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D3 - Lights Headlights, xenons, foglights. Everything outside the car that glows |
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condensation cracked lense
Just noticed 2 hair line cracks in each rear wing cluster on the A8.
There is small circle in the reverse section, like a little dent which looks part of the manufacturing process, both have hairline cracks coming from this. I dont want to shell out for new led bits as well, they are fine. Can i just buy the lenses and swap them over? Also same issue with foglights. Take lense off clean and dry and refit with sealant?? |
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Anyone??
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You have the facelift rear lights right? I had the same problem with mine - a cracked plastic lens and moisture getting in. Replacement units I found to be £120-£200. Drop Guy on here a message, I got one from him a little cheaper and he may have more.
I didn't think it was worth trying to replace just the lens and dry it out etc.
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Currently '8-less Previously: - Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests. - Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara - D3 A8 3.0 CVT - D3 3.7 V8 |
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Yeah mines facelift.
I think it would be alot cheaper to replace just the lense - cant seem to find any though! At least if i seal it and do it myself i know it wont happen again, dont want to buy another set and then they start! Lol |
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As far as I know the lens is not available as a spare part, just the full light cluster.
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Manny 2004 A4 1.8T Sport Cabriolet, 89K Miles Past 2004 D3 A8 3.7 Quattro, Xenon, Bose, Blinds, Solar Sunroof, TV, ACC, phone and almost every option. 168K miles rising slowly with retrofit AMI and DVB-T in place of Analogue 2003 Volvo S60 D5 SE Manual, 197K miles. 2001 D2 A8 3.7 QS, Bi-Xenon, Bose, Blinds, Electric Everything, retrofitted RNS-D, 191K Miles |
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Mannyo's correct. All a single sealed part except reversing bulb.
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Fml!
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Wonder if i could save my lenses. Reseal with some moisture absorbers?!
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Just buy a new one.
It is very common and has occurred to me. Over time the moisture will ruin the light assembly and screw with the circuits anyway. Buy a new one. Mike
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04 A8 - 4.2 Sport Indigo Leather Sports Seats - Sports wheel - Sports Air Suspension Auto Boot - Double Glazing - AMI - Solar roof TV - Bose - Voice Control - TPMS - AFS- TINT Power Blind, Fingerprint - Light package (in and out) Retrofits: OEM Auto headlights & rain sensing wipers OEM Bluetooth phone Bluetooth Audio Streaming Reverse Camera OEM Aluminium Package Auto boot close using remote/door button |
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A new one will be over 500 i wreckon. A second hand one will most probably have the same issue...
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