Audi a6 c7 Headlight Bulb Replacement

In this video I will talk you though each step required to change a headlight bulb on an Audi a6 (c7) with the HID Xenon D3S type bulb (lamp) fitted. These bulbs have an average lifespan of around 8 years and usually start to show symptoms before they fail, sometimes they can start to flash but most commonly they start to show a reddish/purple tinge whilst significantly reducing they're light output.
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(It is recommended that both bulbs are replaced at the same time!)
Tools required:
Small ratchet
7mm Socket
T20 Torx bit
Small flat head screwdriver
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  • @RyansWorkshop
    @RyansWorkshop2 жыл бұрын

    You can really help the future success of my channel by clicking the link below to subscribe, it's free and I will greatly appreciate it! kzread.info

  • @Shadow-jo5yf
    @Shadow-jo5yf6 ай бұрын

    Well there goes that idea. I definetly won't be changing my bulbs, haha, thanks dude you make it look easy. I still won't do it though

  • @sorinpopa
    @sorinpopa9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! I was able to change my lamp exactly how you described, while the audi guys wanted to charge me 460€ to change just the lamp on the left side... Thank you!

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Happy I could help

  • @staigh
    @staigh Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for detailed video. I have a 2015 a6 allroad, and found that the prosess on that one is a lot easier btw! You access both head lights from wheel arch, and there’s only a simple twist off plastic cover to remove to get to the bulb. Only one screw to loosen the plastic cover in the wheel arch. This model requires d5s. Cheers!

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could be some help.

  • @markbarker2173
    @markbarker2173 Жыл бұрын

    What a handling to change a headlight bulb,great video !

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @bkp8345
    @bkp83453 ай бұрын

    Thanks man. I'm trying to convert to led from hid and this definitely helped.

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    3 ай бұрын

    Happy I could help

  • @robr6082
    @robr60822 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the guide!

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @graham7176
    @graham7176 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, feel confident to change my A6's light bulbs now. Bought my two D3S bulbs from Halfords for £47.00 each Audi Doncaster Parts Dept. quoted me £223 each, I'm not joking. Audi Doncaster, to supply two replacement bulbs, fitting and lining/levelling, quoted me £672.00, I jest not!

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help, it's why I make these videos to save people from the garage prices

  • @LiveAlgarve
    @LiveAlgarve Жыл бұрын

    Good guide, i would add as well to undo the other side of the intake pipe for ease of access and on model with air suspension you have to move small pressure tank to get to driver side xenon.

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @hamishtrishmcdonald7768
    @hamishtrishmcdonald7768 Жыл бұрын

    hi there do you have a video on how to change a passenger's side Electronic Ballast for HDI Lamp XENON STANDERD

  • @jetonveselaj450
    @jetonveselaj450 Жыл бұрын

    Top!! 👌🔝 Thank you a lot 🙏🙌

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help

  • @HaiderAli-qn2ec
    @HaiderAli-qn2ec2 жыл бұрын

    I changed my left side bulb i and it wont turn on i even tried a new bulb any idea whats going on also do i have to put the back cover on it for it to work

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    2 жыл бұрын

    All I can suggest is double check everything is plugged in correctly all the way back to the bulb driver which is located on the outside of the headlight unit, other than that it could be an electrical fault with the driver if a new bulb doesn't work.

  • @ginch158
    @ginch158 Жыл бұрын

    If only one side is out should I replace both sides? Also I have a 2014 a6 with a 2.0 . Would it be the same process?

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    It's advisable that you change both sides at the same to prevent colour and brightness difference's, and the process should be very similar if not easier

  • @simonstaveley121
    @simonstaveley1212 жыл бұрын

    HI there is does look like it might be possible to replace the drivers side bulb without removing the air filter. Maybe a bit trickier but did you try that first and then decide you needed to remove the air filter??

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I've tried changing without removing the air box, but it's so difficult to do that over time I found it to be far easier and quicker to remove the air box, the main difficulty is removing and replacing the second screw and removing the cap.

  • @simonstaveley121

    @simonstaveley121

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RyansWorkshop thank you for that, I thought as much but wanted to check! any good ideas on where to buy a pair of the bulbs? Local stockist has them for about £50 each, will hunt around tomorrow but that seems to be the going rate for these l

  • @Mikerich_94
    @Mikerich_94 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Is it possible to swap out the bulb itself or do you need the bulb and fixture as one thing? A parts store entered my car info and only sold me a bulb not the entire block and bulb

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    You will need the whole fixture as this specific type of bulb has the starter unit inside the base which is all 1 unit

  • @Mikerich_94

    @Mikerich_94

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RyansWorkshop thanks. I ended up needing a new HID bulb

  • @zabak4781
    @zabak47812 жыл бұрын

    For audi a6 c7 2013. Will feed?

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    2 жыл бұрын

    If it has xenon gas headlights then yes 👍

  • @levanceland
    @levanceland2 жыл бұрын

    Good gravy. This is complicated. I want to upgrade my soul to a better car but the better cars are difficult to fix yourself. I can replace the headlight, taillight, and air filter on my soul no problem. Looking at a 22 Santa Fe, and the dealer tells me I need to go to a dealer for a headlight change. Sheesh

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    2 жыл бұрын

    .

  • @MrWoody135
    @MrWoody135 Жыл бұрын

    Try the other side, you need to have size 1 hands, double jointed wrists and neck !!

  • @rubenmolina7413
    @rubenmolina7413 Жыл бұрын

    should i be worry about the high voltage

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    No, you will be fine if you're ignition and headlights are off

  • @gurbajsingh0408
    @gurbajsingh0408 Жыл бұрын

    So its just opening the bonet and 100 other steps.

  • @przemyslawklass1984
    @przemyslawklass19842 жыл бұрын

    no before/after? really? I was wondering if I should install the whiter bulbs but can't find the possible outcome anywhere

  • @RyansWorkshop

    @RyansWorkshop

    2 жыл бұрын

    This video was not a review based or comparison based video, it was an instruction based video on how to change them, the reason I made the video was because one of mine had failed and the other was old so probably wasn't giving optimal light output anyway, review videos are something I will potentially be doing in the future, plus obtaining video footage that shows the difference between bulbs is actually quite difficult as the camera simply doesn't show the difference like it does by eye.

  • @przemyslawklass1984

    @przemyslawklass1984

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RyansWorkshop there is still some kind of reference we could've gotten from the comparison, mainly just a photo of the lamp itself

  • @podeleanmihai3346

    @podeleanmihai3346

    2 жыл бұрын

    I changed mine from cbi 5000k to cbn 6200k and for now there is no difference of color they are a bit yelowish, cbn is not that pure white or blueish :( but the brightnes is better!