A3: Changing a lightbulb
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A3: Changing a lightbulb
Hi
Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone can
give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from behind.
If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
somehow?
I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off, but
it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that side.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Rob
Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone can
give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from behind.
If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
somehow?
I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off, but
it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that side.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Rob
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Re: Changing a lightbulb
Rob,
I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
> behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
> side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
> behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
> side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
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Re: Changing a lightbulb
Rob,
I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
> behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
> side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
> behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
> side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
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Re: Changing a lightbulb
Rob,
I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
> behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
> side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
> behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
> side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
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Re: A3: Changing a lightbulb
RobP wrote:
> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone can
> give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off, but
> it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
>
You change them from behind. As yours is a 2001, does it have the
one-piece indicator/headlamps?
It's the same anyway. There's a cover that unclips and hinges and
detaches off the back of the lamp unit. Access is a little bit tight,
but it's possible-pull the connectors off the bulb first, and note which
way the bulb fits. The haynes book suggests you might want to remove the
battery for the nearside lamp, but I managed without on my TDi, and I
can't see a 1.8T having a bigger battery.
> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone can
> give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off, but
> it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
>
You change them from behind. As yours is a 2001, does it have the
one-piece indicator/headlamps?
It's the same anyway. There's a cover that unclips and hinges and
detaches off the back of the lamp unit. Access is a little bit tight,
but it's possible-pull the connectors off the bulb first, and note which
way the bulb fits. The haynes book suggests you might want to remove the
battery for the nearside lamp, but I managed without on my TDi, and I
can't see a 1.8T having a bigger battery.
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Re: A3: Changing a lightbulb
RobP wrote:
> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone can
> give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off, but
> it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
>
You change them from behind. As yours is a 2001, does it have the
one-piece indicator/headlamps?
It's the same anyway. There's a cover that unclips and hinges and
detaches off the back of the lamp unit. Access is a little bit tight,
but it's possible-pull the connectors off the bulb first, and note which
way the bulb fits. The haynes book suggests you might want to remove the
battery for the nearside lamp, but I managed without on my TDi, and I
can't see a 1.8T having a bigger battery.
> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone can
> give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off, but
> it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
>
You change them from behind. As yours is a 2001, does it have the
one-piece indicator/headlamps?
It's the same anyway. There's a cover that unclips and hinges and
detaches off the back of the lamp unit. Access is a little bit tight,
but it's possible-pull the connectors off the bulb first, and note which
way the bulb fits. The haynes book suggests you might want to remove the
battery for the nearside lamp, but I managed without on my TDi, and I
can't see a 1.8T having a bigger battery.
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Re: A3: Changing a lightbulb
RobP wrote:
> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone can
> give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off, but
> it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
>
You change them from behind. As yours is a 2001, does it have the
one-piece indicator/headlamps?
It's the same anyway. There's a cover that unclips and hinges and
detaches off the back of the lamp unit. Access is a little bit tight,
but it's possible-pull the connectors off the bulb first, and note which
way the bulb fits. The haynes book suggests you might want to remove the
battery for the nearside lamp, but I managed without on my TDi, and I
can't see a 1.8T having a bigger battery.
> Hi
>
> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>
> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone can
> give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>
> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from behind.
>
> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
> somehow?
>
> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off, but
> it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that side.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
>
You change them from behind. As yours is a 2001, does it have the
one-piece indicator/headlamps?
It's the same anyway. There's a cover that unclips and hinges and
detaches off the back of the lamp unit. Access is a little bit tight,
but it's possible-pull the connectors off the bulb first, and note which
way the bulb fits. The haynes book suggests you might want to remove the
battery for the nearside lamp, but I managed without on my TDi, and I
can't see a 1.8T having a bigger battery.
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Re: Changing a lightbulb
Why do people purchase cars without owner's manuals? I have never
purchased a car that didn't come with an owner's manual, and I would
not buy the car if the idiot owner didn't have the stupid manual for
it. The manuals tell you what you really need to know about the cars,
and Audi's are quite good at showing and explaining how to do basic
maintenance, including lightbulb changes.
On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:06:24 -0500, "Steve Sears"
<steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote:
>Rob,
>I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
>car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
>washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
>through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
>It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
>since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
>the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
>etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
>Cheers!
>Steve Sears
>1987 Audi 5kTQ
>1980 Audi 5k
>1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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>
>"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>> Hi
>>
>> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>>
>> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
>> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>>
>> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
>> behind.
>>
>> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
>> somehow?
>>
>> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
>> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
>> side.
>>
>> Any help would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Rob
>>
>
purchased a car that didn't come with an owner's manual, and I would
not buy the car if the idiot owner didn't have the stupid manual for
it. The manuals tell you what you really need to know about the cars,
and Audi's are quite good at showing and explaining how to do basic
maintenance, including lightbulb changes.
On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:06:24 -0500, "Steve Sears"
<steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote:
>Rob,
>I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
>car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
>washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
>through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
>It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
>since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
>the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
>etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
>Cheers!
>Steve Sears
>1987 Audi 5kTQ
>1980 Audi 5k
>1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
>(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
>"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>news:44045b63$0$6995$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...
>> Hi
>>
>> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>>
>> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
>> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>>
>> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
>> behind.
>>
>> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
>> somehow?
>>
>> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
>> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
>> side.
>>
>> Any help would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Rob
>>
>
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Re: Changing a lightbulb
Why do people purchase cars without owner's manuals? I have never
purchased a car that didn't come with an owner's manual, and I would
not buy the car if the idiot owner didn't have the stupid manual for
it. The manuals tell you what you really need to know about the cars,
and Audi's are quite good at showing and explaining how to do basic
maintenance, including lightbulb changes.
On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:06:24 -0500, "Steve Sears"
<steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote:
>Rob,
>I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
>car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
>washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
>through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
>It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
>since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
>the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
>etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
>Cheers!
>Steve Sears
>1987 Audi 5kTQ
>1980 Audi 5k
>1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
>(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
>"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>news:44045b63$0$6995$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...
>> Hi
>>
>> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>>
>> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
>> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>>
>> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
>> behind.
>>
>> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
>> somehow?
>>
>> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
>> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
>> side.
>>
>> Any help would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Rob
>>
>
purchased a car that didn't come with an owner's manual, and I would
not buy the car if the idiot owner didn't have the stupid manual for
it. The manuals tell you what you really need to know about the cars,
and Audi's are quite good at showing and explaining how to do basic
maintenance, including lightbulb changes.
On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:06:24 -0500, "Steve Sears"
<steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote:
>Rob,
>I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
>car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
>washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
>through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
>It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
>since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
>the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
>etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
>Cheers!
>Steve Sears
>1987 Audi 5kTQ
>1980 Audi 5k
>1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
>(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
>"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>news:44045b63$0$6995$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...
>> Hi
>>
>> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>>
>> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
>> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>>
>> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
>> behind.
>>
>> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
>> somehow?
>>
>> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
>> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
>> side.
>>
>> Any help would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Rob
>>
>
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Re: Changing a lightbulb
Why do people purchase cars without owner's manuals? I have never
purchased a car that didn't come with an owner's manual, and I would
not buy the car if the idiot owner didn't have the stupid manual for
it. The manuals tell you what you really need to know about the cars,
and Audi's are quite good at showing and explaining how to do basic
maintenance, including lightbulb changes.
On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:06:24 -0500, "Steve Sears"
<steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote:
>Rob,
>I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
>car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
>washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
>through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
>It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
>since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
>the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
>etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
>Cheers!
>Steve Sears
>1987 Audi 5kTQ
>1980 Audi 5k
>1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
>(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
>"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>> Hi
>>
>> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>>
>> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
>> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>>
>> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
>> behind.
>>
>> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
>> somehow?
>>
>> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
>> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
>> side.
>>
>> Any help would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Rob
>>
>
purchased a car that didn't come with an owner's manual, and I would
not buy the car if the idiot owner didn't have the stupid manual for
it. The manuals tell you what you really need to know about the cars,
and Audi's are quite good at showing and explaining how to do basic
maintenance, including lightbulb changes.
On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:06:24 -0500, "Steve Sears"
<steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote:
>Rob,
>I believe that your first step should be to get an owner's manual for the
>car - it's useful for more than just warnings about drinking windshield
>washer fluid. You can pick a manual up at the dealer's, or on eBay, or
>through an obliging person on Audiworld or a local club.
>It would be advisable to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time,
>since you'll find that the other bulb will fail shortly after you install
>the new bulb (I'm told that it has something to do with resistance, age,
>etc., but I believe that it's jealousy)
>Cheers!
>Steve Sears
>1987 Audi 5kTQ
>1980 Audi 5k
>1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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>
>"RobP" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>news:44045b63$0$6995$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...
>> Hi
>>
>> Got a A3 1.8T 2001 with one headlight dead.
>>
>> I thought I'd try and replace it myself, but am just wondering if anyone
>> can give me any tips or point me towards any online docs.
>>
>> I'm not entirely sure if you change the bulb from the front or from
>> behind.
>>
>> If it's from the front, I guess I have to get the headlight cover off
>> somehow?
>>
>> I looked at the rear of the headlamps and saw some cover that comes off,
>> but it didn't look to me like there was space to take a bulb out from that
>> side.
>>
>> Any help would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Rob
>>
>