8Y-Style Full LED Modern Headlights — Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (8V)
Bi-LED Projectors with Sequential Turn Signals & Startup Animation — Halogen & Xenon Models — 2012–2016
Audi A3 • S3 • RS3 • 8V Pre-Facelift • Sportback • Sedan • Cabriolet • 2012–2016
The visual gap between the 8V and the current-generation 8Y is one of the largest in Audi's lineup. These Full LED assemblies close it — bringing the angular 2020+ 8Y DRL architecture, sequential sweeping indicators, and high-output Bi-LED projectors to your pre-facelift A3. Every LED driver and control module comes pre-installed. No xenon ballasts to transfer, no bulbs to source. Plug into your factory halogen or xenon harness and drive.
Includes an optional startup animation that can be disabled if preferred.
Step 1 — Select Your Factory Harness
We manufacture a dedicated version for each factory wiring type. The internal electronics are configured for your specific harness.
Factory Halogen
2012–2016
The largest visual transformation. Replaces basic halogen reflectors with full LED projectors and the 8Y DRL signature.
Factory Xenon
2012–2016
Replace aging xenon bulbs and ballasts with integrated LED optics and sequential indicators.
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How These Are Built
Ships Complete — Nothing to Transfer
Every assembly includes all LED drivers, projector modules, and DRL electronics pre-installed and configured. No ballasts to move from your old headlights, no bulbs to source. Your factory units stay intact.
Plug-and-Play — Halogen & Xenon
Pre-configured for the 8V's central electronics module on both halogen and xenon harnesses. No rewiring, no connector changes, no control module swaps. On some vehicles, a minor VCDS adaptation may be needed to clear a bulb outage warning — a routine adjustment any VAG-equipped workshop can handle in minutes.
Sequential Turn Signals
The DRL strip doubles as a sweeping sequential indicator — amber flows smoothly across the full width of the headlight when signaling, then reverts to white. It's the same integrated switchback concept Audi uses on its current models.
Bi-LED Projector — Auto-Leveling & High Beam Assist
High-output Bi-LED module handles low and high beam with a sharp cutoff line and even spread. The integrated auto-leveling motor adjusts beam height based on vehicle load. High Beam Assist reads the projector output correctly and operates as factory — no coding changes required.
IP67-Sealed Housing
Fully sealed against water and dust ingress at every joint. ABS shell with PMMA lens. Built to withstand daily driving conditions without fogging or moisture intrusion.
2-Year Warranty
Every pair is bench-tested before shipping. Two years of coverage from delivery date on electronics and housing. No fine print.
Startup Animation
When you unlock or start the car, a brief sweeping LED sequence plays through the DRL strip — a welcome effect similar to what Audi uses on its current models. During normal driving, the DRL operates as a steady white strip. The startup animation can be disabled entirely if you prefer a strictly factory appearance.
Installation
A straightforward headlight swap requiring front bumper removal — standard on the 8V platform. No wiring modifications. Allow 2–3 hours.
- Remove the front bumper: undo the top fasteners, the Torx screws inside the wheel arches, and the undertray clips. Disconnect any fog light or sensor connectors before pulling the bumper forward.
- Unbolt the factory headlights and disconnect the main harness plug.
- Plug the new headlight into your factory harness.
- Test before reassembly — verify low beam, high beam, DRL, sequential indicators, and startup animation.
- Reinstall the bumper, align beam height using the integrated adjusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The A3, S3, and RS3 8V (2012–2016) share the same headlight mounting points and harness across all body styles — Sportback, Sedan, and Cabriolet.
No, the headlights are designed as plug-and-play for both halogen and xenon harnesses.
Yes. The welcome sequence is optional and can be turned off if you prefer a cleaner, strictly factory behavior. During normal driving, the DRL is always a steady white strip regardless of this setting.
The visual difference is substantial — you're moving from the original 8V DRL shape to the angular 8Y-generation design with sequential indicators. On the practical side, you're replacing aging xenon ballasts and D-series bulbs (which are increasingly expensive to service) with integrated LEDs that require no consumables.
Yes. The integrated leveling motor adjusts beam height based on vehicle load — the same auto-leveling behavior as your factory headlights.
Yes. The Bi-LED projectors produce a beam pattern the factory camera reads correctly. High Beam Assist operates exactly as it did with the original headlights — no coding changes required.
Nothing. Every module, driver, and leveling motor is pre-installed. Your factory headlights stay fully intact.
Yes, if you're comfortable with bumper removal on the 8V platform. Torx bits, a trim removal tool, and about 2–3 hours. No lift required.
Technical Specifications
| Light Source | Bi-LED Projector (Low + High Beam) |
|---|---|
| DRL Design | 8Y (2020+) inspired — angular LED strip with sequential switchback indicators |
| Turn Signals | Sequential sweeping (amber) |
| Startup Animation | Included (can be disabled) |
| Auto-Leveling | Integrated leveling motor |
| High Beam Assist | Compatible — operates as factory |
| Sealing | IP67 |
| Operating Voltage | 12V DC |
| Housing Material | ABS + PMMA Lens |
| Compatibility | A3 / S3 / RS3 8V Pre-Facelift · Sportback, Sedan, Cabriolet · Halogen & Xenon · 2012–2016 |
| Sold As | Pair (Left + Right) |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
OEM Cross-Reference Numbers
| Halogen 2012–2016 |
L: 8V0 941 005 A / B / C R: 8V0 941 006 A / B / C |
|---|---|
| Xenon 2012–2016 |
L: 8V0 941 005 L / M / N / P R: 8V0 941 006 L / M / N / P |