Newer tech, in an older model...

quiggs2001

Active Member
Sep 28, 2016
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Derry Northern Ireland
Hi guys/gals..

New to the forum. Just purchased a '10 2.0 143 Sport. Learning loads over the past few days.

Now...'IF' I were to get my hands on maybe a Satnav unit, or the facelift '12 onwards headlights with LED running lights.. Would they plug n play?
 

Tom B

Active Member
Apr 2, 2002
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Northampton
Nope, the stereo needs a conversion loom and an aerial adaptor, and the headlights need a couple of wires swapping around.

Search on Google for A4 RNS-E retrofit guide and you'll see what I mean. I did have a link to show you which wires you need to swap on the headlights but unfortunately its now dead.

I've been looking for a set of facelift headlights for nearly 3 years. I wish you the best of luck, they are rare and expensive!
 

Corvus Cornix

Newbie
Jun 30, 2005
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Norway
Correct me if i'm wrong, remember reading about a dude convert hes backlight to LED. It was not just reconect some wires, but it was reprogram the ECU with a special tool. Nothing u can do with vcds.
 
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