Front LED ambient lighting mod - Easy job

ak47_uk · Jun 20, 2011

Thanks to mcdonald on a heads up on this mod. Looks really nice with the red SEAT dash.

What you need:
Part needed #8E0919063A
A drill with a 5mm bit
A + screwdriver

Here's a step by step install guide with pics....http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/audi-a4-s4-cabrio/58054-how-retrofit-ambient-interior-lighting.html

ak47_uk · Jun 20, 2011

P.S Use a 7mm drill bit for more lighting effect

mcdonald · Jun 20, 2011

Funny thing is that there are PR pictures of the Exeo with these ambient light fitted, and you can find the parts back in the ETKA catalogue.

Same is possible with the reading lights above the backseat, but than the whole unit has to be replaced with this one:

A pre-drilled unit with ambient leds cost appr. GBP 60,--

The same unit without the ambient leds and the 2 necessary holes cost appr. GBP 36,--
Buy the ambient leds, drill 2 holes and mount the leds and you safe yourself a lot of money.

See here: http://www.a3forum.fr/viewtopic.php?t=157

I haven't applied this mod to my Exeo yet, but it's on the wish list.

ak47_uk · Jun 20, 2011

does the rear ones need soldering on the connectors or is there connectors ready for the LED's?

Nath. · Jun 20, 2011

They look soldered to me, looks like they have soldered onto the circuit for the leds that are there for the button red illumination. I think I'm going to order the LED's
8E0919063A on the phone and mod my rear interior light when I get back home on Saturday.

mcdonald · Jun 20, 2011

Had a look in the ETKA catalogue for the rear spline lights with ambient leds.
The part numbers posted on the French A3Forum.fr site are correct and the unit is cheaper than I thought: appr. GBP 45,--.

8E0 947 111 A 9NQ (silver)
8E0 947 111 A 8C1 (torrone beige)
8E0 947 111 A 6PS (black)
8E0 947 111 A EC3 (platina white)

Will check the colour I need tomorrow and than order one. I assume these have the holes for the LEDs already.

ak47_uk · Jun 21, 2011

Guys if you do the front or rear LED mod can you post a step by step with pics please.

Cheers

Nath. · Jun 21, 2011

Just ordered the LED's. £13.68 inc VAT.

mcdonald · Jun 21, 2011

Have ordered the lamp for above the backseat (8E0 947 111 A 9NQ).
Will open a new topic with pics when it has arrived and is installed.

MisterW · Jun 21, 2011

Funny thing is that there are PR pictures of the Exeo with these ambient light fitted, and you can find the parts back in the ETKA catalogue.

My SE Tech seems to already have them in the Front but not in the Rear. Also has lights in the door handles, not sure where else as only had it for a few weeks and not been out in the dark yet...

Nath. · Jun 24, 2011

Just done my rear light this afternoon. Drilled 2 holes, countersunk them to make it look a bit more OEM, glued the LED's in and soldered the 2 connections.

Cost me £13.

dalepearson · Jun 25, 2011

looking good. Whats the finish like in real life?
BTW you done the grill yet?

mcdonald · Jun 25, 2011

Looks very good!
What size of drill did you use? 3mm?
What's the partnumber of the light module?

Nath. · Jun 25, 2011

dalepearson said:
looking good. Whats the finish like in real life?
BTW you done the grill yet?

The finish is spot on, if you enlarge my first pic I think you will see.

I have decided to leave the grille as it is, now that I have an LCR splitter I think the front looks fine.

Nath. · Jun 25, 2011

mcdonald said:
Looks very good!
What size of drill did you use? 3mm?
What's the partnumber of the light module?

I used a 6mm drill and then a slight sniff of a countersinker. Part number for the LED's is 8E0919063A and the price is £13. from my local Audi dealer (they are closer than Seat and can order for next day too.

dalepearson · Jun 26, 2011

Nath. said:
The finish is spot on, if you enlarge my first pic I think you will see.

I have decided to leave the grille as it is, now that I have an LCR splitter I think the front looks fine.

I have started cutting mine up

Hope all ends well

mcdonald · Jun 30, 2011

Have the light unit with ambient LED's above the back seat fitted today.
Drilled 2 holes of 3mm instead because I used the LED's of the ambient LED unit only and not the black plastic housing.
Distance between the 2 holes is 20mm and they're 15mm away from the edge.
Replaced the bulbs for the reading lights with LED's also.

Pictures:

Result:

minimoff · Jul 2, 2011

both look spot on lads :lol:

, i think i'll be attempting this mod when i get back from my holidays in a few weeks

keep up the good work

bibombs · Sep 9, 2011

hello

i would like to put it in my leon mk1, ! i search 8E0 947 111 A but i find 8E0 947 111 AA

is it the same?

is there tje place to put DEL?

thanks

Nath. · Sep 9, 2011

Looks like the same part to me. Remove the black cover and there is plenty of room.

I'm not sure if there is a mounting point in the MK1 Leon for this light though?

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