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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mistertee on 17 May 2023, 21:57

Title: Headlights flickering
Post by: mistertee on 17 May 2023, 21:57

Hi,

I was driving home the other day in the dark, and I noticed something strange with the headlights, almost as if they were turning off (leaving the running lights on) just for a second or two, and then turning back on.

I got home and saw it happen, it's very intermittent, maybe once every 3 -5 minutes.  Both headlamps going out, then back on.  I thought it was the dusk sensor but I switched it from Auto and it still happened.

If it's both, it can't be the bulbs.  Is there anything else I can try?

Thanks

Title: Re: Headlights flickering
Post by: willni on 18 May 2023, 14:48

Could be a loose connection to the ballasts

Title: Re: Headlights flickering
Post by: Carbon VW on 18 May 2023, 16:53

Quote from: mistertee on 17 May 2023, 21:57

Hi,

I was driving home the other day in the dark, and I noticed something strange with the headlights, almost as if they were turning off (leaving the running lights on) just for a second or two, and then turning back on.

I got home and saw it happen, it's very intermittent, maybe once every 3 -5 minutes.  Both headlamps going out, then back on.  I thought it was the dusk sensor but I switched it from Auto and it still happened.

If it's both, it can't be the bulbs.  Is there anything else I can try?

Hi. How old is your gti ? When xenons are about to come to end of life they flicker when driving, but not completely on and off. Could be the ballast as already said.

Thanks

Title: Re: Headlights flickering
Post by: mistertee on 19 May 2023, 10:25

After a bit more investigation.

When I disable the dusk sensor, it's only happening on one side, so I think it's the bulb.

I've ordered a DS3 and will attempt to change it myself (thanks VW for making it so difficult).

I think the dusk sensor is a different issue, but as I can disable it, I'm not too worried.

Thanks all.

Title: Re: Headlights flickering
Post by: mistertee on 27 May 2023, 18:55

I've changed it myself, it was very fiddly but i just wanted to say that if you're doing this, tape up the lights. Theres a sharp edge on the light opening and taping then saved me scratching them