Rear Tail LED Lighting

2009 AUDI A3
52,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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PHILIPIRL
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The left rear LED taillight on my 2009 Audi A3 – 1.4TFSI is no longer working. Both brake and indicator working. Likewise the LED light on the light cluster on the rear tail door is not working. Reversing and fog lights all working. Got in touch with local Audi dealer and advised that car will have to be attached to diagnostic machine to identify what is the issue (€90) and may require the replacement of both light clusters. This seems excessive for the possible replacement of 2 x LED lights! Are the LED lights built into the light cluster and can only be replaced with new one’s!! What are the possible faults and repairs required? Could I be looking at a cost of up to €300 to have this repaired?
Jan 28, 2016 at 4:16 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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LEDs are not just bulbs in newer cars. They are built on a circuit board that is either made inside the headlight or attached to it.
Jan 28, 2016 at 6:13 AM
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PHILIPIRL
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Thanks for advising me. I've a feeling it is built into he headlight cluster so will have to be replaced.
Jan 28, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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