Audi S6 C6 xenon igniter problem.

[KungFuPanda]

So, after having suffered what in my view are slightly dim bulbs, I decided to change them.

A fair bit of work was involved in removing the airboxes either side of the engine to get access to the lights. Once the airboxes were out, there was a fair bit of room there.

I managed to remove the xenon igniter pack which the bulb is attached too. Put the new bulb in and this is where I messed up. I wasn't too sure how to get the igniter seated properly and managed to snap off three of the four lugs. There is a wire circlip which seats itself around the base of the bulb. Do you fit the bulb into the housing first before fitting the igniter to the back of the bulb as the igniter seems to be a twist fit as it has arrows at the back of the unit to show the direction to twist to open and close.

For the sake of clarity, it's the igniter here:

http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/hella-5dd-008-319-50-...

[shtu]

KungFuPanda said:

Do you fit the bulb into the housing first before fitting the igniter to the back of the bulb

Yes, you do.

Also, search my previous posts for some useful info on dull xenon headlamps and what to do about it, new bulbs are only part of the story.