Deskbound Dan
Registered User
The heater panel in my 2013 A3 8V Sportback has developed an issue whereby the backlight has dimmed on one side so I'm hoping you may be able to help me with this please.
All buttons still operate as they should so this is purely a visual annoyance rather than anything else. Audi quoted over £600 for a replacement panel hence why I'm looking to tackle this on my driveway rather than in their workshop.
Ideally I'm hoping someone can guide me through the removal process of this panel as I'm unsure whether it is just held in with clips that a trim removal tool can release or whether a more extensive removal of the dash is needed please? Also, I'm guessing once I have the panel out there'll be no bulbs to replace so a second hand unit will be needed, in which case would you know if they're plug and play or if coding would be required please?
I've included an image to show the issue I'm referring to; the left side is slightly less bright than the right.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, many thanks in advance.
Daniel.