Replacing halogen with hid

[marvinmai]

Does anyone have detailed instructions/guide as to how to and what to buy to replace the A4 B8 Halogen Headlight Bulbs with HID Bulbs?

[linet90]

Does anyone have detailed instructions/guide as to how to and what to buy to replace the A4 B8 Halogen Headlight Bulbs with HID Bulbs?

I have been trying to do this myself and have had no luck yet i dont think anyone has put them in? i just tried puting a kit in for my fog lights and no luck they dont turn on, i have no idea what it could be
can anyone help??

[B_Boy]

no one has really done the preimum b8 Halogen Headlight with HID Bulbs, i believe they usually jus buy the LED bi-xenon headights.

I have and a few others have done HID's in the foglights. The fog bulb size is h11 (im sure u know already), one reason might be grounded incorrect or not connected properly, try checking that. Also try doing a 55w hid fog kit (it will eliminate flashing/blinking and error codes).

[marvinmai]

no one has really done the preimum b8 Halogen Headlight with HID Bulbs, i believe they usually jus buy the LED bi-xenon headights.

I have and a few others have done HID's in the foglights. The fog bulb size is h11 (im sure u know already), one reason might be grounded incorrect or not connected properly, try checking that. Also try doing a 55w hid fog kit (it will eliminate flashing/blinking and error codes).

yeah. i'm starting to warm up to the premium headlamps. just thought it would look pretty neat with some HIDs on em. I got the fogs going correctly with H11s.

[macuser]

yeah. i'm starting to warm up to the premium headlamps. just thought it would look pretty neat with some HIDs on em. I got the fogs going correctly with H11s.

yea, i was looking at doing HIDs but was told that the beam pattern wouldnt be good and that i would need new housing. after doing some research, i upgraded to ecodes for about $800 (not including labor)

[CLEAR]

no one has really done the preimum b8 Halogen Headlight with HID Bulbs, i believe they usually jus buy the LED bi-xenon headights.

I have and a few others have done HID's in the foglights. The fog bulb size is h11 (im sure u know already), one reason might be grounded incorrect or not connected properly, try checking that. Also try doing a 55w hid fog kit (it will eliminate flashing/blinking and error codes).

So 55w HID will NOT create error code whatsoever? I almost bought a 35w HID kit with additional capacitor. Will the 55w HID over power the stock HID main headlamps?

thanks in advance

[B_Boy]

i think the 55w will over power the stock hid's becuase it is not auto leveling but from what i hear u would not get error codes or blinking, but risk melting the housing (no one really knows for the b8). I actually have that adapter and it didnt make it any better.

[marvinmai]

yea, i was looking at doing HIDs but was told that the beam pattern wouldnt be good and that i would need new housing. after doing some research, i upgraded to ecodes for about $800 (not including labor)

What do you mean by ecode? Could you link me? Sorry. I've just gotten into being an audi enthusiast for a month.

[macuser]

the only difference i know of between ecodes and the bi xenon headlights sold in america is that the ecodes dont have the amber on the side of the headlight. it looks alot cleaner imo.

you can see the difference in the 1st picture of the second post

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ghlight=E-code

[texasboy21]

I did this on my b6 and there were many plug and play kits, is this not the case with the b8? I went with ddmtuning.com

[linet90]

check out the fog light thread i posted some info up

[marvinmai]

check out the fog light thread i posted some info up

link plz?

[linet90]

link plz?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=311512

[ckaven]

where did u get ecodes for 800???

[macuser]

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[joung300]

hey macuser,

did you have halogens before you changed to the e-codes?

or did you start with the bi-xenons

thanks

[macuser]

halogens

[joung300]

if you don't mind could you give us a brief description of what we need to do to get the bi-xenons installed?

I know I need to purchase the e-codes, the adapter from kufatec,

Are there any other things we need to purchase before we can make the swap?

also after parts and labor and shipping, how much would it all cost?

[blkb7]

difference between ecodes and us spec headlights are the beam pattern. ecodes will look like this when on in front of a wall (6ft away or so) \__ \__ where us it's just __ __. the amber is an option on the ecode.

and as for the strobing with hid fogs, i think i might have solved it with a 55wat kit with the "no warning code" resistor boxes sold on ebay. i'll have to test it out for a longer period of time before i'm sure it's fixed. just thought i would share.

don't know if a 55wat kit would melt the headlight housing though, but one piece of advice or more of a break to everyone else driving around you, aim your headlights down or lower than they are now. anytime drop in kits are used in halogen headlights the light is sprayed out and it just blinds everyone else on the road.

[macuser]

if you don't mind could you give us a brief description of what we need to do to get the bi-xenons installed?

I know I need to purchase the e-codes, the adapter from kufatec,

Are there any other things we need to purchase before we can make the swap?

also after parts and labor and shipping, how much would it all cost?

all you need are the ecode housing that should come with the led lights, the xenon bulbs, ballasts, and the kufatec adapters. you need to wire the kufatec adapters and then you need to vag your car.

i paid about $800 for the ecodes and adapters. i paid the audi technician $200 to come to my house and install the lights.

[marvinmai]

all you need are the ecode housing that should come with the led lights, the xenon bulbs, ballasts, and the kufatec adapters. you need to wire the kufatec adapters and then you need to vag your car.

i paid about $800 for the ecodes and adapters. i paid the audi technician $200 to come to my house and install the lights.

where did you get the ecodes for $800?! kufatec sells them for like 1800 bro. please do tell.

[macuser]

ebay germany.

http://translate.google.com/translat...es&sl=de&tl=en

[marvinmai]

ebay germany.

http://translate.google.com/translat...es&sl=de&tl=en

word. May I ask who the seller was, so I can see if he has anymore?

[joung300]

all you need are the ecode housing that should come with the led lights, the xenon bulbs, ballasts, and the kufatec adapters. you need to wire the kufatec adapters and then you need to vag your car.

i paid about $800 for the ecodes and adapters. i paid the audi technician $200 to come to my house and install the lights.

So did you have the vag your car by yourself or did the Audi tech take care of that. And I assume if he did the vag then he probably also hooked up all the wires like the adapter.

[macuser]

Yes, he did the vag and he did the wiring.

[hender]

are you guys going for a proper retrofit, or just swapping halogen bulbs with HID bulbs, leaving them in the stock reflector housing?

[joung300]

are you guys going for a proper retrofit, or just swapping halogen bulbs with HID bulbs, leaving them in the stock reflector housing?

I'm going for the proper swap. Getting the E-codes shipped from Germany soon. Also getting the adapter from kufatec.

I think Im going to try to install them myself and find someone who as a vag-com cable for the b8. If thats too hard or I get lazy I'll go with the audi technician route. hopefully I'll be able to find one who will do the job for like $150.

I have found the lights for close to $700 for both. So there are pretty good deals online on ebay germany.

[Ay4]

700 including the HID components? or are you attempting to buy the ecodes and install aftermarket bulbs?

[joung300]

700 including the HID components? or are you attempting to buy the ecodes and install aftermarket bulbs?

700 includes all of the HID components.

[Ay4]

Wow stellar deal, congrats. Hope I can find a deal like that.

[macuser]

I'm going for the proper swap. Getting the E-codes shipped from Germany soon. Also getting the adapter from kufatec.

I think Im going to try to install them myself and find someone who as a vag-com cable for the b8. If thats too hard or I get lazy I'll go with the audi technician route. hopefully I'll be able to find one who will do the job for like $150.

I have found the lights for close to $700 for both. So there are pretty good deals online on ebay germany.

when changing codes with vag, you need to change the actual long code.

[regimatt]

hi guys i wanted to replace the halogens headlights to led headlights a4 2011 in us.....where can i get the led headlights....i asked one of the service men whether they could replce me the led lights but they said it has differnt nuts and bolts ....and if u don put the wires or codes properly ..it will show a warning indication inside when u on the headlights...so to avoid this...how can i get those us bixenon led headlights and fit it without any indication....do reply..and anthony u work is awesome,,,,

[UmIsThisThingOn]

...how can i get those us bixenon led headlights and fit it without any indication...

This thread has everything you need:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...rsion-Complete.