04 changed to 09 A3 rear lights ? can this be done?

SneakaFreaka83 · Jul 26, 2010

yo guys...

Just seeing if anyone knows if it is possible to upgrade to the 09 rear clusters on a 04 ? if so does anyone know if it is a straight swap or alot of modification to bodywork and wires are needed?.. Thanks :eyebrows:

Ads · Jul 26, 2010

If it's on a 3 door then it's a straight swap, no other work needed.

SneakaFreaka83 · Jul 26, 2010

really?... thats perfect yep its a 3 door so it should literally be like for like?.. thanks again.. you have put a smile on my face

now its time to find a set ha

smudge_don · Jul 26, 2010

Good luck, rare to find on ebay, and they ain't cheap from the stealers!!!

5 min job, boot open, undo screw inside boot, take light off (carefully), unplug, plug new light in, put it in place, put screw back in

DONE

Ads · Jul 26, 2010

Yep, a definite straight swap. Good luck finding a second hand set though.... I've been looking for months!
Probably gonna buy brand new from Audi if I don't find a set soon.

Lee_R · Jul 26, 2010

Yeah couldnt be easier, direct swap, I've done it on mine!

SneakaFreaka83 · Jul 26, 2010

thanks for that.... you know any places apart from ebay that they can be found at? cant wait to get my hands on them to change now..... :w00t:

smudge_don · Jul 26, 2010

SneakaFreaka83 said:
thanks for that.... you know any places apart from ebay that they can be found at? cant wait to get my hands on them to change now.....

Breakers yard? Scrappies? Again, you'll be seriously lucky

Ads · Jul 26, 2010

You can get them here http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_...ar-Lights---Original-Design---Audi-A3-8P.html

...but after delivery etc you're probably better off getting direct from Audi for £160-£170'ish for the pair... i think.

SneakaFreaka83 · Jul 26, 2010

great thanks guys....... if you get yours soon pls post pics up and il do same

sub39h · Jul 26, 2010

Did mine on saturday in my driveway. All you need is a flat head screwdriver, and the units themselves. Paid £165 from Audi main dealer, they come with all the bulbs so it's literally plug and play. Check the thread I started to see the end product.

Removal instructions are in your owners manual

SneakaFreaka83 · Jul 26, 2010

thanks bro where is the thread you got photos on it?.... couldnt seem to find your thread?...

sub39h · Jul 26, 2010

here's the photo. mine's an S-Line tho

lincoln_dj · Jul 26, 2010

£160 seems reasonable to me! any night pics sub39h?

sub39h · Jul 26, 2010

nope but i'll take one tonight, just for you

FranA3 · Jul 26, 2010

is it £163 for the pair of lights if it is then that is a bargain does anybody know how much they are trade price im thinking of doing this myself coz i hate aftermarket clusters some of them look sooo tacky

matt_white88 · Jul 26, 2010

What do you have to do to get them working on a sportback?

sub39h · Jul 26, 2010

fnmrst said:
is it £163 for the pair of lights if it is then that is a bargain does anybody know how much they are trade price im thinking of doing this myself coz i hate aftermarket clusters some of them look sooo tacky

it was £83.02 per light, total £166.04. that was the price Stoke Audi gave me, and Leeds Audi matched it no questions asked. no idea about the trade price.

SneakaFreaka83 · Jul 26, 2010

thanks guys.. do anyone know the parts number so I def get the right ones for my car?... oh and I have to say the rear looks damn nice bro... love that pic... gotta be done gunna order mine ASAP oh... pls put up a night pic would love to see ...

FranA3 · Jul 26, 2010

christ that is cheap i think im gunna have to get me a set of them now they look so much better than the old ones i love the slim indicator and the side light to look awesome at night i was behind one last night and thought i have to get some of them :drool:

sub39h · Jul 26, 2010

part codes:
http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=87

Marc got 'em cheaper than me too the b'tard. there's also night photos in there

he's also very kindly informed us that SB cars need a new loom and some VCDS coding. it has been done before. have a look at N8's car.

FranA3 · Jul 26, 2010

thank god its a strait swap on 3dr cars will have to do this soon

bo2007 · Jul 26, 2010

same! 160big ones tho....

FranA3 · Jul 26, 2010

in my eyes its worth £160 all day long

RS_Cosworth · Jul 26, 2010

Did this exact same mod to my '03 plate last month, much better imo :icon_thumright: http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?98006-New-rear-lights-2.0-TDi&highlight=New+rear+lights

a3_dan · Jul 26, 2010

Ok mine are second hand, but my set of 09 rear lights set me back a grand total of....£45.50!!! :eyebrows:

FranA3 · Jul 26, 2010

christ now thats cheap !!where did u find them ,i suppose it doesnt matter if they are second hand if they are tidy does it

a3_dan · Jul 27, 2010

fnmrst said:
christ now thats cheap !!where did u find them ,i suppose it doesnt matter if they are second hand if they are tidy does it

Ebay! I bought one from a guy at £20, and the other at £25.50, all incl. p+p. Cheap as chips.

Pii · Jul 27, 2010

Dan got the deal of century!

**Can someone tell me where the smiley icon has gone???

Ads · Jul 27, 2010

sub39h · Jul 27, 2010

agreed. Cheapest I've seen a single light for was £49.99 before postage

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