Help please: Number plate backing on the grill.

[Laurie]

Hey. I recently bought a genuine black edition grill from ebay for my (non parking sensors) 11 plate S3. Unfortunately it has two parking sensor holes on the number plate backing which couldn't be seen or mentioned in the description. The car is new to me so I didn't even know about this.

Any advice on fixing this?

Thanks

 

[SootySport]

They usually have 4 sensors in the bumper, whether it's front or back bumper. Not sure what you mean by number plate backing.

 

[RAF_S7]

http://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a3+s3+sportb+lim+qu/a3/2011-646/8/807-807000/

Have a look at Item 32.

The number plate strip across the grill is interchangeable. You can swap it with a holder that doesn't have the parking sensor holes. (The part numbers are listed in the table) Be warned its quite expensive from the dealer, so you may want to keep an eye out on eBay.

 

[Laurie]

They usually have 4 sensors in the bumper, whether it's front or back bumper. Not sure what you mean by number plate backing.

I only bought the grill. It's just either side of where the number plate goes.

 

[RAF_S7]

I only bought the grill. It's just either side of where the number plate goes.

Is that an aftermarket or OEM grill?

It doesn't look like it has the removable number plate strip, so you may be out of luck.

Your other option may be to put two parking sensors in, even if you don't use them.

 

[Laurie]

Is that an aftermarket or OEM grill?

It doesn't look like it has the removable number plate strip, so you may be out of luck.

Your other option may be to put two parking sensors in, even if you don't use them.

I was told OEM but it definitely doesn't look removable.

 

[Laurie]

I was told OEM but it definitely doesn't look removable.

 

[-Ju-]

Do what I did, retrofit the full optical park!

 

[RAF_S7]

Yes its OEM, from a late 2010 very early 2011 (Part discontinued Feb 2011)
If you search with the part number on the back of the grill you get the below.

Your only option is to sell on, or put in two parking sensors to fill the holes - they come up regularly on eBay.

http://etka.cc/audi/part_single/cat...rt/646/hg_ug/853/subcategory/853030/part_id/0

 

[Laurie]

Very annoying! I'll have to be more switched on next time or buy from here.
Thanks very much for all your help!

Laurie

 

[SootySport]

See what you mean now. Some trim repairers repair plastics for bumpers and grills, may cost more than buying another used one though. Other option is to retrofit front parking sensors.

 

[Bazzle]

Fit a pair of black plastic bungs in the holes. They will look ok.