How to replace brake light bulb for Audi A3 (8V)
Model years: 2012 - present
Brake light is a beam of light at the rear-end of the vehicle, that comes on in red at the time brake pedal is pressed. Put differently, it is there to draw attention, that the driver is going to reduce the speed or will discontinue rolling at all. Brake light proper performance is a critical concern to assure safety of you and the other drivers. Supposing brake lights are not working, the reaction time of driver in the back increases , thus car crash might occur. Whenever noticed, that any of brake lights got out of order, do not postpone and replace the bulb in the short run. Just before mending inoperative brake light, be assured you acquire a proper bulb.
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 brake light bulb list:
| Body type | Position | Bulb specs | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three-door hatchback | Brakelight | Type: Capless brake light (W21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $9.46pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.70pair |
| Five-door hatchback | |||
| Brakelight | Type: Capless brake light (W21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $9.46pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.70pair | |
| Sedan/saloon | Brakelight | Type: Capless brake light (W21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $9.46pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.70pair |
How to replace brake light bulb:
1.
Open the trunk.
2.
Remove rear lights cluster cover.
3.
Pull out the lights assembly.
4.
Locate brake light bulb.
5.
Remove old bulb.
6.
Insert the replacement bulb.
7.
Apply rear lights cluster back.
8.
Apply rear lights cluster cover.
9.
Test if brake lights work.
