Re: Headlight updates -Reply

[Gary Webster <GARY@synaxis.com>]

Message from GKW>> The circuit appears to check for irregularities -
for instance, whenever I pull a trailer with mine, as soon as I tap the
brake, the light comes on.  I tell passengers that it is Audi's "trailer
sensor"...

GKW 89 200TQ

>>> Ernest Wong <esw5@postoffice2.mail.cornell.edu> 11/17/94
08:19pm >>>
>Anybody updated their headlight circuit like RDH did, only with a
newer
>quattro?  I spoke with Competition Limited about their harness kit,
which
>includes a female connector for the 9004 receptacle, harness, relays,
and
>80/100 watt bulbs.  They said that on late model Audis the in-dash
"Check"
>computer says that with this setup you've got a burned out headlight. 
Any
>thoughts on getting around this?  I haven't looked at the wiring
diagram,
>yet.
>
>Alex Chernushin
>achernu@ball.com
Does the check circuit detect a short in the headlight element? Mine
worked when I blew an element. The check circuit only lit when on low
beam since both high beams worked. Amazing this electronic stuff.
Just a pain to trace all the wiring. hmph!
BTW, I purchased a cheapo copy of the PIAA 1000 driving lights. They
were only $35 at a local discount K-mart style store. 55W H-3's.
Brighter than my low beams and definitely lights up the road. I hope
they hold up.

Ernest Wong email: esw5@cornell.edu