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Old 01-31-2017, 06:53 PM
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I have been searching on the internet for a "new" camera for my S8

The original part number: 4L0-980-551-B
The upgraded version is: 4L0-980-551-D
There is a third version: 4L0-980-551
From everything I have read the 4L0-980-551-D replaces the other two models. I just don't know what the difference is between the two that it replaces.
I can find a few of the 4L0-980-551 for sale on the internet at a reasonable price. The D model is around $400+
Old 02-01-2017, 05:52 AM
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Anytime there is a suffix change on a part from Audi it usually means that the parts has been upgraded, a different supplier is used, or both. It is in you best interest to get the D suffixed part. It will likely last longer or be better than original.
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I have 2009 a8l did anyone ever put a backup camera in Car didnt come with one would luv to add one
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Originally Posted by nepa a8
I have 2009 a8l did anyone ever put a backup camera in Car didnt come with one would luv to add one
I am not sure that I understand you, but 2009 should have backup camera from factory. It may depend on market or it may be broken. Where are you?
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I'm in us bought car new it didn't come with back up camera
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Are you certain there is no camera? I believe it is possible to turn the camera off. Check the handle area of the trunk lid.
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omg thank you richard, but i feel like a moron. i looked at trunk and their is a camera turned it on done im shocked first of all it wasn't turned on when i bought the car new plus i know i questioned salesman why it didnt have one he said since it had sensors you dont get both. guess im glad i asked a dumb question and thanks for suggesting a common sence answer. im still shaking my head that i didnt look sooner
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Originally Posted by nepa a8
...i looked at trunk and their is a camera turned it on done ...
Turned it on? How?
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Originally Posted by mishar
Turned it on? How?
Via the MMI menu. There is a parking assist menu item that lets you select graphics or video and if I am not mistaken, both.
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yes your right richard just took ck mark from off to auto and have cam now. Im still beating myself up over this lol.. thanks again for the help


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