AUDI A3 8P - How To Remove Rear Boot Tailgate Switch Handle Number Plate Lights Removal 2004-2012

[@danielmarshall4587]

Five minute video "and that's it removed" .......me outside ALL WEEKEND turning the air blue. Thank you though, much help/appreciated.

[@cullensimmons3691]

Thanks man, nicely detailed! My lights are corroded, hopefully a bitnof elbow grease and I can sort them 🤞🏻

[@markcoe69]

Fantastic video that’s clear and easy to follow

[@honzalelek7606]

Hello, are there also only 2 screws on sportback 5door?

[@njkim0909]

thank you!!!!! this video is so much helpful

[@fixitwithfire6430]

Solid walkthrough

[@Levi081]

So needed this video, as replacing with camera handle trim. Can the handle trim come out with the numberplate still in place, or does removing the numberplate make it easier?

[@SelectVehicleSpares]

As long as it isn't in the way there is no need to remove it. Ours had a large number plate holder/surround so we had to remove it to make space for the trim to get past.

[@bmw-e30]

One of my registration plate lights doesn't work and I replaced with a new bulb and it still doesn't work--I have power coming to the terminals in the boot so maybe the terminals on the bulb holder are misaligned and not making contact--in any event an investigation needed as it is an advisory on our Nct (car test). Good video.

[@shaykh_Mahboob]

Hi did you end up fixing it? I have a similar problem and need some advice.

[@bmw-e30]

@@shaykh_Mahboob Yes, I did at least for the moment. The connector was damaged by the rear wiper motor actually melting the rear of the connector as it burned out. These rear wiper motors are dangerous as they can overheat if the blade sticks to the window and actually cause a fire. Luckily enough, mine just melted part of the motor and fizzled out but not before doing some damage to the tailgate and reg plate assembly..Check to see if you have power at the reg plate connector with your lights on--if you have it should work. Mine was intermittent because of the damage.

[@shaykh_Mahboob]

@@bmw-e30 the right side works but the left has a reverse camera connected that has a built in led. The previous camera had the built in led burnt out so I bought the same model reverse camera and fit the new one. But the led light from the new one doesn't work. The reverse camera works fine but not the led. Do you think it could be a fault code?

[@bmw-e30]

@@shaykh_Mahboob I assume that is an aftermarket set up install and would not be setting a fault code . Unless your new camera is faulty and I assume again that you cannot just replace the led bulb otherwise you would have done that with your old camera. I am not sure how this is set up as it would appear that one of your no. plate bulbs is a halogen and the aftermarket an led. In any event if a bulb doesn't work and it's good you have an issue with power or earth going to it.

[@drewsterling1503]

Where do you find the boot tailgate sensor that indicates whether the tailgate is "closed or open"? Mine has failed on my 2006 A3, and I'm having no luck finding info on the part #, or location under the trim.

[@Richard_L_Y]

Same here; A3 8P1 same year. Any info?

[@steveacab77]

hi there my lights have gone is that part sealed unit or as have no reg plate lights at mo

[@SelectVehicleSpares]

The electrics are sealed, but the bulbs can be replaced.

[@Mikes666]

Cabriolet has a keyed lock above handle, how do I remove this part?

[@virveli11]

Hi! Thanks for this video, it might come in handy for me. I own a -09 A3 8P and I recently got a warning light on my dash that the register plate lights are gone. I changed the bulbs around 6 months ago so I thought the bulbs can't be gone so soon. I took the lights out and the bulbs looked like they were in really good shape. I was wondering if this part could be the issue? I'm doing more testing with a multimeter tomorrow to see if there's electricity going to the tailgate switch handle (the boot still opens normally by the handle, so I think it has to be a failure in contact surfaces that the register plate lights go to) I don't know the actual name for the handle part + I live in Finland so I haven't found this part online yet. I was wondering if you knew the serial number for the part that you removed, It would really help me in finding this part if I have to go and change it. Do you recon there could be something else wrong that would cause the register plate lights not to work but the handle to open the boot is still working fine? Thank you so much for the video!

[@virveli11]

I think I found the part number. It's 8P4 827 574 3FZ right?

[@SelectVehicleSpares]

@@virveli11 Yes, that looks to be the correct part number.

[@mihaialexandruiosif5142]

Din you fix the problem by replacind the whole unit? My left number plate light keeps blowing every few days.

[@SelectVehicleSpares]

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[@djcruza]

My boot door opens intermittently, more times it doesn't than it does, even with the remote. Would it be the switch or the motor?

[@SelectVehicleSpares]

Difficult so say without diagnosing, but sounds like it could be the lock/motor.

[@callummarshall7297]

I had a light out changed this and the same light is still not working does anyone know what the problem is ?

[@fb5275]

Rear boot sensor, where is this. My boot gives this is open but is not open

[@robmule4647]

I think it's in the actual boot lock

[@maxdruciak2724]

Nice vídeo, perfectly and clearly done. These 8P'S licence plate lights overheat once in a while and the support of the lights bulb which are made of plastic starts to melt and the whole thing stop functioning . The way to go is to buy a new one and put it on! PN 8P48275743FZ

[@BudBurner420]

I think this is what's happened to me. My licence plate lights don't work so I replaced the bulbs to no avail. I then checked the contacts inside the boot lid handle where the bulb holders connect to, and on both sides 1 out of 2 connectors look totally melted. So tomorrow I'm buying a new boot lid handle and am going to have to endure performing this task with a boot that doesn't stay open 😢