"G" > wrote in message
...
> hi there. i have always noticed that in my 1997 a4 1,8tq, when using my
> daytime runners (in Canada) or using the full headlights, there is zero
> change in lighting in the headlights. there is no bulb actually even
> switching on when the headlights are on as compared to the daytime
> runners. if i switch to highbeams, the lights do get brighter - but it
> really only seems like the same bulbs are growing brighter - not a
> separate bulb turning on.
>
> it wasnt a problem before, but now im going to be buying a xenon kit
> upgrade . obviously i need a separate set of leads to power the xenons and
> cant be driving around all day with xenons going full blast. if someone
> knows why my audi headlight wiring is so messed up please fill me in. im
> pretty sure it isnt the bulbs since both sides have the same problem.
> could it be a fuse i need to change positions for or something?
>

What's wrong with the xenons?
In Europe we drive al day with them switched on. Law in Italy and strongly
advised in Holland and more countries.

Ronald (NL and I)