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notorious 11th March 2013 04:30 PM

Connecting additional bulbs in red US lenses for EU-spec D2s
 
If you have EU-spec D2 upgraded with red US lenses you might want to connect those additional additional 'side lights' from US lenses to your turn signals or to your fog lights.

Yes, in US style taillights there is one additional bulb which you can see on the right hand side of this picture. EU-spec cars dont have electrical wiring for that bulb, but it is easy to connect.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...6&d=1360436746

There are electrical contacts reserved under the black plastic cover. All you need is the following electrical parts to connect those contacts directly to the bulb:

1. Angled contact housing 211 971 921 -- 8 items
2. Repair wire 000 979 207 -- 4 items

Installation is 'plug and play'. No soldering required.

Architex_mA8tey 11th March 2013 06:29 PM

Thanks Sergey thats very useful - I've stickied it in the D2 lighting upgrades section +++

RICKY D 20th May 2017 10:54 PM

I've just managed to pick up a pair of US rear lights and wanted to wire up the extra bulbs but one of units has the plastic bulb holder missing.

I've tried looking online but can't seem to find the part number and it's not stamped on the holder.

Anyone able to help me find me find a replacement?

HPsauce 20th May 2017 10:55 PM

Have you asked our sponsors?
I acquired a bulbholder from them for my 2nd fog light, I can't imagine Audi make unique bulbholders just for the USofA.

RICKY D 20th May 2017 11:00 PM

Sorry should have clarified before, it's the singular unit on the right of the unit - I haven't checked my existing lights yet, but I don't think we get them here....or do we?

Architex_mA8tey 20th May 2017 11:10 PM

I've just upgraded my inner rear D2 lenses for new ones and still have the old lenses so probably have one somewhere

Ameiseuk 21st May 2017 09:36 AM

Does this give you the red 'corner lights' which most us cars have?

RICKY D 21st May 2017 09:50 AM

It does yes. They look so much nicer than the "2 tone" EU spec lights.

HPsauce 21st May 2017 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICKY D (Post 128067)
I've just managed to pick up a pair of US rear lights and wanted to wire up the extra bulbs but one of units has the plastic bulb holder missing.

I've tried looking online but can't seem to find the part number and it's not stamped on the holder.

Anyone able to help me find me find a replacement?

Maybe a picture or two would help, it's not really clear what you're after. :Confused:

RICKY D 21st May 2017 10:21 AM

Will do shortly...I'd had a few beers last night so it was only clear in my head :pint:


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