2012 AUDI R8

4.2L V8AWDDCTgas
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B2100low severityBody

Automatic Headlight Sensor Circuit

on 2012 Audi R8 4.2L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the automatic headlight ambient light sensor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Auto headlights not turning on in tunnels/darkness
  • Headlights on in bright daylight
  • Auto headlight feature disabled
  • Dash light sensor not adjusting brightness

Common causes

  • Faulty ambient light sensor
  • Sensor covered by dashboard object
  • Wiring damage
  • BCM auto-light module fault
  • Sensor window dirty

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check light sensor reading with scan tool
  2. Clean sensor lens on dashboard
  3. Inspect sensor wiring
  4. Test BCM auto headlight output
  5. Verify feature is enabled in settings

Repair notes

Replace ambient light sensor or clean sensor window. Check that nothing is covering the sensor on the dash top.

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