1998 Audi A3 (8L) — Repair Solution

1.6L AEH 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol · Head / Tail / Park Lights · Electrical

Audi A3 (8L) Head / Tail / Park Lights Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Audi
Model: A3 (8L)
Year: 1998
Engine: 1.6L AEH 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Electrical
Category: Head / Tail / Park Lights

Customer Complaint

No tail lights on the driver’s side and no illumination of climate control buttons.

Problem Summary

The owner advised that water had entered the vehicle and it may have contributed to the problem.

When the ignition key is out, if the blinker arm is left on the right-turn position the right rear tail-light will come on but not the right front park-light.

When the blinker arm is put in the left indication position, both left tail-light and left front parker do come on.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeAUD8L98420
Vehicle1998 Audi A3 (8L)
Engine1.6L AEH 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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