How to replace turn signal bulb for Audi A3 (8P)

Model years: 2003 - 2013
Vehicle turn signals or directional indicators are blinking lamps, located at the front and rear corners of the body. It's a responsibility of each driver to use these lamps properly and let others know, that the car is about to stop/start moving or change movement direction. It's critical to exploit turn signals opportunely, thus giving other drivers a notice about vehicle position changes. Therefore, all directional signals should be operating without problems. Usually, the source of a faulty turn indicator is an obsolete bulb, that the driver is able to notice straight off: when driver engages turn signal, flickering of respective dashboard indicator will be faster than usual, although sole bulb has failed.

The life-time of a bulb is limited. Sooner or later, it will burn out and will have to be replaced. Bulbs, made of high quality materials, tend to last longer. It's recommended to use well known brand replacement bulbs.

If bulb burns out right after installation, your vehicle might have a problem inside electrical system - have it checked by auto electrician.


Audi A3 turn signal bulb list:
Body type Position Bulb specs Buy
Three-door hatchback
Turn signal (front)
Type: Single Filament Bulb (PSY24W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/24W
Amazon.com:
$21.23pack of 1
Amazon.co.uk:
£18.95pack of 1
Turn signal (rear)
Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W
Amazon.com:
$8.52pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£4.10pair
Five-door hatchback
Turn signal (front)
Type: Single Filament Bulb (PSY24W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/24W
Amazon.com:
$21.23pack of 1
Amazon.co.uk:
£18.95pack of 1
Turn signal (rear)
Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W
Amazon.com:
$8.52pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£4.10pair
Convertible
Turn signal (front)
Type: Single Filament Bulb (PSY24W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/24W
Amazon.com:
$21.23pack of 1
Amazon.co.uk:
£18.95pack of 1
Turn signal (rear)
Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W
Amazon.com:
$8.52pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£4.10pair

How to replace turn signal bulb:
1. To start front turn signal bulb replacement open the bonnet.
2. Locate turn signal light bulb.
3. Remove old bulb.
4. Insert the replacement bulb.
5. Test if turn signal light works.
6. To start rear turn signal bulb replacement open the trunk.
7. Remove rear lights cluster cover.
8. Pull out the lights assembly.
9. Locate turn signal light bulb.
10. Remove old bulb.
11. Insert the replacement bulb.
12. Apply rear lights cluster back.
13. Apply rear lights cluster cover.
14. Test if turn signal works.
Turn signal bulb replacement instructions for:
A3 (1996 - 2003)A3 (2012 - present)