Cup Holder LED Lighting

lenny151 said:
where did you wire them to mate? I had mine to the 12v supply but came up with light on the dash so I disconnected it help would be much appreciated.

thanks
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I wired it to the 12V socket, the brown and grey wire I used and it comes on with the head lights and can be dimmed, I haven't had a light on the dash yet, fingers crossed Hope that helps mate
 
Ryan95 said:
I wired it to the 12V socket, the brown and grey wire I used and it comes on with the head lights and can be dimmed, I haven't had a light on the dash yet, fingers crossed Hope that helps mate
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Thanks mate, i soldered it into the wires but came up on the dash saying one of my lights were out for so odd reason might try it again an see what happens.
 
lenny151 said:
Thanks mate, i soldered it into the wires but came up on the dash saying one of my lights were out for so odd reason might try it again an see what happens.
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That's strange?? Did it come up as soon as you plugged it in, I've only done mine tonight so I'll see how it gets on, all I done was shoved the cable into the connector block and abit of tape to stop it coming out or moving and seems to be working fine, I tried it white and red if that makes a difference
 
Ryan95 said:
That's strange?? Did it come up as soon as you plugged it in, I've only done mine tonight so I'll see how it gets on, all I done was shoved the cable into the connector block and abit of tape to stop it coming out or moving and seems to be working fine, I tried it white and red if that makes a difference
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it came up straight away probably because I tapped into the wire might try the way you've done hopefully it works, i shouldn't come up on yours if it hasn't already.
 
SPENT 45 minutes to remove 10 of those fused tab and replace the cup holder led ring.
Only takes 5 minutes to fuse them back together though...

Will do the wiring this weekend, and hope everything alright. (Need to find out the correct wiring first)
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Everyone is referring to this diagram (Sorry it's not in English for my version)
The problem on my version is super 'blur' on the wording.

Left 3 wires are the +12 for the cup holder light. (for different car config)

There are three different pins for
1. Xenon equipped cars
2. Halogen equipped cars
3. Adaptive lighting cars

Anyone can help with a more clear version to show which pin is which?
 

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ming6068 said:
Only takes 5 minutes to fuse them back together though...
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What did you use to glue back?
My stuff came from dealer yesterday but only one wire with two terminals. They said to cut in half so as to use both terminal ends.
Not sure about that and not rushing it as I am waiting to find out where to connect like you:courage:
Just a thought but if I am getting footwell led lights fitted (eventually) then wouldnt connecting in to their circuit act the same - eg via mmi?
 
I just find a soldering iron to melt the tab back together.

For the wiring the ideal is to connect to its delicated pin so it can be controlled by mmi
Second choice will be parallel to foot light so it can also controlled by mmi
Last choice is to the cigarette lighter ring.

I will do the footwear light this weekend also.
 
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Pictures of your progress and findings will be extremely wellcome thank you and good luck with the fitting:surprise:
 
I wired mine last night to the footwell lights
 
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Stupid question... I did try to find my module beside steering column but found nothing
Or is that on the LEFT HAND SIDE same as LHD model? or Audi did mirror it to the 'DRIVER' side (RHD for us as well?)
 
The module for the footwell lights is to the left of the passenger side footwell you have to take the glove box out to get better access to it
 
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lenny151 said:
I couldn't get them to work through the mmi .
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Thats a shame as I thought footwell lighting was controlled via mmi. So do they (footwell and cup holder) just come on with all the interior lighting?
 
SRT said:
Thats a shame as I thought footwell lighting was controlled via mmi. So do they (footwell and cup holder) just come on with all the interior lighting?
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They are only controlled by the brightness of the scroll wheel (the same button you do when you want to change brightness of the dash lights)
 
Ryan95 said:
bit better photo
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I quite like them in red - looked pink in your first photo but matches well in this pic with the other switches and lighter/power socket. Wonder if the LED in the B&O grilles also goes red if inverted ?

I'd actually like to get red footwell lights but not got round to it yet.
 
Hello everybody, I dont write much but I have been following this threat for a while now, I have decided to do the retrofit too, I am just waiting a reply from this page http://www.audiusaparts.com/audi/a3...l4-diesel-engine/electrical-cat/switches-scat to check if the ring comes with the wires, however before I click om purchase lol I wanna be clear on whats next.

I will review everything that must be done in order to have it done
1) unclick/remove the small part from the gear
2) unclick the pins around the center console
3) disconnect the wires connected to the center console
4) remove the 12 plastic fused tabs in order to get to the plastic rings (i am not clear on how to do this without damaging the console)
5) place the plastic ring and fused the tabs again or glue it?
6) wire the led ring to the lighter, brown is ground and gray is to be connected with the lighter so it turns on with it. (?)
6.1) the wires must be checked for polarization, if connected in the "wrong" position it turns red
7) connect back the wires from 3) and place the console in position

Am I missing something? as you can see I still have some doubts if anybody can answer them I would be glad.

On the other hand is there any list of materials I may need?
 
Yes. you are actually Damaging the tab by cutting it, and glue it back together
 
I just bought the led ring might have it by monday, unfortunately it doesn't come with the wiring.

What would you recommend me in this case? Where can I find the required wiring ?
 
Got to admit to being a little puzzled by the points about footwell lighting "not controlled via mmi" as it seems regularly recognised as a feature that is (see Hazzy dayz and other googles):blink:
Anyway - ming6068 - How did it go? Hope you had some success ,fingers crossed for you:smile new:
 
I just bought all the missing parts (i.e plastic housing & required wired) I will try to make a video once i have everything
 
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Now i am just waiting for the wiring
 

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I bought the light from the link below and it came with wiring and instructions in German. I read this thread shortly and going to install during weekend.
http://www.k-electronic-shop.de/AUD...r-beleuchtet---Lichtpaket-Nachruestpaket.html

This is result when translating wiring instructions to English by babelfish. I don't know if these help anybody. At least myself have to still read them through couple of times to understand.

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For commissioning as described in point 6.1 can the signal line either on the control unit Connect (thus control possible, lights at the door open, etc.) OR one of the signal lines connect to an arbitrary line of interior lighting which leads to any lit switch.

6.1 integrating you the cables on the network control unit.
YELLOW line: connector C PIN 3 T73C-> only for models with halogen headlights
Grey line: Plug B T46 B PIN 2-> only for models with Xenon headlights
Led Green: Connector C T73C PIN 62-> only for models with extra lights

INFO: The 3 plugs of the on-board network controller carry the designation "A", "B" and "C".

Depending on the vehicle equipment, connect the cable to the respective connector.

Connection 0V ground at version 6.1
Lay the single wire to the earthing point located at the bottom of the foot area. This is slightly below the lever for the hood opening. To do this, remove the footwell trim by remove the lever and pull off the.
Now screw the ground connection to the existing lines.

6.2 connect the signal cable to the pipe which leads to every button
This is responsible for the interior lighting (the pin assignment varies depending on the button, etc.). Light switch - on this line voltage Also, connect the Brown Earth wire with a Brown ground wire located on a button.
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Additonally there are coding instructions, I didn't translate actual coding steps.
7 encoding / activation
The system must be more "free turned on". We recommend to use the latest version of VCDS.

Steuergerät 09 Zentralelektrik verbinden
Steuergerät 09 Codierung Funktion 07 auswählen
Byte 17 Bit 2 von 0 auf 1 setzen

Steuergerät 5F Informationselektronik verbinden
Steuergerät 5F Anpassung Funktion 10 auswählen
Kanal (6) Fahrzeug Menü Bedienung-menu_display_ambient_illumination -> Auf "aktiviert" setzen

Steuergerät 5F Anpassung Funktion 10 auswählen
Kanal (8) Fahrzeug Menü Bedienung-menu_display_ambient_illumination_over_threshold_high -> Auf "aktiviert" setzen

Steuergerät 5F Anpassung Funktion 10 auswählen
Kanal (15) Fahrzeug Funktionsliste BAP-interieur_light_0x08 -> Auf "aktiviert" anpassen

Attached images can also be found from the instructions.
 

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tepi said:
I bought the light from the link below and it came with wiring and instructions in German. I read this thread shortly and going to install during weekend.
http://www.k-electronic-shop.de/AUD...r-beleuchtet---Lichtpaket-Nachruestpaket.html

This is result when translating wiring instructions to English by babelfish. I don't know if these help anybody. At least myself have to still read them through couple of times to understand.

--------8<--------------------------------------
For commissioning as described in point 6.1 can the signal line either on the control unit Connect (thus control possible, lights at the door open, etc.) OR one of the signal lines connect to an arbitrary line of interior lighting which leads to any lit switch.

6.1 integrating you the cables on the network control unit.
YELLOW line: connector C PIN 3 T73C-> only for models with halogen headlights
Grey line: Plug B T46 B PIN 2-> only for models with Xenon headlights
Led Green: Connector C T73C PIN 62-> only for models with extra lights

INFO: The 3 plugs of the on-board network controller carry the designation "A", "B" and "C".

Depending on the vehicle equipment, connect the cable to the respective connector.

Connection 0V ground at version 6.1
Lay the single wire to the earthing point located at the bottom of the foot area. This is slightly below the lever for the hood opening. To do this, remove the footwell trim by remove the lever and pull off the.
Now screw the ground connection to the existing lines.

6.2 connect the signal cable to the pipe which leads to every button
This is responsible for the interior lighting (the pin assignment varies depending on the button, etc.). Light switch - on this line voltage Also, connect the Brown Earth wire with a Brown ground wire located on a button.
--------8<--------------------------------------

Additonally there are coding instructions, I didn't translate actual coding steps.
7 encoding / activation
The system must be more "free turned on". We recommend to use the latest version of VCDS.

Steuergerät 09 Zentralelektrik verbinden
Steuergerät 09 Codierung Funktion 07 auswählen
Byte 17 Bit 2 von 0 auf 1 setzen

Steuergerät 5F Informationselektronik verbinden
Steuergerät 5F Anpassung Funktion 10 auswählen
Kanal (6) Fahrzeug Menü Bedienung-menu_display_ambient_illumination -> Auf "aktiviert" setzen

Steuergerät 5F Anpassung Funktion 10 auswählen
Kanal (8) Fahrzeug Menü Bedienung-menu_display_ambient_illumination_over_threshold_high -> Auf "aktiviert" setzen

Steuergerät 5F Anpassung Funktion 10 auswählen
Kanal (15) Fahrzeug Funktionsliste BAP-interieur_light_0x08 -> Auf "aktiviert" anpassen

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Can you upload the original text?
 
Maybe that would help to control light intensity through MMI
 
mike260193 said:
Can you upload the original text?
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Sorry, end of instruction says "This installation guide is owned of by k-electronic vehicle technology and one belongs to the content acquired retrofit Kit, These instructions may be not be disclosed, sold, traded, or distributed. Violations are pursued civil as well as criminal law.".

Maybe I'm criminal already, didn't read that disclaimer before writing the 1st post..
 
Hmmn tbh I think "enigma" sums this up - sorry but I am lost sadly :blink:
But I do want to understand:friendly wink:
 
SRT said:
Hmmn tbh I think "enigma" sums this up - sorry but I am lost sadly :blink:
But I do want to understand:friendly wink:
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I checked their website and they claim that you can control the light through MMI
 
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I checked their website and they claim that you can control the light through MMI
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Yes I checked just now and re read the instructions. A little easier to do without Jack Daniels:friendly wink:
The references to if you have xenon halogen or extra lights confirm what ming6068 mentioned.
Also there is some coding required.
The picture of the wiring on that website helps a bit but is not that clear. Pity there is no diagram but thank you tepi for your input. :friendly wink:
 
It seems like the wiring is a one size fits all and you just choose the type for your vehicle specc but not sure what "only for models with extra lights" means.
Seems like a useful website and provides more options than kufatec.It would be interesting to know what the quality of the products/wiring is like.
Maybe tepi can update us later and piccs of your progress maybe:smile new:
 
Hi ming6068 and others needing it - look what I found:pirate:
Also found this link to wiring for lots of other stuff too:cheerful: A3 komfort 2013 - Audi club Danmark
If it wont work just google for it.
 

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Hey there guys I really need some help from the one that already retrofitted the led, I was able to remove the console after 30 minutes more or less that I figured out about the clips. On the other hand I wasn't able to remove the fudget plastics there are around 10 that needs to be removed, but I only managed to remove 3.

What tool did you guys used to remove it? Those 3 took me like an hour using a cutter.

I will leave it for next weekend project since today I couldnt
 
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Thanks for all the input. I am so busy on work until now. I probably will install those on Wed, and specially thanks for the instruction on the pinout.

In order to control via MMI you need to code the 09 and 5F module with adaptation.
Here are those 'channel' that need to be 'enable'

Sorry for the foreign language, I am trying to end a German/English version for it.
 
This is an old thread, but I just wanted to chime in and say thanks to everyone who posted info and photos. I just completed this retrofit on my A3, and for about $45 it's a very nice touch! It compliments the MMI dial and B&O speaker strip lights very nicely! With all of the information in this thread, the job tool about an hour for me. I could probably do it again in 30 minutes.

Some notes to contribute:
1. I got the cupholder light from BKS Tuning in Germany. It was $33 shipped, and it arrived in Boston within two weeks. It was the cheapest I could find.
2. It did not come with the cable, so I purchased that separately from the dealer for about $12, using the part number on in the photo on page 1. You can get these on ebay for about $3, but I was impatient today. I have a feeling you could use a computer female jumper wire, but I don't know for sure.
3. You can install the light after removing 10 (out of 12) of the tabs. Someone posted a photo of this earlier.
4. To remove the tabs, I used a Dremel tool and a small chisel.
5. I did not glue them back together, and so far it seems pretty tight. If it starts creaking/rattling, then I'll hot-glue it later.
6. I tapped into the 12V outlet ring light wires (brown and gray wires). There is a connector directly underneath the center console. So this isn't controllable by MMI, but I don't care very much. It comes on with the headlights.
7. You'll need a trim wedge tool to pop the clips on either side of the center console. I'd probably be a little wary of using anything metal (like a screwdriver) because you can mar the plastic.

Thanks again!
 
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This is something I'm thinking about doing. Few questions i would like to clarify if possible.

1- is the cupholder plastic part seperate from the centre console? If so I may look to purchase a spare from eBay so I retain the original with the unbroken tabs. Then fit the rings to one of them

2- where would it be wired to if it was fitted from factory? I'm not overly keen on piggybacking into existing wiring. Is the OEM connection within the car if the lighting pack isn't fitted as standard. There seems to be some posts related to a connector in the passenger door?

3- again there's reference to coding this. If this is coded into the car is it retained when and if the car has to go into Audi and be connected to their computer. Or would it be lost?

4- a recent update with some links to all the parts would be very helpful.

5- the other interior lights. Footwells/ puddle lights etc. Does the connectors used from factory exist in non fitted IL pack cars. Or again does piggybacking into other 12v wiring points have to happen. If I do any, I'd really like to do it like it would have come from factory using the OEM connector/pins.
Appreciate the replys
 
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Hi @ming6068, out of curiosity, have you got the cupholder light controllable thru MMI? Even tho I have connected it to T46b pin2 and have enable all the adaptations.

The light just don't come on. May I ask you opinion on it?? Thanks.

ming6068 said:
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Thanks for all the input. I am so busy on work until now. I probably will install those on Wed, and specially thanks for the instruction on the pinout.

In order to control via MMI you need to code the 09 and 5F module with adaptation.
Here are those 'channel' that need to be 'enable'

Sorry for the foreign language, I am trying to end a German/English version for it.
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