 2.) every time I used the headlights they fail. Turning them off and back on will resolve the problem 90% of the time. 3.) I will try replacing the xenon bulbs, then the ballasts to correct problem but I've read this is not a permanent fix.
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