Headlamp Adjustment on 80

Newbie Joined: Feb 09, 2003 Posts: 4 Location: uk

Hello - hope I'm in the right forum. Here is my query. I have recently bought an 1994 Audi 80 2.0E. I notice that there is a switch or knob which is supposed to adjust the beam height. However you can turn this to any setting and nothing happens. Let me say that as yet I have not even lifted the bonnet to investigate but I do need to get it sorted. So if anyone out there can maybe point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Is it a common problem? A squirt of WD maybe? Hope so!

Thanks very much in advance.
Spike

UltraUser Joined: Jan 21, 2003 Posts: 4230

Are you sure they definately aren`t working as the adjustment is slight and used to lower the beam when carrying a heavy load "0" being standard height. Each headlight has a motor which you can hear from the outside with the bonnet open. Evil or Very Mad

Newbie Joined: Feb 09, 2003 Posts: 4 Location: uk

Ta for quick reply - tomorrow I will pull that bonnet catch while the missus works the dial and we will see what happens. I will keep you posted - thanks again

Spike

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2003 12:50 am

Nose the car up to a light coloured wall, in the dark (of failing light), and switch on dipped beam. If the adjusters are working you will see the beam pattern move on the wall when you operate the adjuster knob. If nothing happens, start by checking for a blown fuse, - and make sure a previous owner has not replaced the headlamps with non-motorised versions, (unlikely, but possible).

Newbie Joined: Feb 09, 2003 Posts: 4 Location: uk

Thanks for input. I had a quick look tonight after work and nothing can be heard with the bonnet open when er indoors is twiddling the knob, so I.m sure it is not working.
Leem - I will check fuse as soon as I get chance. Anything else it could be?
Spike

UltraUser Joined: Jan 21, 2003 Posts: 4230

The switch could be shot. Evil or Very Mad

Newbie Joined: Feb 09, 2003 Posts: 4 Location: uk

Ta for that Locomotion - is there a quick way of checking switch? I will of course check the fuse first. I will keep you posted if I find anything.
Spike

UltraUser Joined: Jan 21, 2003 Posts: 4230

You need to get to the motors so you can check electrical out put or pull the switch and check plug connection. Evil or Very Mad

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 7:32 pm

Mine only works when the lights are on dip , main beam appears to disable the switch . Cool