Lonewolf95

Hi,
I am wondering if it's possible to convert the A8's taillight turn signal to the European style, which only lights up the very top row of LEDs. I know the US taillights are all red but still want to know if it can be done via VCDS.
Thank you, and best regards!

mtnboydl

Just a caution- if it is possible to make that change, it's also illegal. US regulations state that a certain area of light has to light up at the initiation of the turn signal blink to be legal. While unlikely to be caught by police, it may cause you to fail an inspection. European regulations are different and allow for a different signal pattern.

Lonewolf95

Thank you for letting me know. Yes I am already aware of this situation. I'm just curious if it is technically possible to be done

sieben

Working on it:

https://forums.ross-tech.com/showthr...8-D4-4H-(2010-)

2014 A8L 4.0T

Appears that it may require wiring.

It may be some time before I disassemble the taillights (too cold in Ohio now)

If all else fails, I'll buy from Alex: https://europrice.us/taillights-a8-s8-led

(I need to update my sig:
Currently-
2014 A8L 4.0T
2017 Camaro SS Convertible 6-gang "Fifty"
Recent: 2013 Golf R APR Stage 1

Lonewolf95

Oh that's good information. Thank you very much. I remember reading elsewhere that euro and NA taillight wires are identical but guess that's not true...
Good luck on your project! And please let me know how it goes

Alex@Europrice.us

The NA spec pre-facelift A8, S8 taillights cannot have the functions split unfortunately. There are internally combined functions from what I see which is common for North American taillights. Switching to the European (Rest of World) lights would be the only way to have the discrete upper turn signal. There's also the ability to change out the trunk and go with facelift dynamic lights as well, but that gets a bit more involved.

If anyone has any questions don't hesitate to let me know or PM/email: contact@europrice.us

Cheers,

bantumi

Hello, I have the same AUDI A8 L 2014. Wondering If you had any luck with changing your tailights to euro spec? Thanks in advance.

Alex@Europrice.us

Unfortunately the North American lights are made in a way that ties functions together. It's possible to fit the European taillights with a bit of work and additional components. There are packages with options available here:

Taillight Packages | A8, S8 Post-Facelift LED

These come with the needed parts: taillights, modules and instructions with the proper coding to make the lights work.

If you or anyone else has questions just let me know here or via PM/email: contact@europrice.us

Cheers,

Lonewolf95

Hi Alex,
Can you sell only the modules, wiring harness, and coding instructions? I was able to find a used part online from Europe.
Regards.