??Bi-Xenon self test Question??

[Rob66]

Evening Guys just picked up my FR

Got a question re the Xenons. On the Cupra I tested, when I turned the lights on they did a sort of 'self test', moved left, right, up and down. I've just turned mine on and they dont appear to do it and yes I am sure they are Xenons

Any ideas?

thanks all

Rob

 

[johnbev]

They don`t always test themselves, be patient they should do. I think mine go out / in then up and down......

 

[Tam]

They should always .....

Go down together
Go out sideways together
Come back in together
Go up to the correct level together

Mine do this every single time i turn them on.

You will only notice this in the dark, when you are stationary.


Edit to add - when i say always, i mean always the first time that you turn them on per ignition start. I.e. if the engine is on if you turn the lights off and on again, they wont go through the test cycle the second time on.

 

[matthewbentham]

it also depends on how often the car is used and what level it parked on. I do no more than 6000 miles per year so they'll probably do more self test's.

I find with my Xenon lights, that they seem to point down at the road a bit too much. is there anyway to adjust them a bit higher? i do not have vag-com

 

[Tam]

it also depends on how often the car is used and what level it parked on. I do no more than 6000 miles per year so they'll probably do more self test's.

I find with my Xenon lights, that they seem to point down at the road a bit too much. is there anyway to adjust them a bit higher? i do not have vag-com

they have to do a self test each time because a) they need to check they have full movement and b) incase the weight distribution has changed (i.e. stuff in the boot, people in the back seat, caravan attached etc.etc.)


As for where they point, I agree, they are too low, I'd prefer just a couple of degrees higher.

 

[Rob66]

Thanks for replies fellas. I'll take another look later, and let you know how i get on.

 

[Rob66]

Well just went for a drive in the dark and no self test and the lights dont appear to turn when you turn corners. Looks like its back to the dealers

Has any one else had this prob?

Cheers

Rob

 

[Tam]

Are you really sure you have xenons?

 

[Rob66]

Yes 100%

 

[Rob66]

This is what they should do...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wGeSNYxJLQ

 

[chrisboyle999]

i thought if it didnt manage to get through the self test with full range of movement it threw up a fault.

 

[Rampage]

Have you got headlight washers?

 

[Rob66]

Hi Rampage, Chris,

Yes I have got headlight washers, and no I havent got a message on the MFD.

Looks like a trip to the dealers, 200 mile round trip

 

[Tam]

i thought if it didnt manage to get through the self test with full range of movement it threw up a fault.

yep it will do.

Thats why i asked if they are sure they have xenons

I think the poster should post pics, that would be very helpful!

 

[Tam]

Have you got headlight washers?

don't forget washers come with the winter pack even if they are not xenons so don't get confused just because there are washers there.

 

[Rob66]

Hi Tam

I'll post picks asap. They are 100% xenons they seem to work ok although perhaps slightly low, just no self test and no movement when turning. Do you think it could just be a VAG COM fix?

 

[Dillinja]

Hi Rampage, Chris,

Yes I have got headlight washers, and no I havent got a message on the MFD.

Looks like a trip to the dealers, 200 mile round trip

Why a 200 mile round trip? You could take your car to any dealer.

 

[Rampage]

Do you have the headlight height adjust switch next to the main headlight switch?

 

[Rob66]

Here we go guys a quick pic, excuse quality and size. Guess what when i was taking them they moved very odd hopefully they are ok.

Thanks for help all help and comments much appreciated.

 

[Rob66]

Why a 200 mile round trip? You could take your car to any dealer.

LOl yes i know, i bought the car in Lowestoft and i live in Essex. was worth the trip though as they gave me a great deal.