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I ordered oem puddle lights, and they arrived today. Took a thin flathead screw driver and went to pop out the originals, and there is no indent cutout to pry the module out. I checked all 4 doors, and the tolerances are pretty tight, as though the plastic door trim and the original unit are heat shrunk together- (not really, but tight). All the videos on this seemingly idiot proof mod show a cutout tab to pry the flathead into, or trim with at least some tolerance to wedge a flat head into. I didn’t want to mar the trim, or break the original light, so I gave up.
Anyone else encounter this on a recent build S4? I guess I can order and try a trim removal tool, but Im not even sure that’ll work.
I ordered oem puddle lights, and they arrived today. Took a thin flathead screw driver and went to pop out the originals, and there is no indent cutout to pry the module out. I checked all 4 doors, and the tolerances are pretty tight, as though the plastic door trim and the original unit are heat shrunk together- (not really, but tight). All the videos on this seemingly idiot proof mod show a cutout tab to pry the flathead into, or trim with at least some tolerance to wedge a flat head into. I didn’t want to mar the trim, or break the original light, so I gave up.
Anyone else encounter this on a recent build S4? I guess I can order and try a trim removal tool, but Im not even sure that’ll work.
If you look from directly underneath the light, there is an indent where a very small (jewlers flat head) screwdriver will fit. I do it all the time for clients, it takes less than a minute per side
I encountered a bit of difficulty taking the basic puddle lights out to put in the nice ring ones. Ended up breaking a piece on the original while taking them out, but didn't care since I just tossed them anyway. A bit of plastic on the edge was slightly marred, but unless you are 5 inches tall nobody is going to be looking there anyway.
It looks like almost everyone getting the OEMs is paying out the nose for them. The cheaper knock-off ones look like crap though. Not sharp or bright enough. The OEM beam rings look fantastic. I was able to get some OEMs for 98 Euro from an Audi Dealer networked into the German version of Amazon. They won't deliver to the US though, so you'd need a friend in Europe that can re-send them for you. I'd offer up help, but I'm on my way back stateside at the moment. Product link below:
Well, the trim removal tools came, and it took about 10 minutes to install for all 4- no breakage of the originals. Can’t wait for sunset to check these out.
Sounds like trim tools are the way to go since flathead screwdrivers may have a tendency to scratch the trim and/or damage the lights in the process. Thanks for sharing as I'll be upgrading my door lights as well when I get around to it.
do all s5 come with the led puddle lights, as I was going to order the 4 ring oem leds and the vendor asked me if my car comes standard with the led puddle lights or normal puddle light, as if its normal puddle light then the 4 ring led puddle light will not work, I searched and could not find any info, if some one can help out, thanks
04-18-2018, 05:23 PM
Audi Beam Rings/Puddle lights install fail!
