Headlight and LED lights... how long should they last before needing replacement?

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May 3, 2012 | 12:24 PM

34dean

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Headlight and LED lights... how long should they last before needing replacement?

Just curious if anyone knows the life expectancy of the Xenon headlights and LED micro lights in the A4. I purchased a 2009 and wondered when I can expect to need to replace.

Thanks!

May 4, 2012 | 09:54 AM

34dean

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Anyone? Anyone???

May 4, 2012 | 01:59 PM

Bradthoc

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I'd assume not for a very LONG time on the LEDs, if they last as long as they are supposed to. As for the headlight bulbs, my guess would be once every ten years?

May 4, 2012 | 05:42 PM

BMWBig6

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The LEDs definitely get dimmer and more yellowish with age. I'm not sure if that's from the LEDs themselves, or the headlight lens starting to haze over (from UV rays, etc.).

May 4, 2012 | 09:10 PM

sbl

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The Xenon discharge lamps should last a long time. I've had them on my Saab for nine years and they haven't burned out yet, and even more astonishing they're on all the time as Saab used these as the DRLs.