Noel Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Hi guys, My headlights not working it states a bulb is blown, but it’s not the bulbs, I was told it’s a ballast, but purchased a ballast and that doesn’t seem to be the problem either, it was initially one light not working,, but now after a guy (auto elec) looked at it both lights are now not working, it seems to be baffling the auto electrician has anyone come across this problem before ? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niedzial1983 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Go for a scan for faults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 It’s reading circuit problem as far as I’m aware ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niedzial1983 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Where ? . Scan shoukd give you an exact fault code and where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 When you say scan I take it you mean connecting it up to diagnostic equipment ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niedzial1983 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Yes. Any garage can do that for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRZA BEG Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hi i have the same problem i have been told that its a circuit problem is this likely to be a very expensive gix or is a common problem with this model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Check the Ballast, my 2012 A6, has 2 on each light, one at the back and one underneath the headlights, my headlight is letting in water so that’s a good reason, why it stopped working, can’t seem to find where water is getting in, I’ve attached pics of Ballasts one has 2 x connections at the back and the other one has 1 x connection, I’ve managed to get one light working got 2 x new ballasts, mind you it’s now showing Headlight Range Defective Fault, and the light is poor, waiting on 2 x more Ballasts, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 You’ll get the Ballasts on eBay a lot cheaper than Audi, I switched the bottom Ballasts around when the first headlight stopped working so I’d assume as the headlight was letting in water it corroded the second (good) ballast as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRZA BEG Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM LIGHTS NOT WORKING ON PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT CHANGED BALLAST ALSO MODULE NEXT TO BALLAST TOOK HEADLIGHT OFF AND CHECKED IT ON DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGJT WORKS I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT'S THROWING UP CODE J159 AMY IDEA'S PLEASE DRIVING ME CRAZY LIGHTS NOT WORKING ON PASSENGER SIDE BUT PLUG HEADLIGHT ON DRIVETSIDE THEY WORK Edited February 6, 2018 by MIRZA BEG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexChester Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 did anyone get anywhere with progress here. My 2013 audi s6 has similar probs. both Daytime running lights, one Xenon and one indicator bulb all went at the moment. Thinking water damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch29 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) On 12/6/2019 at 7:17 PM, AlexChester said:My 2013 audi s6 I have the exact issue that you do. Did you ever get it figured out? Edited September 15, 2021 by Dutch29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 The original poster - Noel - hasn’t been on the forum for over 3 years, but it could be well worth sending him a PM. Perhaps you would be kind enough to let the forum know if you do have a positive outcome. Many thanks and kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 19 hours ago, Dutch29 said: I have the exact issue that you do. Did you ever get it figured out? What have you done so far to resolve the issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch29 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 So far I just tried to locate a blown fuse that could be the issue but no luck. I believe mine got water inside from the back door of a headlight being left off for a couple of days. After I replaced the D3S bulb it only worked for one day. Then the right (same) side turn signal and DRL’s have been out ever since. I was going to try to pull the entire headlight out to get to the wiring behind it but I was kind of afraid to get into that detailed of a job. Do you know if you have to remove the bumper to pull the headlight assembly out? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayb141 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Hi did you ever get this resolved as I have had exactly the same issue D3S bulb started to flicker, changed to a couple of night breaker bulbs. All good then the Passenger side light unit stopped working completely. No D3S, DRL’s fog, indicator and even the hazard circuit does not work. Though it it might be an earth issue? But please do let me know before I purchase new ballasts ? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niteshreddy92 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Hi, I have the exact same issue in my 2014 Audi s6 and I believe water damage is the cause. Did you ever find a resolution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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