How do I change the front parking light?

[dsearle]

My S4 (04) is telling me that my front right parking light has gone however trying to get to this bulb is proving to be slightly problematic. The manual is suggesting I take it to the Audi garage but this seems a little extreme don't you think?

Has anybody replaced theirs? Any tips?

Cheers,

Dave

[BlingBling]

Utter pap. Both side light bulbs can be replaced without being reamed by the stealers. nimble fingers is all that is needed. As well as new bulbs....! I moved the air box out of the way to replace the drivers side. Nearside required a bit more patience.

[dsearle]

I'll have a go and let you all know. Thanks!

[chunky79]

I agree with bling bling. I changed mine for the LED type last year and you just need to chill out and take your time. Don't let the stealers have your money.

Dunc

[BlingBling]

IIRC the easiest way for the nearside is to remove the 3 fixing bolts and pull out the headlamp unit.

@Chunky: Where did you get your LED's from and did you get and warnings on the DIS?

[chunky79]

I got them from Ultraleds.co.uk. You need the Hw6 with heat shield to protect them form the heat. I do sometimes get bulb failure on the dash, but this is when it's cold and the lights still come on. The warning goes of the dash after about 2 seconds when the lights have warmed up.

Dunc

[BlingBling]

Nice one Chunky ....

[chunky79]

They make a massive difference to the look of the car on a night.
One of the guy's in the B5 forum changed most of his lights on the car to led, ie - Number plate lights and all internal bulbs. Might have to get round to doing this if i still have a job next year.

Dunc

[david7m]

I got them from Ultraleds.co.uk. You need the Hw6 with heat shield to protect them form the heat. I do sometimes get bulb failure on the dash, but this is when it's cold and the lights still come on. The warning goes of the dash after about 2 seconds when the lights have warmed up.

Dunc

Hi

Sorry to snipe in, but do you know which side light bulbs I need to match the xenons on my S3, as the current ones look 'creamy' in comparison

Dave

[chunky79]

If you take your bulb out of the s3 dave the model of bulb should be stamped on it. I think it should match up with one on the site. I'll be honest, i'm not sure cause someone from the B5 forum told me what i needed. Just make sure that whatever you get it has the heat shield on it.

Dunc

[david7m]

Cheers Dunc.

Dave