Fitting Bi-Xenons to 8P1 with Factory fit Xenons? Possible? How!?

[Joe90k]

Hi all,

As the title says, this is the one thing that my car is missing that I would like. I have factory fit Xenon headlights (Main beam only!) with auto level/headlight washer etc. but would like the Bi-Xenon units off a later 8P2 A3 (Main beam and full beam!)

Can it be done? Is it a straight swap and what do I need?

Cheers,
Joe

 

[NHN]

Can be done, but new headlights use a 14 pin connector now not 10, wiring will need changing to suit, you can get adapters, but needs coding & potentially a CE module upgrade, you need it done, give me a shout.

 

[Breezey]

Slight bump, i will be doing this to mine in the next few weeks / months, headlights on the way and so is the adapter from kufa. How do you know if you need a CE module upgrade as the options for bixennon arnt there or?

 

[NHN]

Module 09, long coding, Byte 21 drop down box displaying bixenon as an option to code, if you dont have byte 21 then cant be done properly.

 

[Breezey]

Module 09, long coding, Byte 21 drop down box displaying bixenon as an option to code, if you dont have byte 21 then cant be done properly.

Great stuff i will get VCDS and cross my fingers, out of curiosity whats a CE module going to set me back? Also the Bi-xennons have DRLs is this useable swell obviously need the new light switch?

 

[NHN]

Yes drl's can be wired in & coded if supported by headlight switc & ce module.

New modules are about £280 from audi.

 

[Breezey]

Yes drl's can be wired in & coded if supported by headlight switc & ce module.

New modules are about £280 from audi.

Ouch! Thanks for the headsup, with me having an 04 plate i wont hold my breath!

 

[Breezey]

NHN, with regards to the central Electronics module upgrade, I've tried to find it on ETKA but seems all i can find is what looks like a canbus Gateway? ive upgraded these before on golf assuming this is the same part or am i clutching at straws?