Swapping an Audi Cigarette Lighter/12v Socket

[cumbersnatch]

Am I the only one who's a little bothered by the finish on the center console 12v Socket? It looks like VW decided that they really needed to put something in the center console so they found a $.90 outlet and called it good. Considering swapping this out for an Audi 12v that has the red illuminated ring (still need to determine the part no.) as a compliment to the rest of the cabin illumination.

Has this been done before? Any ideas why this wouldn't work?

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[Sherifftruman]

I'll agree the crappy stamped metal basket of that thing sticking out around the lighter bothers me too. I colored mine black with sharpie to buy some time until I figure out what to do permanently. Was thinking to pull it from the car and paint it gloss black but like your idea as well..

 

[Diggs24]

I like the Red LED idea as well. subd.

 

[breaking badly]

5Q0919341 - iluminated socket - ca. 3 €

4H0919311 - plug Audi - ca. 7 €


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[Sherifftruman]

5Q0919341 - iluminated socket - ca. 3 €

4H0919311 - plug Audi - ca. 7 €


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That first part number is returning something different for me. Looks like just a small part of the assembly. https://www.vwpartsvortex.com/oem-parts/volkswagen-housing-sleeve-5q0919341

 

[MonkeyMD]

Is yours not illuminated already? Could be mistaken but thought mine was, just not red.

There's this

http://m.ebay.com/itm/181354668401?_mwBanner=1
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https://parts.audiusa.com/p/Audi_20...--SWITCHES--CONTROLS/52049696/8U0919340B.html
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https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/cigarette-lighter-assembly/8e091930301c/
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00S99QUXU#Ask

Not sure if they will work

 

[The Fed]

Hmm, does it light up white?

 

[MonkeyMD]

Hmm, does it light up white?

Mine does, yes.

Not sure about the linked ones. They don't have a lot of info in description.

 

[Sandman GTI]

White here!



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[breaking badly]

This is still the nicest solution (Audi A3 8P, A4 8E and similar):

8E0 925 071 A 6PS - 25 €


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[DaveEvening]

Well, there is a part for Audi A3 8V (Golf Mk7 gen) that have a part no. 8U0919340. Cigarette housing with red light. Into that going 4G0919309C. And then fake cigarette 4H0919311 or real 1J0919307 (of course there might be any else)

 

[exentix]

Was literally just complaining about this. I plan on doing this one myself. Cheap-ish and easy

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G..._16?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9ZR5CTC3RR6R4XNVJ3DF

 

[Sherifftruman]

Was literally just complaining about this. I plan on doing this one myself. Cheap-ish and easy

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G..._16?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9ZR5CTC3RR6R4XNVJ3DF

That helps, but the problem is, the cheap galvanized metal bucket is still visible in our cars. (Looks like the second picture they show at that Amazon link). What I want is what is shown in the 4th picture where there is a trim piece convering it or the metal is actually finished. The lighted ring would be a nice option also.

 

[Tatanko]

Is yours not illuminated already? Could be mistaken but thought mine was, just not red.

I think the confusion may be due to model year. You have a 2016 -- as do I -- and ours both have illuminated 12V outlets. If I'm remembering right, one of the cost-cutting measures going into the 2017 model year was non-illuminated 12V outlets. Is OP driving a 2017 by chance?

 

[cumbersnatch]

I think the confusion may be due to model year. You have a 2016 -- as do I -- and ours both have illuminated 12V outlets. If I'm remembering right, one of the cost-cutting measures going into the 2017 model year was non-illuminated 12V outlets. Is OP driving a 2017 by chance?

[emoji853] op is indeed driving a 2017.


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