Audi Q3: HID Headlamp, Adjusting
Checking and Adjusting Conditions
- Tire pressure is OK.
- The headlamp lens must be clean and dry.
- The headlamp lens may not be damaged.
- Headlamp reflectors and bulbs are OK.
- Vehicle load must be created.
Vehicle load on driver's seat in otherwise unloaded vehicle
(curb weight).
- One person or 75 kg (165 lbs).
The curb weight is the weight of the operational vehicle
with completely full fuel tank, including the weight of all
equipment carried in operation.
- Fuel tank: at least 90% full.
- Equipment: for example, spare wheel, tools, vehicle jack,
fire extinguisher, etc.
If the fuel tank is not at least 90% full, the load must be
created as follows.
- Check fuel tank fill lever in instrument cluster tank gauge
and compare with the following table. Place additional weight in
the luggage compartment, if necessary.
Note
Use fuel containers filled with water as additional weight
(a 5 liter (5.28 qts) fuel container filled with water weighs 5
kg (11.02 lb) ).
- Roll the vehicle several yards or move it back and forth
several times to seat the springs.
- The electromechanical parking brake must not be engaged so
vehicle is not under stress.
- The vehicle and headlamp adjusting unit must be on a level
surface.
- The headlamp adjusting unit must be aligned to the vehicle.
Refer to the Headlamp Adjusting Unit Instructions.
- The headlamp adjuster must be distance
-a- 30 to 70 cm (11.81 to 27.55 in.) in front of the
headlamp and should not deviate more than dimension
-b- = 3 cm (1.18 in.) from the
headlamp center point.
- The inclination dimension is set on the headlamp adjusting
unit. Refer to the Headlamp Adjusting Unit Operating
Instructions.
- The angle dimension -arrow- is
stamped for ECE countries on the upper edge of the headlamp
-1- in "%".
- The standard angle dimension for the USA is 0.7%.
Note
The percentage indicator is based on a 10 meter projection
distance. At an angle dimension of 1.0%, for example, converts
to 10 cm. (3.93 in)
Procedure
- The vehicle must be standing on a flat surface.
- Turn the headlamp switch to "low beam" - not "Auto".
- Close all the doors and the rear lid and keep them closed
for the duration of the testing/adjusting procedure.
Procedure
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Connect.
- Choose operation mode Diagnosis
and start the diagnosis.
- Select the tab test plan.
- Select select individual tests
and choose the following sequence.
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 01 - OBD-capable systems
- 55 - Dynamic headlamp range control - J431/J745
- 55 - Headlamp range control, functions
- 55 - Basic setting
Note
The headlamps move into the basic setting with this program.
- Follow the instructions in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
display.
- During the program, you will be asked to perform a headlamp
adjustment.
Headlamp Adjustment
- The horizontal light-dark border must touch the dividing
line -1- on the adjusting unit test
surface.
- The point -2- between the left
horizontal part and the right rising part of the light-dark
border must run vertically through the central mark
-3-. The bright core of the light
beam must be to the right of the vertical.
Note
- To determine the point -2- more
easily, cover and uncover the left half of the headlamp several
times. Then check low beam again.
- After correct headlamp adjustment, the center of the high
beam light beam must be on the central marking
-3-.
- To adjust the height of the headlamp, set the light-dark
border just under the dividing line with the adjustment screw
-1-.
- Then adjust the light-dark border, starting from the bottom,
on the dividing line.
- For side adjustment, turn the adjusting screw
-2-.
The adjusting screw -2- for the
side adjustment must be secured with a plug after the adjustment
is made on USA vehicles. For the correct plugs. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.
Note
The allocation on the right headlamp is reversed.
- After the headlamp is adjusted, complete the "Basic
setting". Switch off the ignition and disconnect the diagnostic
connector.
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Checking and adjusting conditions
Tire pressure is OK.
The headlamp glass must be clean and dry.
The headlamp glass must not be damaged.
Headlamp reflectors and bulbs are OK.
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Removing
- Remove the headlamp housing. Refer to
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WARNING
High voltage poses a life-endangering risk, injury
risk and environmental hazard.
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Description
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security systems
or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multiple
receivers can be programmed, which can control
the fu