@@miggy_moto2383 That's great that the ambient lighting came out well! I saw your post about the color change switch, did you figure it out? If not, it's a tiny switch toward the end of the strips. Also, would you mind sharing with others where you purchased them from?
Finally a new video! This mod looks great, I really liked how this kit came with the extension connection. Looks really good on your S3 and I love your informative videos. Cheers friend.
Hi Need some help I have installed these on all doors & plugged them all in only have the Drivers door LED working ,the passenger and rear doors don’t light up ..I understand the drivers door only has a 12v supply how do I get 12v to the rest of the trims Thanks I have a RHD S3 Australian model
Hello! Good video. The lights only work on driverside. Thats were the brown plug was and it was easy to just plug and play. On the other 3 doors, I can’t seem to find the same brown plug? Where is the plug on the other 3 doors? Help me please
Hi Peter, after your video about the ambient light, I went and bought the trims and installed the lights but my question is only the driver side lights up the rest none at all. Is there anything I left out or do I need to code ? Just want your feedback in the problem I have encountered. My name is samson and my car is Audi A3 8V Sline. Thanks for your video uploads. It has helped me a lot upgrading my car cosmetically.
I see them on aliexpress but i don’t think they have the same cable conectors do tou know anything more about this?? I really want to do is myself bit nowhere is a video of how to do it and what kind of parts they use
I’ve seen your stuff on audizine and I think you seriously have the best videos out there for DIY projects! I’m an Audi A3 owner in WA and am a fan! Quick question: I was reading another comment on here and it looks like I’ll need to have a lock switch in all of my doors for a direction connection, otherwise I’ll have to splice the wires?
Your feedback is very much appreciated Jonathan; makes all the hard work worthwhile. To answer your question, yes, you will need to splice into a lighted power source. What I mean by that is...your door *should* have something which is lighted when you turn on your "dome" lights. Most likely, your power window switch is lighted. If, so, I would tap into that source, but make sure you test it with a voltage meter.
Hi, this was very helpful video. Do you have any idea if it’s the same installation on the new Audi A3 8y 2020 ? I’m planning to do the same thing on mine.
francksa54, unfortunately, I could not tell you. I have not performed this install on a 2020. I would assume the process isn't too far off my procedures though.
Did your kit also come with the dashboard trim, I've found a kit identical that also changes the dashboard trim but curious as to removal and wire routing for that piece, the doors look easy enough.
I’d really like to do this as well, but I don’t like the carbon fiber look because the rest of the trim in my A3 is this aluminum. How does it blend in in your car? Do you notice any difference?
The Amateur Retrofitter, you bring up a valid point because there is several aluminum trim pieces throughout the interior. The dash itself has 3 pieces and the rest are rather smaller. What I did, and what I would recommend is... purchase a kit that includes the dash pieces. By doing this, all the CF parts "flow" together much better. There still remains a few smaller aluminum trims pieces, but it's not as noticeable and does not bother me one bit. Another point to consider, the door panels are very dark so the CF pieces somewhat "blend" in and isn't as pronounced as you would think.
hello, thank you for this video, I just started the installation from paris France, I have the same concern quoted in the other comments, no led in the rear and passenger front door, I wanted to know where I can recover a wire 12v in the door, as the connection on the window button does not work, thank you for your help
nabilxp, when you connect to the 12v on the window button, what happens? Do you have your dimmer switch turned to full brightness? Some others who have run into this problem, had their dimmer switch turned down. This causes a lower input to the wire, thus, not powering up the lights. If you have your dimmer turned to full brightness, you could also tap into the 12V which lights up the door handles.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thank you for your help, I just found where the problem comes from, the product wiring is not suitable for connecting the other 3 doors, there are 12v in the switch wires, I redid the cable manually, everything works, even if it takes more time :) did you try to put the leds on the trims of the dashboard ?
@@nabilxp3038, that's fantastic that you figured the wiring out! On my set-up, I must have been lucky as they worked the first time around with no issues. Regarding the dashboard trims, no, I installed CF inlays as removing the OEM unit would require a substantial amount of work.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I tested the cables that come out after the Chinese adapter, it's those for the window control, even on the announcement it says don't put negative feedback, as there is not enough current behind, but that have nothing to do with that, I think like it comes from the same supplier, thank you for your help, and a good luck with the covid from france
The Automotive Fanatic so I purchased this item finally arrived after 2 months but now I realised this lights take 12v and the door only has 6v so after fitting it I try to turn it on it never worked. Is there anything you could suggest thank you
@@mohammadrassuli2451, I have read and seen other owners having the same issue as you. The first thing you need to check, is the dimmer switch turned all the way up? If so, you may have to hard wire these into your vehicle's wiring. On my video, "door panel ambient lighting" I detail out which wires you can use to gain power. Give it a try!
Nice explaining, i just saw that you have another video about the same thing but in the other video you drill the panel, do i also have to drill the door panel? I want to install leds too but it looks a little bit too complicated in the other video but in this one it looks simpler
Tilki, in this video, I used pre-made door trims which connected right into the OEM connector. Aside from removing the door panel, it was easy. Some users have indicated that their trim addition was more difficult due to the power requirements of the LED, however, they still managed to get it to work. (You do not have to drill into your panel) The other video you watched, I retrofitted LED bulbs to add ambient lighting. In this case, you would have to drill. The most critical thing, finding the correct power wire. In my video, I do cover which one to use. Good luck Tilki, this is a project worth the trouble!
Hello, just fited these into my A3 and the drivers door works fine but the others don't, the electric windows didn't seem to work when it was pluged in either. Put a LED on the end of the cables to test for power and its dim, and when you try and wind down the windows the LED goes slightly brighter, but the windows stay up. Your help would be appreciated, thanks.
Hey Sean, sorry you're having some issues. What trims did you end up picking up? Are they a direct plug-in? If not, what power wire did you tap into? Share with me more details and I'll do what I can to help.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I have attached a copy of the trim I purchased from ebay, it's a plug and play version. The drivers door works well and its connected to the lock/unlock and door handle light plug if that makes sense, the other 3 door lights are connected to the electric windows switch, which is the only connector that fits the type they supplied. On your rear doors what did you connect them too? Thanks mate. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Car-Door-LED-Carbon-Fiber-Decor-Atmosphere-Light-Panel-Trim-Lamp-For-A3-8V-UK/113866047890?hash=item1a82f20192:g:QbIAAOSwMnJdYzUz
@ Sean, I reviewed the kit you purchased and it looks to be correct. The connections should be a "Y" type. For the install on all my doors, I connected to the same plug as you, as it's the only one which will fit. With what you're experiencing, I wonder if you received a defective kit. This might also sound elementary, but did you turn your dimmer switch all the way up? In some kits, I have heard that if you have the dimmer switch turned down some, it reduces the voltage and your LED trims will not work correctly. IF...your trim pieces are all working but it's the Y connections which are faulty, then you may have to tap into a power source which is controlled by the dimmer switch. For my ambient lighting in the door pockets, I did this and it works flawlessly.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic yeah the dimmer was all the way up, I will try tapping into the door handle light as I know this works off the dimmer switch like you did and let you know in the next few days, thank you.
Thanks for the feedback and support. I have not seen many reputable trims for sale so unfortunately, I cannot make any recommendations. Keep an eye out on AliExpress or eBay though.
@@Koetitoo Have you managed to install them? I'm hesitant to purchase from there based on the reviews claiming they don't work as they require a 12v supply
I have a 2013 Audi A3 with only the door lock switch on the driver's door, what wires on the window switch do I splice into for the other doors? (I'm from the UK if that makes any difference)
If you do not have plugs for the other doors, you're going to need a voltage meter. Take a look at each door and see if anything lights up when you turn the headlight switch on. If something lights up, use a voltage meter to find out which one is providing a position current when the headlight is on. From there, you can attach the "red" line from your LED and the "black" line to a grounding wire.
Josh, it's the same idea...your E92 *should* have lighted buttons on the door panels so you can tap into that for dimmer control. As far as a trims for the E92, you might be able to use fiber optics strips from eBay.
Congratulations for the videos! It are amazing!! I live in Brazil and I couldn't find any where ou any video in portuguese that could explaned me how to install it! Thankyou very much and congratulations again! How ever, I am afraid to buy it and the Double of the others 3 passangers doors don't work beacause of the insufficient 6V. Is it hard to find a 12V power source in the passangers doors? Does it turn on the lights when I open the dor or when I turn on the lights of the car? Thankyou for your attention!
Hello Lucas and thank you for watching and the support. You're smart to be cautious with this install as a few of my subscribers have had issues with the trims they purchased. The best way to find power, is to turn on your lights to see if anything on your door illuminates. Typically, the door lock or window switches will light up with the head lights switch. You can use power from either one of those if you do not want a "direct" connection. Just make sure you test with a voltage meter for power. Hope this helps you Lucas!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I was wondering the same thing, euro spec cars don’t come with lock switches on the passenger and rear doors, I’m thinking on buying them on ebay ( the switches) but I’m not sure if they are plug and play or if there is any coding to be done. I have the trims with the leds in my AliExpress’ shopping cart but that’s holding me back. Also, I would like to know if the lights are on all the time or if they dim after a while. Thank you for your video tutorial!
@@luisfmoreno US spec S3's are similar. They come with lock switches on the passenger side, but not for either rear doors. The main concept here, is finding a "power" line which dims with the dimmer switch. Do Euro spec S3s come with power windows? If so, I believe those are also lighted as well, correct? You can tap into power from those switches. and they will only come on, when the interior lights are on.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thanks for answering. Mine only have on the driver’s door. Yes, they have electric windows, I’ll check tomorrow if that switch lights up. Thanks again !
Hiya great video really explained how to do it to a T!! Could you possibly put a link of them so i can order some please I've looked on Ebay and few other places searching "Audi S3/A3 Aluminum Trim Replacement with LEDs" but cant really find what im looking for. Thanks in advance :DDD
Thanks for watching and the support Owen. These trim pieces where bought from a buddy of mine in Japan. The only site I've seen them for sale, is on AliExpress. Go to AliExpress and search under: "audi s3 interior led trim" and you'll see many for sale.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thanks for the quick reply. just had a look on there mines an a3 8p (09) so im not sure if it will fit mine afterall. Thanks for the help none the less !!
Yes, they have the same interior. Read some of the comments below though. Some other 8V members have indicated that units they purchased, were not a plug n play like the ones I had. They had to hard wire them in.
Hi Peter, I want to install the LED door sills on my 2015 A3 on all 4 doors, but I don't know where to tap in for these, since I don't have the footwell lights nor the wiring installed. I've only retrofitted the puddle lights. Do you have any suggestions? Should I tap in on the same wires I used for the puddle lights? Thanks in advance for your comments.
@Sjuric, this has been a common question and the good news is, you can still get the LED lights to work. What I recommend is, use the power wire that lights up your power window switch. If yours is anything like mine, that switch should power on when you turn your head lights on. When simply find a ground point. If you install it this way, your door LEDs will come on and also be controlled by the dimmer switch.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Peter, Thanks for your email and suggestion. I'm installing the LED Moving Welcome Door Sill Scuff Plates for the front and rear doors and I only want it to come on when I open the car door. If I do it like you suggested, will this still be the case? Sorry if I didn't understand you correctly.
@@sjuricstatie8710, here is what I recommend...it's tedious, but will work. First off, locate the wire you used to power your puddle lights. Remember that color combination. From there, you will have to remove the panel where the door sills are. Underneath there, you will see a TON of color coded wires. If the wires are not there, they may be located toward the footwell panel (you'll need to remove that too). Once you have identified the wire, double check it with a voltage meter. If it's the correct one, tap it to it and you'll be good to go. Unfortunately, you'll need to do this for all four doors.
I can't seem to find the right set, the ones on eBay don't have the front trim pieces and are also not real carbon fiber but ABS Plastic. any way to purchase another set from your friend in Japan???
Hi since the RHD models don't have the lock and unlock switch there is no way to plug the kit to anything. Would you know any other way I could get power to the ambient trim.
@@nw8938 if the window switch illuminates, you should be able to grab power from that. Make sure that the dimmer is turned all the way up. Also make sure you have a solid grounding connection. I would also make sure the lights work too. Briefly connect it to your battery just to test. Red to red, black to black.
Hi! This video made my installation a breeze. I do have something, my toggle is not working, either side I flip it, it keeps going and going. Do you know why?
I have just installed the same trim pieces but only the drivers door is working. Everything is connected how it suppose be and double checked. They should be working because i have tested them outside the car. Does anyone have any idea why they not working when connected to the car? I need help 😅
Hi, I’m from London. I’ve just fitted the lights and only the drivers side is working. I have contacted the other ones to the window switch. I even turned up the dimmer switch. But it’s still not working. Can u help
@@burhanuddin7750, not a silly question at all. When I say "hard-wire" I mean physically connecting the wires from the trims to the car's wiring. If you need reference, what this video that I made for the ambient lighting: th-cam.com/video/7jeXjUtiEiQ/w-d-xo.html
@ Awais, if you hook it up the way I did, you can control the brightness with the OEM dimmer switch. The other option, is to run a resistor so that power incoming to the LEDs, will be reduced.
I installed all the plugs correctly. The driver side door works but the three other doors doesn’t even work. Was hoping it would work first time round.
Thanks for watching my videos and the support! If your A3 is a 2011, the setup I have will unfortunately, not fit your chassis. You have the 8P body style and would need to purchase trims made for your 8P body style.
Cris, when I removed the door units, they were held in by screws. I believe the front ones may need to be removed with the dash completely removed as well. You could though, try to "pry" them out with a prying tool.
@ kleanllen, this trims were purchased from a buddy of mine in Japan. They are not genuine Audi parts, but the quality was top notch! Unfortunately, the supplier no longer carries these items.
Eddie, I purchased these from a friend in China, who then mailed them to me. If you look on eBay, there are several sellers who sell them. As far as their availability for the Cab, I am not sure.
Hi, nice video mate, i have a question tho, ive got the Audi A3 E-tron im not sure if my car any different power or not, but has anyone tried this on their E-tron? I want to buy, but first i want to be sure that its gonna work. Thx
@ Itsyaboi Me, I cannot confirm if this would work on the E-Tron or not. My guess is, it would work as the electrical setup is similar. If you want to take apart the door panel and compare it against mine, you can just to confirm.
The Automotive Fanatic well i ordered the product and i just tried to install it and it didn’t work tho i tried the back door first! First the connector didn’t match and second i had to connect via the door handle switch, but it didn’t turn on! I read that some people tried direct wring and i wanna which cable is the one the wire to. Im a noob i don’t wanna mess up my car. If anybody has a fix for that please let me know!!
@@Vnojan, I have seen many others try with the same issues. Here is what I would recommend and it's not a terribly difficult solution. The wires coming from the new LED inserts should be RED (which is positive) and BLACK (which is negative/ground/earth whatever it's call where you live). You can connect those directly to the correct OEM wiring. Get a voltage meter (it's about $10USD) and test which one gives you power when controlled with the dimmer. Connect the RED (positive) to that one. Then find a negative wire and connect the BLACK (negative) to that one. Finally, make sure your dimmer switch is turned all the way up as this gives power to all the lights controlled by the dimmer. Read what NADBILXP wrote below in the comments. This might help you too.
This particular kit was purchased from a buddy of mine in Japan. There are however, kits available on eBay and AliExpress that look equally as good. Do it because it's well worth the upgrade!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Oh yeah, I know how that is, lol. I'm a PNW event coordinator for Corvetteforum, and I like doing DIY's like this myself for the C5, so I can really appreciate the effort put into well documented procedures like this :) Thanks again!
Dennis, the new trims I received actually connected to the OEM connector. However, some do not have that option. In a prior video in which I installed ambient lighting, I used the BLUE wire from the power window switch for 12+ and BROWN for negative/earth. If all else fails, use a voltage meter.
I have buy this package, the big problem is, that the driver door connection cables are perfect, other three doors, you can not install with the cables which are included, you have to cut original cables.
@MiTTXx, others have asked me the same thing and my contact from Japan told me, they don't make them for the 2dr hatches. It's unfortunate though because I do love the 2dr hatches.
Could you share the eBay link where I could purchase these from? I’m really interested in getting them! Also if you could make a video of how to replace the dashboard trims too it would be very helpful
oil, you're the 2nd person who has asked about this. I am starting to believe that the A3's have slightly different electronic schematics when it comes to the "window switches" and the connectors. One of my subs ended up bypassing the connectors and hard wiring it directly into the window switch. Once this was performed, the LED trims worked flawlessly.
really thanks for the reply I tried to bypass/ connect the wires but the light is very little and many times it doesn't work, if i take power from cable 12v the light is work all the time and when i lock te car still go
@@oli8939, what power wire did you connect it to? One of my other videos show which wire you can grab power from. Also...is your dimmer knob turned all the way up? I have read that if your dimmer knob is not turned all the way up, the lights will not work properly.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I found them but unfortunately i think they are made for the Audi A3 5 door instead of 3 door and wont fit because the trim pieces are different sizes in each car but i will keep looking, thanks
hi! and thank you for many amzing videos :) i have the same car as you, and i bought the same install set you have. on the driver side in the power window switch there was 6v and it works well, but on the other 3 doors, there is only 0,6v and the LED dont work. any suggestion? best regards, john
John, that's quit a difference in power. 6V to .6V...do you have the dimmer knob turned all the way up? I read from another manufacture, if you dim the lights by the dimmer knob, it might not have enough voltage. If you've done this and it's still not working, there is one more thing I would recommend. Find the wire that powers your doors (in the other three which do not turn on). Run a voltage meter to them and see what kind of voltage they put out. If it's high enough, you might have to "tap" into that wire instead of using the clips. Let me know if this does not make sense.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic yeah I m referring to the door lock button for passenger and back passenger as my a3 does not come with it so I doubt I can install Only driver side has that lock switch button 😑
Oh...I understand now. Yes, you are 100% correct and I thank you for the input. You do need to have a lock switch if you want to make a direction connection. However, here is an alternative option which should work. If your A3 has power windows switches that light up at night, you can splice the connection and get power from there. It would take just a little more work, but should work!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic wow i didn't know it , maybe i should purchase and try as i did enquire before they told me if i do not have an lock switch i cant do it
Dickson, just make sure your power window lights up with the dimmer switch. If so, you can tap into it. Just keep in mind though, you can't use the supplied connection and will have to cut it off.
82 dollars..id rather do it myself its really not hard. or just not do it at all and settle for footwell led strips for 12 dollars and an rgb remote with music mode.
Ewan, you can definitely do this cheaper using different products. However, the added benefit with this kit is, it's a full CF replacement. Of course, it's only worth it if you like CF.
Just received mine in the mail. Watching this makes me comfortable installing them..Can't wait..!!!!
You will love the ambient lighting!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Came out Amazing.!!!! 👍🏻🔥
@@miggy_moto2383 That's great that the ambient lighting came out well! I saw your post about the color change switch, did you figure it out? If not, it's a tiny switch toward the end of the strips. Also, would you mind sharing with others where you purchased them from?
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Yup, figured it out. 👍🏻
Hey have you found a video for that show’s how to install the central console trim ?
Finally a new video! This mod looks great, I really liked how this kit came with the extension connection. Looks really good on your S3 and I love your informative videos. Cheers friend.
Fraysa, I know right??? It's been forever since I uploaded a video. Now that I'm fully situated, I'll keep on adding videos.
Hi, looks amazing really wanting to do it to my own car, what is the name of the LED trim pieces and what should I search on ebay? thanks
I got mine from AliExpress for $99.26. Great fit and look amazing. 👍🏻
Hi what did you wire the dashboard light to?@miggy_moto2383
Hi
Need some help I have installed these on all doors & plugged them all in only have the Drivers door LED working ,the passenger and rear doors don’t light up ..I understand the drivers door only has a 12v supply how do I get 12v to the rest of the trims
Thanks
I have a RHD S3 Australian model
Hello! Good video. The lights only work on driverside. Thats were the brown plug was and it was easy to just plug and play. On the other 3 doors, I can’t seem to find the same brown plug? Where is the plug on the other 3 doors? Help me please
The best thing to do, use a voltage meter to help you determine what wire serves as the correct one.
Do you have a video of the entire kit installed? Inc the dashboard trims cup holders etc
Sorry Hamaad, I do not have a video of the entire collection.
Did you do the dashboard light and cupholder?
I did not do the dashboard, but did install a cupholder ambient light setup.
Hi Peter, after your video about the ambient light, I went and bought the trims and installed the lights but my question is only the driver side lights up the rest none at all. Is there anything I left out or do I need to code ? Just want your feedback in the problem I have encountered. My name is samson and my car is Audi A3 8V Sline. Thanks for your video uploads. It has helped me a lot upgrading my car cosmetically.
Did you get it to work??? I have same problem!
same ussue!
I see them on aliexpress but i don’t think they have the same cable conectors do tou know anything more about this?? I really want to do is myself bit nowhere is a video of how to do it and what kind of parts they use
If they have different connectors, don't worry. The only wires you really need to tap into, is ground and a switchable power source wire.
I’ve seen your stuff on audizine and I think you seriously have the best videos out there for DIY projects! I’m an Audi A3 owner in WA and am a fan!
Quick question: I was reading another comment on here and it looks like I’ll need to have a lock switch in all of my doors for a direction connection, otherwise I’ll have to splice the wires?
Your feedback is very much appreciated Jonathan; makes all the hard work worthwhile.
To answer your question, yes, you will need to splice into a lighted power source. What I mean by that is...your door *should* have something which is lighted when you turn on your "dome" lights. Most likely, your power window switch is lighted. If, so, I would tap into that source, but make sure you test it with a voltage meter.
fantastic! is this possible on the pre-facelift S3? or only the facelift?
larsie112, this was installed on a PFL but will also work on the FL.
And the drive side the electric part is that the same like you show us ?
Yes, the connections are similar.
They look great, do you know if they will fit the Audi rs3 8v 2016 right hand drive UK models? As I only see them on left hand drive Audi’s? Thank you
Hey Joao, honestly, I am not 100% sure. I assume it will fit because upon examining my stock trims from each side, they are exactly alike.
Ok thank you , suppose I will just buy them and give it a try as I really like them
@@JoaoFernandes-lw8hy, one of the BEST modifications I did on the S3 was this mod. You will LOVE the change!
are these strips remember color that i choose after turn of and leave car... or every time a i need to set up
thanks in advance
These strips stay on the color you last selected.
Hi, this was very helpful video. Do you have any idea if it’s the same installation on the new Audi A3 8y 2020 ? I’m planning to do the same thing on mine.
francksa54, unfortunately, I could not tell you. I have not performed this install on a 2020. I would assume the process isn't too far off my procedures though.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I’ll try and see ;) thanks for the answer
@@francksa54 good luck!
Did your kit also come with the dashboard trim, I've found a kit identical that also changes the dashboard trim but curious as to removal and wire routing for that piece, the doors look easy enough.
No, the kit I had did not come with a dashboard LED trim. Give yours a shot and let's see how it turns out.
I’d really like to do this as well, but I don’t like the carbon fiber look because the rest of the trim in my A3 is this aluminum. How does it blend in in your car? Do you notice any difference?
The Amateur Retrofitter, you bring up a valid point because there is several aluminum trim pieces throughout the interior. The dash itself has 3 pieces and the rest are rather smaller. What I did, and what I would recommend is... purchase a kit that includes the dash pieces. By doing this, all the CF parts "flow" together much better. There still remains a few smaller aluminum trims pieces, but it's not as noticeable and does not bother me one bit.
Another point to consider, the door panels are very dark so the CF pieces somewhat "blend" in and isn't as pronounced as you would think.
hello, thank you for this video, I just started the installation from paris France, I have the same concern quoted in the other comments, no led in the rear and passenger front door, I wanted to know where I can recover a wire 12v in the door, as the connection on the window button does not work, thank you for your help
nabilxp, when you connect to the 12v on the window button, what happens? Do you have your dimmer switch turned to full brightness? Some others who have run into this problem, had their dimmer switch turned down. This causes a lower input to the wire, thus, not powering up the lights.
If you have your dimmer turned to full brightness, you could also tap into the 12V which lights up the door handles.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thank you for your help, I just found where the problem comes from, the product wiring is not suitable for connecting the other 3 doors, there are 12v in the switch wires, I redid the cable manually, everything works, even if it takes more time :) did you try to put the leds on the trims of the dashboard ?
@@nabilxp3038, that's fantastic that you figured the wiring out! On my set-up, I must have been lucky as they worked the first time around with no issues. Regarding the dashboard trims, no, I installed CF inlays as removing the OEM unit would require a substantial amount of work.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I tested the cables that come out after the Chinese adapter, it's those for the window control, even on the announcement it says don't put negative feedback, as there is not enough current behind, but that have nothing to do with that, I think like it comes from the same supplier, thank you for your help, and a good luck with the covid from france
Can you please tell me how you connected it on other doors?
Hi thank you so much for your video quick question would this fit in Audi A3 s line 2015 ?
Yes, it should fit.
The Automotive Fanatic so I purchased this item finally arrived after 2 months but now I realised this lights take 12v and the door only has 6v so after fitting it I try to turn it on it never worked. Is there anything you could suggest thank you
@@mohammadrassuli2451, I have read and seen other owners having the same issue as you. The first thing you need to check, is the dimmer switch turned all the way up? If so, you may have to hard wire these into your vehicle's wiring. On my video, "door panel ambient lighting" I detail out which wires you can use to gain power. Give it a try!
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Nice explaining, i just saw that you have another video about the same thing but in the other video you drill the panel, do i also have to drill the door panel? I want to install leds too but it looks a little bit too complicated in the other video but in this one it looks simpler
Tilki, in this video, I used pre-made door trims which connected right into the OEM connector. Aside from removing the door panel, it was easy. Some users have indicated that their trim addition was more difficult due to the power requirements of the LED, however, they still managed to get it to work. (You do not have to drill into your panel)
The other video you watched, I retrofitted LED bulbs to add ambient lighting. In this case, you would have to drill. The most critical thing, finding the correct power wire. In my video, I do cover which one to use. Good luck Tilki, this is a project worth the trouble!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thank you very much, it really is worth it since a3 8v's interior looks too simple 😂
@@Bl4ckBMW, you're correct...the difference is totally Night and Day!
But the dashbord? You have trims there also
Marius, the kit I bought came with CF covers that were held in place by 3m tape.
Do you know if the same kit will fit a 3 door? Thanks
Jake, I believe it may fit the front door, but not the rear panels.
How do I tap in to the door light and how will I Connect to the plug in cable supplied
Where did you purchase the LED strip for the Audi 3 door
Derrick, check out AliExpress or eBay
Where did you change the color from
There is a little toggle at the end of the strip.
Greetings, is the Led trim available for an Audi A3 8p 2010 aswell?
I have not seen them on the 8P chassis before.
Can I by it for Audi Q5 2014?
Hello,
just fited these into my A3 and the drivers door works fine but the others don't, the electric windows didn't seem to work when it was pluged in either. Put a LED on the end of the cables to test for power and its dim, and when you try and wind down the windows the LED goes slightly brighter, but the windows stay up.
Your help would be appreciated, thanks.
Hey Sean, sorry you're having some issues. What trims did you end up picking up? Are they a direct plug-in? If not, what power wire did you tap into? Share with me more details and I'll do what I can to help.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I have attached a copy of the trim I purchased from ebay, it's a plug and play version. The drivers door works well and its connected to the lock/unlock and door handle light plug if that makes sense, the other 3 door lights are connected to the electric windows switch, which is the only connector that fits the type they supplied.
On your rear doors what did you connect them too?
Thanks mate.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Car-Door-LED-Carbon-Fiber-Decor-Atmosphere-Light-Panel-Trim-Lamp-For-A3-8V-UK/113866047890?hash=item1a82f20192:g:QbIAAOSwMnJdYzUz
@ Sean, I reviewed the kit you purchased and it looks to be correct. The connections should be a "Y" type. For the install on all my doors, I connected to the same plug as you, as it's the only one which will fit. With what you're experiencing, I wonder if you received a defective kit. This might also sound elementary, but did you turn your dimmer switch all the way up? In some kits, I have heard that if you have the dimmer switch turned down some, it reduces the voltage and your LED trims will not work correctly.
IF...your trim pieces are all working but it's the Y connections which are faulty, then you may have to tap into a power source which is controlled by the dimmer switch.
For my ambient lighting in the door pockets, I did this and it works flawlessly.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic yeah the dimmer was all the way up, I will try tapping into the door handle light as I know this works off the dimmer switch like you did and let you know in the next few days, thank you.
@@seanhughes2288, do keep me posted.
Hey man great videos. Which one you would recommend to buy? Thanks
Thanks for the feedback and support. I have not seen many reputable trims for sale so unfortunately, I cannot make any recommendations. Keep an eye out on AliExpress or eBay though.
Hi there can't find the carbon fibre door trim with led on eBay or aliexpress can you let me know where I can purchase them and price
Hello AMJ, unfortunately, it's been a while since I have seen these for sale and cannot provide a place to buy them.
Where did you order that trimming from?
It's been a few years so I am not for sure if they sell these anymore.
Ok, looks great. Have we been able to find out where to get these Carbon Fiber led trims??
Aliexpress
@@dennisaertsen6411 true, bought them but haven't installed them
@@Koetitoo Have you managed to install them? I'm hesitant to purchase from there based on the reviews claiming they don't work as they require a 12v supply
@@Koetitoo have you installed them yet? Did you buy them at Aliexpress and how much?
Also I’ve been hearing you have to hard wire them, is that true?
Is it recommended to disconnect the positive terminal on the battery to do all this?
No need.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic TY! You’ve been such a big help in my S3 8v project!
@@DemonDrummer Best of luck, thank you for the support of my channel.
Is there a package for right hand drive cars?
I don't think there is a difference between RT and LH driver. You might be able to check AliExpress.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I have checked, they all say left hand drive only
I have a 2013 Audi A3 with only the door lock switch on the driver's door, what wires on the window switch do I splice into for the other doors?
(I'm from the UK if that makes any difference)
If you do not have plugs for the other doors, you're going to need a voltage meter. Take a look at each door and see if anything lights up when you turn the headlight switch on. If something lights up, use a voltage meter to find out which one is providing a position current when the headlight is on. From there, you can attach the "red" line from your LED and the "black" line to a grounding wire.
Hello did you manage to do it im from uk too having same problems
Amazing! Where did you buy those ones? thanks a lot
Thanks for watching and the support! These can be found on eBay or AliExpress.
Aww looks but where can I get this ambient lighting..
Akash, check out eBay or AliExpress. Just make sure it's for your chassis.
Hi I have e92 with a very dull orange ambient and I wanna change it like this is it same procedure? Where do you get the products?
Josh, it's the same idea...your E92 *should* have lighted buttons on the door panels so you can tap into that for dimmer control.
As far as a trims for the E92, you might be able to use fiber optics strips from eBay.
Hej, can you please say where did you buy that led lights and everything?
You can check AliExpress. Mine were actually bought from Japan a few years back.
Hi there would this work on the 3 doors, is the aluminium trim the same for the front two doors, thank you
Hello Azad, unfortunately, I cannot confirm because here in the States, we do not have the 3dr hatchback.
Thank you for your help, what you’ve done with your s3 is amazing👌🏽
@@azadmiah4032 Thanks for the support!
Any reliable link somewhere? The ones on ebay dont look like they have the same wiring and im afraid there not plug and play as yours.
Sorry Ivan, I do not have any links to quality units anymore. Most have quality which have fallen by the waste-side.
is it controllable via mmi?
As long as you connect the power to a power source controlled by the MMI.
Congratulations for the videos! It are amazing!! I live in Brazil and I couldn't find any where ou any video in portuguese that could explaned me how to install it! Thankyou very much and congratulations again!
How ever, I am afraid to buy it and the Double of the others 3 passangers doors don't work beacause of the insufficient 6V. Is it hard to find a 12V power source in the passangers doors? Does it turn on the lights when I open the dor or when I turn on the lights of the car?
Thankyou for your attention!
Hello Lucas and thank you for watching and the support. You're smart to be cautious with this install as a few of my subscribers have had issues with the trims they purchased. The best way to find power, is to turn on your lights to see if anything on your door illuminates. Typically, the door lock or window switches will light up with the head lights switch. You can use power from either one of those if you do not want a "direct" connection. Just make sure you test with a voltage meter for power. Hope this helps you Lucas!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thankyou very much! This Will help-me a lot!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I was wondering the same thing, euro spec cars don’t come with lock switches on the passenger and rear doors, I’m thinking on buying them on ebay ( the switches) but I’m not sure if they are plug and play or if there is any coding to be done. I have the trims with the leds in my AliExpress’ shopping cart but that’s holding me back. Also, I would like to know if the lights are on all the time or if they dim after a while. Thank you for your video tutorial!
@@luisfmoreno US spec S3's are similar. They come with lock switches on the passenger side, but not for either rear doors. The main concept here, is finding a "power" line which dims with the dimmer switch. Do Euro spec S3s come with power windows? If so, I believe those are also lighted as well, correct? You can tap into power from those switches. and they will only come on, when the interior lights are on.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thanks for answering. Mine only have on the driver’s door. Yes, they have electric windows, I’ll check tomorrow if that switch lights up. Thanks again !
Hiya great video really explained how to do it to a T!! Could you possibly put a link of them so i can order some please I've looked on Ebay and few other places searching "Audi S3/A3 Aluminum Trim Replacement with LEDs" but cant really find what im looking for. Thanks in advance :DDD
Thanks for watching and the support Owen. These trim pieces where bought from a buddy of mine in Japan. The only site I've seen them for sale, is on AliExpress. Go to AliExpress and search under: "audi s3 interior led trim" and you'll see many for sale.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thanks for the quick reply. just had a look on there mines an a3 8p (09) so im not sure if it will fit mine afterall. Thanks for the help none the less !!
Any time Owen.
Does this work exactly the same for audi a3 (sline interiour) 2017 8V?
Yes, they have the same interior. Read some of the comments below though. Some other 8V members have indicated that units they purchased, were not a plug n play like the ones I had. They had to hard wire them in.
Was any wire replaced nor cut? Is it plug and play?
Sudarshan Gb , for the kit I bought, it was a direct plug-n-play.
Hi Peter,
I want to install the LED door sills on my 2015 A3 on all 4 doors, but I don't know where to tap in for these, since I don't have the footwell lights nor the wiring installed. I've only retrofitted the puddle lights.
Do you have any suggestions?
Should I tap in on the same wires I used for the puddle lights?
Thanks in advance for your comments.
@Sjuric, this has been a common question and the good news is, you can still get the LED lights to work. What I recommend is, use the power wire that lights up your power window switch. If yours is anything like mine, that switch should power on when you turn your head lights on. When simply find a ground point. If you install it this way, your door LEDs will come on and also be controlled by the dimmer switch.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Peter,
Thanks for your email and suggestion. I'm installing the LED Moving Welcome Door Sill Scuff Plates for the front and rear doors and I only want it to come on when I open the car door. If I do it like you suggested, will this still be the case? Sorry if I didn't understand you correctly.
Sorry Sjuric Statie, I misunderstood your question. Let me do some research and see if I can come up with an answer.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Thank you Peter, I know you'll come up with something :).
@@sjuricstatie8710, here is what I recommend...it's tedious, but will work. First off, locate the wire you used to power your puddle lights. Remember that color combination. From there, you will have to remove the panel where the door sills are. Underneath there, you will see a TON of color coded wires. If the wires are not there, they may be located toward the footwell panel (you'll need to remove that too). Once you have identified the wire, double check it with a voltage meter. If it's the correct one, tap it to it and you'll be good to go. Unfortunately, you'll need to do this for all four doors.
Where I can get it ?
You might check AliExpress. I don't know if they make these anymore as this project has been 4years old.
I can't seem to find the right set, the ones on eBay don't have the front trim pieces and are also not real carbon fiber but ABS Plastic. any way to purchase another set from your friend in Japan???
Erik, I reached out to my buddy in Asian to see if he can locate the parts for you. When he answers, I'll let you know.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic awesome thanks
Hi since the RHD models don't have the lock and unlock switch there is no way to plug the kit to anything. Would you know any other way I could get power to the ambient trim.
NW, do you have any switch that is lighted up and tied into the dimmer? If so, use that wire for power.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Thanks for the response. I have connected it with the window switch but it does not seem to work
@@nw8938 is the window switch illuminated at night?
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic yes it is and the light can be dimmed by the dimmer
@@nw8938 if the window switch illuminates, you should be able to grab power from that. Make sure that the dimmer is turned all the way up. Also make sure you have a solid grounding connection. I would also make sure the lights work too. Briefly connect it to your battery just to test. Red to red, black to black.
Hi! This video made my installation a breeze. I do have something, my toggle is not working, either side I flip it, it keeps going and going. Do you know why?
Nevermind, the toggles were rusty!! Just play a little bit and wala! Once again thank you.
Hey, well done to find a solution!
I have just installed the same trim pieces but only the drivers door is working. Everything is connected how it suppose be and double checked. They should be working because i have tested them outside the car. Does anyone have any idea why they not working when connected to the car? I need help 😅
- did you make sure all the wiring is correct using a voltage meter?
- did you make sure the dimmer switch is turned up all the way?
Can I get that for my A3 8P Lava Gray VR6 Sportback.
I am not sure if they make this for the 8P.
Are you sure? that would look so bad ass on my VR6. @@TheAutomotiveFanatic
@@jbob7148 I cannot 100% confirm, but check out different sites to see fitment comparisons.
This is amazing. Been looking for this exact mod for my 2012 A4 B8 but can't seem to find it anywhere! Anyone know where I can find these?
I would check out eBay or AliExpress. Sometimes they have one-off stuff like this.
Is there an aluminum trim with led available?
Unfortunately, I have not seen aluminum trims with LEDs.
Could you help me with this project?
What kind of help are you looking for?
Would this work on a 5 door Rs3?
Fusion Lord, honestly I do not know. The 5dr RS3 hatch isn't available in the States.
Hi, I’m from London. I’ve just fitted the lights and only the drivers side is working. I have contacted the other ones to the window switch. I even turned up the dimmer switch. But it’s still not working. Can u help
Burhan, a few others had the same issues with their products. You may have to hard wire it into the wires.
The Automotive Fanatic Sorry if being silly. But what dose hard wire mean and how do I do that? Do u have a video on that? Thanks
@@burhanuddin7750, not a silly question at all. When I say "hard-wire" I mean physically connecting the wires from the trims to the car's wiring. If you need reference, what this video that I made for the ambient lighting:
th-cam.com/video/7jeXjUtiEiQ/w-d-xo.html
is it possible to reduce the brightness to make it look more OEM?
@ Awais, if you hook it up the way I did, you can control the brightness with the OEM dimmer switch. The other option, is to run a resistor so that power incoming to the LEDs, will be reduced.
Just installed the driver side and works pretty good but the front left door doesn’t work. Any suggestions? Thanks
@ Awais, did you connect to the right plugs? Perhaps the led connection might be faulty.
I installed all the plugs correctly. The driver side door works but the three other doors doesn’t even work. Was hoping it would work first time round.
@Awais, thanks so odd because they're on the same circuit. Maybe you can hardwire it in.
Hi, this will work also on audi a3 8v 5 doors?
Shahar, this should work on the 5 door model as my S3 is a Saloon and only differs slightly from your hatchback.
How do you do the passenger and back doors ???
I'm not telling you
😂😂
JunnyTheKid, the process is the same for the rear doors, as it is for the front doors. You can use the same wiring color coding.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic the problem is in england we only have central locking on the driver side and the other doors are blank.
@@jaimran89 Do you have ANY lighting source on the doors?
Hey there, i love your videos as well. Do you know or think it willl fit my 2011 A3 TDI?
Thanks for watching my videos and the support! If your A3 is a 2011, the setup I have will unfortunately, not fit your chassis. You have the 8P body style and would need to purchase trims made for your 8P body style.
The Automotive Fanatic thank you
@@scottystinchcomb, good luck Scotty!
Does anyone know how to remove the front ones by the air vents the kit i want to buy includes them too but i have no idea how to remove them
Cris, when I removed the door units, they were held in by screws. I believe the front ones may need to be removed with the dash completely removed as well. You could though, try to "pry" them out with a prying tool.
Where you can buy this?
Enzo, you can check out AliExpress.
Nice video !!
Where did you find rear illuminated entry trims ?
or is genuine ?
@ kleanllen, this trims were purchased from a buddy of mine in Japan. They are not genuine Audi parts, but the quality was top notch! Unfortunately, the supplier no longer carries these items.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thanks fot the reply, I think I will put Audi A6 original rear trims, I don't found any other option.
Where did you find this trim piece?
These were purchased from a friend of mine in Japan. However, they are becoming more difficult to find. You might try AliExpress or eBay.
Hi Peter, can you link where you purchased these from? And, do they have a Cabriolet version?
Eddie, I purchased these from a friend in China, who then mailed them to me. If you look on eBay, there are several sellers who sell them. As far as their availability for the Cab, I am not sure.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Hi again peter, could you ask your friend in China if there 's a cabriolet option.
Eddie, my contact said that these are only confirmed to fit the sedan (saloon) or 5-door hatchback.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Thanks mate, looks like I might have to retro fit onto mine. Mainly because the plugs look so good.
@@eddiegile9791 do it! You can't appreciate the outcome until it's done at night. I cannot imagine my interior without these at night.
Hi. From where I could find only that dual cable?
It can be seen in 8:10. If someone could provide direct link to Ebay, I would be grateful. Thanks :)
@ Lasse, I have only seen that cable as part of the entire package.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Ok, thanks for your reply :)
So you have one for the Audi A4 B8.5?
I'm sorry, I do not have one for the B8.5 chassis. If you're local to Southern California, I am happy to help you.
Im also interested
Hi, nice video mate, i have a question tho, ive got the Audi A3 E-tron im not sure if my car any different power or not, but has anyone tried this on their E-tron? I want to buy, but first i want to be sure that its gonna work. Thx
@ Itsyaboi Me, I cannot confirm if this would work on the E-Tron or not. My guess is, it would work as the electrical setup is similar. If you want to take apart the door panel and compare it against mine, you can just to confirm.
The Audi S3 Fanatic thx for the reply, yeah i should take off the panel and see it myself!
The Automotive Fanatic well i ordered the product and i just tried to install it and it didn’t work tho i tried the back door first! First the connector didn’t match and second i had to connect via the door handle switch, but it didn’t turn on! I read that some people tried direct wring and i wanna which cable is the one the wire to. Im a noob i don’t wanna mess up my car. If anybody has a fix for that please let me know!!
@@Vnojan, I have seen many others try with the same issues. Here is what I would recommend and it's not a terribly difficult solution. The wires coming from the new LED inserts should be RED (which is positive) and BLACK (which is negative/ground/earth whatever it's call where you live). You can connect those directly to the correct OEM wiring. Get a voltage meter (it's about $10USD) and test which one gives you power when controlled with the dimmer. Connect the RED (positive) to that one. Then find a negative wire and connect the BLACK (negative) to that one. Finally, make sure your dimmer switch is turned all the way up as this gives power to all the lights controlled by the dimmer. Read what NADBILXP wrote below in the comments. This might help you too.
The Automotive Fanatic didn’t work except on drivers side door, i hardwired them to my door handle lights and now they are working great!!
What kit is this? Is it available for sale somewhere online??? Gotta have this!
This particular kit was purchased from a buddy of mine in Japan. There are however, kits available on eBay and AliExpress that look equally as good. Do it because it's well worth the upgrade!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Thank you! I love yout content by the way! Keep it up :) I found a few different listings on Aliexpress fairly readily.
@@erikolson5299, Thanks for the support! I have a ton of other things I'd like to create, but finding the time is tough.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Oh yeah, I know how that is, lol. I'm a PNW event coordinator for Corvetteforum, and I like doing DIY's like this myself for the C5, so I can really appreciate the effort put into well documented procedures like this :) Thanks again!
Wich wire give's 12 v ???
Dennis, the new trims I received actually connected to the OEM connector. However, some do not have that option. In a prior video in which I installed ambient lighting, I used the BLUE wire from the power window switch for 12+ and BROWN for negative/earth. If all else fails, use a voltage meter.
I have buy this package, the big problem is, that the driver door connection cables are perfect, other three doors, you can not install with the cables which are included, you have to cut original cables.
Martin, you must own a FL 8V.
How to get this?
Check out eBay or AliExpress
What about a 2 door model hatchback? I can’t find any parts online other than 4 trims for the 5 door model 🤯🤯
@MiTTXx, others have asked me the same thing and my contact from Japan told me, they don't make them for the 2dr hatches. It's unfortunate though because I do love the 2dr hatches.
The Audi S3 Fanatic aaaaah that is soooo annoying. It’s annoying they make them like that with near to no interior ambient lighting 🙄
@@MiTTXx, that's one thing I don't enjoy about the S3, lack of ambient lighting.
Has anyone found these led trim pieces in the aluminium look? I have only found the carbon, but I prefer the metal look
I have not seen the aluminum trims with LEDs yet. You might be able to retro fit something inside them though.
Could you share the eBay link where I could purchase these from? I’m really interested in getting them! Also if you could make a video of how to replace the dashboard trims too it would be very helpful
Danilo, I no longer have a reliable eBay source. You might have to try aliexpress.
My Passenger And Rear LED’s don’t work only the drivers door..
Sorina, I would recommend that you get a voltage tester and see how much power is being delivered to the doors which do not work.
hi there is some problem with A3 2017 because it only works on the driver side the other doors does not work
thsnkd
oil, you're the 2nd person who has asked about this. I am starting to believe that the A3's have slightly different electronic schematics when it comes to the "window switches" and the connectors. One of my subs ended up bypassing the connectors and hard wiring it directly into the window switch. Once this was performed, the LED trims worked flawlessly.
really thanks for the reply
I tried to bypass/ connect the wires but the light is very little and many times it doesn't work, if i take power from cable 12v the light is work all the time and when i lock te car still go
@@oli8939, what power wire did you connect it to? One of my other videos show which wire you can grab power from.
Also...is your dimmer knob turned all the way up? I have read that if your dimmer knob is not turned all the way up, the lights will not work properly.
I made a bit of confusion with the wires is better if i go to an electrician, really thanks for your help i hope to fix it. you are the best
@@oli8939 you really don't need to see an electrician. Watch my video on ambient lighting as it shows you what wire to tap into.
Great,thank you so much
Thanks for watching and the support!
Anyone find a link selling these? thanks
J4KE, these items are a bit more difficult to find. For a while, they were available on eBay and AliExpress.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I found them but unfortunately i think they are made for the Audi A3 5 door instead of 3 door and wont fit because the trim pieces are different sizes in each car but i will keep looking, thanks
@@j4ke684 I wish you good luck. Many people are still looking for them up few are able to find quality replacements.
hi! and thank you for many amzing videos :) i have the same car as you, and i bought the same install set you have. on the driver side in the power window switch there was 6v and it works well, but on the other 3 doors, there is only 0,6v and the LED dont work. any suggestion?
best regards, john
John, that's quit a difference in power. 6V to .6V...do you have the dimmer knob turned all the way up? I read from another manufacture, if you dim the lights by the dimmer knob, it might not have enough voltage. If you've done this and it's still not working, there is one more thing I would recommend.
Find the wire that powers your doors (in the other three which do not turn on). Run a voltage meter to them and see what kind of voltage they put out. If it's high enough, you might have to "tap" into that wire instead of using the clips. Let me know if this does not make sense.
Same problem
@@dennisaertsen6411 did you figure it out?
great work.Can u Pls send the eBay link of those lights
Trishan, you can look on AliExpress:
www.aliexpress.com/i/32973454004.html
Per golf 6 ci sta?
Would this fit on my A3 2015?
Rocla, yes, these will fit your A3.
Rocla Almonte did you got it done? Im bout to buy them
Ivan Cruzado I did, it looks amazing, it wasnt that hard, and a first time for any car installation
Just plug and play? Where you bought them?
Ivan Cruzado On ebay, but i dont have the link
Are you on Instagram or Facebook? I was wondering if I could ask you a question about the S3.
Jim, my IG is: TheAutomotiveFanatic
Can you turn them off when you want or they are always on?
AIK, these connect to the door's power connection so they only come on when your headlights/dashlights turn on. Otherwise, they are off.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic i see. Thank you. Keep up your good work!!! Your videos are very helpful for S3 owners.
I think all door will need to have an lock switch
Dickson, if you're referring to the lock for the color, they do.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic yeah I m referring to the door lock button for passenger and back passenger as my a3 does not come with it so I doubt I can install
Only driver side has that lock switch button 😑
Oh...I understand now. Yes, you are 100% correct and I thank you for the input. You do need to have a lock switch if you want to make a direction connection. However, here is an alternative option which should work. If your A3 has power windows switches that light up at night, you can splice the connection and get power from there. It would take just a little more work, but should work!
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic wow i didn't know it , maybe i should purchase and try as i did enquire before they told me if i do not have an lock switch i cant do it
Dickson, just make sure your power window lights up with the dimmer switch. If so, you can tap into it. Just keep in mind though, you can't use the supplied connection and will have to cut it off.
82 dollars..id rather do it myself its really not hard. or just not do it at all and settle for footwell led strips for 12 dollars and an rgb remote with music mode.
Ewan, you can definitely do this cheaper using different products. However, the added benefit with this kit is, it's a full CF replacement. Of course, it's only worth it if you like CF.
I would love to pay you to help me install them. I live in Los Angeles and I’d be willing to drive up there
Hussein, feel free to email me directly @ TheAudiS3Fanatic@GMail.com
We'll work something out.
Thats a whole lotta rice!
Don't forget the soy sauce.