kelisko

Did you encounter any issues replacing the trunk bulb? Are there any special notes on how to install the LED or bulb in the housing?

I tried to replace mine this morning. I first removed the bulb then placed the LED. It did not turn on even though I shut and reopened the trunk, locked and unlocked the car, ran the engine. I thought it was the LED's fault so I placed the original bulb back but it didn't work either. I drove to work and checked again, still off.

BlackR1ce

I had the same problem also. This is what I did to resolve the problem. I hooked the trunk LED to the jockey box light hook up. Once the LED lights up unhook it. Now plug it back into the trunk light hook up. Close all doors and trunk. Go inside wait 30 minutes. Then check. It's should be working.

kelisko

I appreciate the tip!

Yesterday as I got home I double-checked and realized it was a contact issue. I just made sure the LED was well installed and in contact with the housing metals, shut trunk and all doors, locked the vehicle, waited 60 seconds, unlocked the vehicle and voila

deAutoLED.com

This is odd, we recently had someone return the bulb for this reason as they thought it was broken, we tried it in another car's trunk and it worked first try.

The new LED had same issue but then he said it worked without any explanation so we are not sure if he had to do anything to make it work.

Basically, install and let the car CANBUS cycle and get use to the LED in the trunk housing?

Thank you

raj99

Hi folks,

So I finally got a chance to take some decent pics of the rear license plate LED retrofit and as usual with the deAuto products, they work well. The light is not glaring and adds a nice touch to the look of the vehicle.

Here's some pre, during, and post install pics to give you all an idea on what they look like. I'm very impressed and the only difficult part of the install was getting the infinitesimally small screws out, which held the current lights in place

pre:




the new LEDS


post

kelisko

Looks great! This definitely changes the look of the car to the best...

Mr. Bizzle

Raj, I agree, those screws are a PITA to get out. Mine are pretty well stripped from switching my lights out twice (I bought a cheaper set of LEDs and had to replace them within 3 months). I read from someone else that they were able to obtain the screws with a torx head (from europaparts.com I think).

Something to think about...

kelisko

I posted the screws specs here: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-...oding-2900672/

royclark

I.M.O, FAR too bright. They outshine the rear lights.
They are only there to dimly illuminate the number plate.
I am all for the white light but tone it down a lot.

deAutoLED.com

Thanks for the photos and feedback raj.
We warranty all our product with a lifetime warranty but our LEDs are built to last!

royclark - that is incorrect. These won't outshine the taillights at all especially when there are other cars around, you won't even be able to see the white light hitting the bumper or ground and just the license plates but you will still be able to see the tails with other headlights/car lights around.

But many OEM will be bright and shine past the bumper.

The style works and looks good, and most people want the bright LED light.