The origin of Audi cars dates back to the early twentieth century and the vehicle brand has since established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of luxury vehicles in the world. The company has dedicated itself to advancement through technology and this commitment shines through its range of world-class car models including the Q5and Q7. 

Upgrade Your Audi Q5 Headlights

Increasing the visibility and lighting of your Audi Q5 will ensure that you lower the likelihood of accidents when driving on the road at night or in poor weather conditions. Upgrading to LED headlights will prove handy when driving as it will make your Audi Q5vehicle noticeable from a greater distance. There is a wide range of LED headlights that you can choose to give your vehicle better visibility and also give your vehicle that wow feeling. Has the headlight bulbs of your Audi Q5 died out? Get them fixed real quick before they become a driving hazard and the reason for cops to pull you over.

In case you are not sure about your decision or how to go about it, the following buying guide will prove useful in helping you choose from the flood of LED headlights available on the market. Read on further for more information.

What many car owners do not know is that there are various types of Headlight Bulbs that can be used to replace stock ones depending on their needs and budget. There are Halogen Headlight Bulbs, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlight Bulbs, and Light Emitting Diode (LED) Headlight Bulbs to choose from depending upon the application. The type of headlamp bulbs installed has to do with factors like Type Of Vehicle Usage Of Vehicle, And Weather Conditions.

Simple Installation Process

The costs of innovative headlights have gone down drastically and this means that you can have an affordable upgrade irrespective of your budget. Furthermore, fitting new headlight bulbs is quite a simple process and can be done without expert technical knowledge as these bulbs come with a clear instruction manual and necessary installation hardware. In addition, the upgrade takes just a few hours and does not require lots of tools. However, if fixing bulbs is not your thing, then you can seek professional help.  For your upgrade, you will need the following tools and equipment: 

• Rivet puller
• Socket wrench with various sockets
• T30 Torx socket
• Screwdrivers

AUDI Q5LED Upgrades

Upgrading to LED bulbs is ideal for your Audi Q5vehicle. These bulbs last a lifetime and they utilize very minimal energy when compared to the customary incandescent bulbs. In addition, the polycarbonate lens covering on the LED bulbs ensure that they are safe from the elements and that they remain durable. Aluminum is used for die-cast housing making it lightweight and free from corrosion.

If you are considering upgrading your halogen bulbs to led ones, there are some important factors that you ought to consider. These factors will help in determining the brightness of the light for your Audi Q5 vehicle.

The headlights on Audi Q5 vehicles come with projector lenses which increase the intensity of light directed at the road. The type of bulb used helps in controlling how much light is directed at the road ahead of you. The wattage emitted by these bulbs is very crucial especially when it comes to highlighting objects on the road and seeing them clearly even during dark hours. We also take into account beam angle directing more lights towards an object than other angles would do. Most vehicles have headlights with hal bulbs emitting 35 watts or HIDs emitting 55 watts.

Why should you check your vehicle manual before installing new headlamps on your Audi Q5?

Checking your vehicle manuals will ensure that you know the correct bulbs to purchase for your vehicle. Bulbs that have a higher wattage can damage the wiring harness of the bulb and the headlamp reflector. If you are unsure, always contact the bulb manufacturer to guarantee vehicle compatibility. HID bulbs are exceptionally bright and they can cause visibility problems for oncoming traffic. Therefore, when installing these lights, you need to adjust them downward to enhance safety for other drivers and road users. This can be achieved by adjusting a screw on the back of your headlamp.

In most cases, HID bulbs are not plug-and-play replacement items per se because they require an optional ballast to function properly – they come with this component built into one unit. In terms of wattage, they usually use 55W power for outputs that range from 3,000 up to 18,000 lumens in intensity. Keep in mind that some vehicles have sealed beam lights instead of apply projectors which make HID conversion kits useless. So it’s important to read the manual or check online before you start installation procedures.

Some people believe that since xenon lighting is brighter than conventional halogen bulbs, it can cause accidents involving other motorists. No evidence has been presented to support this claim. However, you should still be cautious when using these products because studies have shown that other drivers are blinded by the intensity of HID beams during nighttime driving conditions.

It is important to consider all options before making a purchase decision for your car or truck’s high beam bulbs because there are many available choices on the market today including HID xenon lights, halogen lights and LED light bars. Allowing your vehicle warranty to expire before upgrading your lighting system can void it altogether so if you plan on adding new headlights, do it prior to this date. As for color temperature, HIDs usually emit 3500K while halogens appear at 4100K. Keep in mind that LEDs can be bought in a variety of colors including white, yellow, blue and green. They are very inexpensive and produce a great amount of light.

Are you unsure about the bulbs that fit your Audi Q5car? Check out the light bulbs chart below to find the bulb fitting that you need. 

2019 Audi Q5 Chart

• Headlight Bulb High Beam: LED 
• Headlight Bulb Low Beam: LED
• High Beam and Low Beam (with HID headlights): D5S
• Fog Light Bulb Rear: 921
• License Plate Light Bulb: LED
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: LED
• Daytime Running Light Bulb: LED
• Brake Light Bulb: LED
• Tail Light Bulb: LED
• Back Up Reverse Light Bulb: 921
• Parking Light Bulb: LED
• Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear: LED
• Turn Signal Light Bulb Front (with LED headlights): LED
• Dome Light Bulb: LED
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 2825
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 98
• Trunk or Cargo Area Light: LED
• Interior Door Light Bulb: LED
• Map Light Bulb: LED
• Side Marker Light Bulb Front: LED
• Side Marker Light Bulb Rear: LED
• Cornering Light Bulb: LED
• Stepwell Light Bulb: LED
• Turn Signal Light Bulb Front: 64132
• Vanity Mirror Light Bulb: LED

Your Audi Q5 headlights are extremely important when it comes to the safety of you, your passengers, and other road users around you. If you have any blown headlamp bulbs or other vehicle bulbs, you should replace them immediately. If your headlamp bulbs are not burned, it is still a good opportunity to replace them by upgrading to something brighter like LED lamps or xenons. 

Generations

• First generation (2008-2017)

Bulb Replacement

This is changing a headlight bulb on a 2012 Audi q5 it’s easy so fill this clip right here these clips you take this little plastic shroud out first I’m just using a flathead push it down till it clicks just push gently you heard it click then be careful and ride out a little bit each side until you can get fingers on there and there goes that piece but the way you put them back in they go in right here and then you put it back in and push the clip down which locks it there’s a clip right here show down here clip here once you get those out just slide it back these bolts….

• Second generation (2018-present)

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