DRL gone yellow and dim

[gaffer1986]

Any ideas what could have caused 3 out of the 4 LED strips to go yellow and dim?

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[R4CK5]

I'd be contacting dealer I think as the led lights are designed to last the life of the car I believe

 

[gaffer1986]

It's out of warranty now if only I had normal traditional headlights, this would be a simple fix, a new bulb.

I think that even if something is supposed to last the life of the car does not mean the dealer will take responsibility for it for the life of the car.

 

[Big Col]

i'd check the obvious first - the connections to the back of the headlight unit. I've never looked closely at LED headlights but I'm assuming they have some sort of multiconnector on the back of them.

You got VCDS? Does a scan show up anything?

The DRLs dim when you indicate or when you've got side lights on. Maybe a dodgy connection is confusing them?

 

[gaffer1986]

Thanks, nothing showing on obdeleven, it still gets more dim when sidelights are turned on and all connections look find. I'm wondering if the LED output module has an affect on drl or if that's just for head lights.

 

[Springrollz]

Ive think I saw this car the other day in thamesmead on the flyover ! You're close ! Too bad it's not a cupra though

 

[gaffer1986]

Nope, I'm on Colchester. Haha, I think I'd prefer my 36mpg 1.4 over what I'm bound to get from the cupra doing what I do.

 

[Springrollz]

Hmm there's someone else stealing your idea of using a Fr Leon as a learners car. I'll find them and challenge them to a 30-100 for you . You're welcome

 

[EFF11]

I would contact Seat UK direct and challenge them on their claim that LED headlights will last the life of the car.

 

[Curtly]

Found the press release that states the lifetime thing:

http://www.seatpress.co.uk/release/882/

 

[gaffer1986]

I would contact Seat UK direct and challenge them on their claim that LED headlights will last the life of the car.

That's a very good point.

Found the press release that states the lifetime thing:

http://www.seatpress.co.uk/release/882/

Thank you, having looked into it I'm suspicious it's the balast, can't see 3 out of 4 led strips failing together, but neither can I see two balasts partially failing either.



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[TheVoice]

I would contact Seat UK direct and challenge them on their claim that LED headlights will last the life of the car.

They only say they're designed to last the lifetime of the car, it doesn't say they're guaranteed to though.

 

[gaffer1986]

Damn!

 

[chrisRibiza]

Take out an extended warranty....... wait a while then claim.

At £800 a headlight I wouldn't want to be paying the bill to replace them!

 

[gaffer1986]

I can get both headlights for about £850 but I take your point. Obdeleven hard reset doesn't seem to work, it just says "something went wrong" has anyone managed to use the reset function?

 

[EFF11]

Don't spend that kind of money before contacting Seat UK regardless of any warranty situation. That costs nothing.

 

[Biker]

I agree, it has to be worth speaking to Seat first. A good will gesture from them is entirely possible!

 

[R4CK5]

Even if it states "designed to last the life of the car" if hardly call 3 years a lifetime!!!! I'd be getting on the phone first thing to seat uk for sure.

 

[EFF11]

Just found this in the Owners Handbook.

Full-LED headlights are designed to last the life of the car, and light bulbs cannot be replaced. In case of headlight failure go to an authorised workshop and have it replaced.

Clearly, the headlight is not fit for purpose if it cannot last as long as a conventional bulb. Talk to your local dealer. If you have no luck there go to Seat UK. I would expect a free replacement or, at least, a significant contribution to the cost of a replacement.

Go for it!

 

[KoNG]

you can replace just headlight daylight module part number 5F0941475 left 5F0941476 right 30£ used on ebay. New one around £80