OEM adaptive Bi-xeneon lights....flickering when braking...wtf?

[ReflexGR6]

So as of recently, when slowing or driving downhill, my driver's side headlight(possibly both) flicker and look like its about to go out or a loose connection. Can't really figure out how to troubleshoot this.

[he1enke1ler]

Mine do it too. Mine flicker quite a bit then one of them will turn off and I get a warning on the dash saying dipped headlight. I have to turn my headlights off for a few seconds then turn them back on and they will work again. Atleast for a little bit till they flicker and go out again.

[fordyoz]

for some people, replacing the bulb does the trick. worked for me.

[marker009]

Mine were flickering then would turn off. I would have to turn it to the off position then turn it on again for them to come on.

I replaced the d1s bulbs and it fixed the problem.

[kevin_b_c]

Mine were flickering then would turn off. I would have to turn it to the off position then turn it on again for them to come on.

I replaced the d1s bulbs and it fixed the problem.

Same here.

[cheebs]

Having similar issue on my passenger side. ('07 B7 TDI)

How easy/difficult is this to DIY? I've read it's a nightmare that involves removing the bumper? I already have the new capsules but don't want to get into it if it's that ridiculous.

[20VTURBOSpoolMeUp!]

Having similar issue on my passenger side. ('07 B7 TDI)

How easy/difficult is this to DIY? I've read it's a nightmare that involves removing the bumper? I already have the new capsules but don't want to get into it if it's that ridiculous.

There is a DIY or 2 over on Audizine if you do a search... apparently you can do it without removing the bumper.

[cheebs]

There is a DIY or 2 over on Audizine if you do a search... apparently you can do it without removing the bumper.

Haha yep, just found that a couple of days ago... seems like the non-bumper removal route is as bad or worse than removing the bumper. Looks like I'm going to end up paying someone to do it