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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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My friends 2000 a4 coupe has a problem. Whenever she applies the brakes, the headlights pop up. When she lets off of the brakes, they go down. If she turns on the headlights, they pop up as they are supposed to and every thing is normal. What can I look for to try and help her out??
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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My friends 2000 a4 coupe has a problem. Whenever she applies the brakes, the headlights pop up. When she lets off of the brakes, they go down. If she turns on the headlights, they pop up as they are supposed to and every thing is normal. What can I look for to try and help her out??

Funny, my girl's headlights pop up when I hit the gas.
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Start off with anything aftermarket. Did the car have fog lamps or any lighting upgrades installed?
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by c.w.moss
My friends 2000 a4 coupe has a problem. Whenever she applies the brakes, the headlights pop up. When she lets off of the brakes, they go down. If she turns on the headlights, they pop up as they are supposed to and every thing is normal. What can I look for to try and help her out??
<smart *** response> That's just the air brakes kicking in. Sorry, I don't have a real answer.
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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Dont let the C6 guys read this.

Actually I am so glad the C6 has the flush mount lights, this wouldnt happen on that car.

But no answer for you. sorry
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