Facelift Matrix

[Y3CHR]

I already have the pre-facelift matrix LED lights, i am considering buying the facelift headlights now and wondered if my existing ballast etc is interchangeable. I would assume it to be the same unit but just wondered if anyone could confirm

[wildbore]

Not exactly clear on what you intend doing, but you do know that the headlights changed shape (subtly) at the facelift? The post-FL lights cannot be fitted to a pre-FL car without replacing body parts - I don't know exactly what, but I would guess the bumper and grille at the minimum.

[MikeFish]

What he said. Rear lights are interchangeable but the front lights won't fit without facelift front end.

Also, you have the pre facelift LED lights, they are not matrix though.

[kmpowell]

Pre 2015 facelift headlights weren't Martrix LED, just normal "All LED" headlights.

[Y3CHR]

My mistake, I just assumed. With that much work involved not sure I would consider it now. Quite like the look of the pre-facelift lights. I bought the dynamic module for the rear and would quite like the front indicators to sweep too, that's all

[MikeFish]

You should have done it the other way round; bought facelift lights for the rear and got dynamic modules for the front if possible. Can you not use the rear modules for the front?

[Eddie555]

Mike I was under the impression that the rear face lift lights are very slightly different to the point they leave a gap. Can't remember where I read it but can lead to leakage.

[Eddie555]

My Mrs new A3 s'line TDi FL has swooping rear lights but standard flashing fronts. I don't think it looks odd cause you can't exactly see both at the same time.