2009 Sportback LED light not working

[George Catton]

Hi,

I seem to have one part of the led tail lights not working on my 2009 A3 Sportback facelift.

I have looked around but haven't been able to find a proper answer. Any suggestions of why this is? Will I need to replace the whole light cluster?

Many thanks

 

[kcpism]

Had a check of my 2009 FL model and mines not LED - if the top part isn't illuminating it has likely snapped internally likely due to a boot slam. The bulb illuminates from the corner up and across at least on mine. Hope that helps.

 

[George Catton]

Thanks for your reply. It seems that is most likely what's happened. Appears I'll have to replace the unit. At least it doesn't throw an error on the dash display.

 

[SootySport]

Did you check that there is 12v at the pin in the cluster?

 

[George Catton]

Nope, will get someone to test the voltage when I can. Everything else is working fine

 

[Phil74]

Hi did you find the cause ? Mine is doing exactly the same even the same light and side . Please if you pick this up let me know

 

[Phil74]

Acutely my whole light doesn't work not just the top

 

[George Catton]

Hi, nope never figured out how to fix it. I did end up trying a different light cluster that was taken off another A3 that I had lying around and that worked fine. So you'll probably need to replace the whole light cluster unfortunately

 

[Phil74]

Replaced it with a new one still doesn't work.
Bangs head on wall

 

[ScottyP45]

@Phil74 Check your thread mate. I posted an answer that should help.

 

[Phil74]

I've got it back today they said they don't want to do any work on it.
Waste of time that was

I'll check my thread thanks