Anyone change fog light bulbs on a 2013 yet?

**a5sport** · 06-20-2012 08:01 AM

Just wondering if it is any different from earlier models, what with the redesign of the front end.

Have yellows to go in as soon as the car is delivered.

***Stubek*** · 06-20-2012 08:13 AM

should be the same as earlier

**Pared** · 06-20-2012 08:18 AM

I would just open up the fender lining and try reaching them that way.

***Stubek*** · 06-20-2012 08:19 AM

Here are the real simple instructions
http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Proje...vinglight.html

**a5sport** · 06-25-2012 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by Stubek

Here are the real simple instructions
http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Proje...vinglight.html

Thanks gents.

Picking the car up on Saturday. Wife doesn't know it's in, and going to surprise her when we get back from her birthday trip.

Let you all know if anything has changed with the MY '13 cars.

**NPuter** · 06-25-2012 09:39 AM

I believe the 13s have a different size fog light bulb...

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**Audacious** · 06-25-2012 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by NPuter

I believe the 13s have a different size fog light bulb...

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yep, I think it's H8 instead of H11.

**a5sport** · 07-05-2012 09:04 AM

Well...my wife got the car Tuesday...were supposed to have had the car last Saturday...but a data link between the dealership and the state DMV went down last week...and they weren't able to deliver any cars until Monday the 2nd.

Spent all day yesterday (July 4th) adding "goodies" to it, including the yellow Hoen fog light bulbs. Should have been a quick deal with the bulbs...but was far from it.

Yes, the 2013 fog light bulbs are easily accessible from the wheel wells as in the past, but the Hoen yellow bulbs I purchased would not go in no matter what I tried. And I tried for the better (worse?) part of half an hour.

After drving myself nuts trying all sorts of things, I finally put the OEM & the Hoen bulb side by side, and noticed that one of the three tabs on the Hoen bulbs was about 1/8 of an inch wider than the OEM bulb, and that ended up being the reason the Hoen bulbs would not turn into the fog light housing. Took some small metal snips, removed the necessary metal...and in they went. ARRGGHH!! This did not amuse me one bit, considering it was about 90 degrees yesterday.

I have been using aftermarket bulbs in cars since the late 1960s, and this is the first time I have ever had an issue like this. Not sure if this is due to some change in the fog light assemblies in the 2013 A4s, as they are quite different from previous years, but folks with 2013 A/S4s may want to be on the lookout for this when changing bulbs.

The install of the Valentine One wiring went smoothly, as always. Installing some Compact Air Horns on the RHS behind the fog light assembly was only mildly tortureous, and the few other small bits were also easy.

The car was supposed to have been delivered with the Audi Rear Deck Spoiler & Side Sills painted & installed, as well as the chrome exhaust tips, but they all were delayed in shipping from Audi, so we hope to have everything in, painted, and installed by the middle of next week. Will post pics when the car is done.

The car is basically a 4-door version of my A5, and it does drive just like it. We took an hour ride with it Tuesday evening, on some very narrow & twisty roads near where we live, and it was great. The 19" Hartman wheels & tires do make the difference. Just a shame that they no longer are available with the Sport Package. Bummer. But no matter, Achtuning were there to help...and all is right with the car.

**dbX79** · 07-05-2012 09:39 AM

Yea I would assume there would be some slight changes even with bulbs but no one would know that until trying. Glad to hear you got the car you wanted. Those 2013 are a bit pricey for me but I just got my 2012 about a month ago so I'm happy with that.

**OmaHahn** · 07-05-2012 01:42 PM

What type fog bulb did you buy/use? Was it H11 or H8?

**vtheman** · 07-05-2012 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by a5sport

Well...my wife got the car Tuesday...were supposed to have had the car last Saturday...but a data link between the dealership and the state DMV went down last week...and they weren't able to deliver any cars until Monday the 2nd.

Spent all day yesterday (July 4th) adding "goodies" to it, including the yellow Hoen fog light bulbs. Should have been a quick deal with the bulbs...but was far from it.

Yes, the 2013 fog light bulbs are easily accessible from the wheel wells as in the past, but the Hoen yellow bulbs I purchased would not go in no matter what I tried. And I tried for the better (worse?) part of half an hour.

After drving myself nuts trying all sorts of things, I finally put the OEM & the Hoen bulb side by side, and noticed that one of the three tabs on the Hoen bulbs was about 1/8 of an inch wider than the OEM bulb, and that ended up being the reason the Hoen bulbs would not turn into the fog light housing. Took some small metal snips, removed the necessary metal...and in they went. ARRGGHH!! This did not amuse me one bit, considering it was about 90 degrees yesterday.

I have been using aftermarket bulbs in cars since the late 1960s, and this is the first time I have ever had an issue like this. Not sure if this is due to some change in the fog light assemblies in the 2013 A4s, as they are quite different from previous years, but folks with 2013 A/S4s may want to be on the lookout for this when changing bulbs.

The install of the Valentine One wiring went smoothly, as always. Installing some Compact Air Horns on the RHS behind the fog light assembly was only mildly tortureous, and the few other small bits were also easy.

The car was supposed to have been delivered with the Audi Rear Deck Spoiler & Side Sills painted & installed, as well as the chrome exhaust tips, but they all were delayed in shipping from Audi, so we hope to have everything in, painted, and installed by the middle of next week. Will post pics when the car is done.

The car is basically a 4-door version of my A5, and it does drive just like it. We took an hour ride with it Tuesday evening, on some very narrow & twisty roads near where we live, and it was great. The 19" Hartman wheels & tires do make the difference. Just a shame that they no longer are available with the Sport Package. Bummer. But no matter, Achtuning were there to help...and all is right with the car.

And there is a good reason why it didn't fit. You were trying to stick an H11 (55w) bulb into an H8 (35w) socket. Not such a bright idea especially if the wiring is not up for it.

**dbX79** · 07-05-2012 04:32 PM

A4's use only H11's right?

**B8_Jim** · 07-05-2012 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by dbX79

A4's use only H11's right?

I think the B8.5 refresh uses H8's for the fogs.

**NPuter** · 07-05-2012 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by B8_Jim

I think the B8.5 refresh uses H8's for the fogs.

Correct. Sendmeone installed aftermarket fogs on his B8.5 S4. He said they went in smoothly, and it only took him 5 min...

**Audacious** · 07-05-2012 05:49 PM

I said that like 8 posts up, but whatever

**a5sport** · 07-09-2012 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by vtheman

And there is a good reason why it didn't fit. You were trying to stick an H11 (55w) bulb into an H8 (35w) socket. Not such a bright idea especially if the wiring is not up for it.

"Not such a bright idea..." that wasn't intentional...was it?

Yes...the 2013s are H8s...but was told by a Tech at the dealership they were H11s...because there were no specs available anywhere in April, when we ordered the car...hence the reason I ordered the H11s in the first place. There is no problem with the slightly added wattage on the wiring. Not that much of a difference. Going double or triple wattage over the OEM may cause issues, however.

I've run 85/100 watt H4s in cars in the past, and never had any wiring issues either. Have had them in a pair 1990 SAAB 900 SPGs for the past 20 years.

**matay** · 12-18-2012 08:50 PM

so for 2013 A4, H8 for foglights and wt type for the Lowbeam bi-xenon?

**jlaudio** · 12-18-2012 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by matay

so for 2013 A4, H8 for foglights and wt type for the Lowbeam bi-xenon?

most likely d3s like our b8's
no way to know unless you take the bulb out

**Für Deutschland** · 12-26-2012 08:00 AM

How about license plate bulbs, On my 2010 i swapped with led's which i'd like to do on my 2013 i'm picking up saturday. Anyone have any ides on bulb size?

**jlaudio** · 12-26-2012 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Für Deutschland

How about license plate bulbs, On my 2010 i swapped with led's which i'd like to do on my 2013 i'm picking up saturday. Anyone have any ides on bulb size?

your '13 already has led plate light bulbs from the factory

**Für Deutschland** · 12-26-2012 08:31 AM

oh, lol, i feel dumb, I didn't know that. Well that's pretty awesome. Thank you

**jlaudio** · 12-26-2012 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Für Deutschland

oh, lol, i feel dumb, I didn't know that. Well that's pretty awesome. Thank you

i wouldn't! congrats on the car!

**bigdadi** · 12-26-2012 07:09 PM

After seeing the easy fog light replacement, I bought a pair of H11 Hoen Yellow Endurance for my 2012 B8.

**Für Deutschland** · 12-27-2012 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by jlaudio

i wouldn't! congrats on the car!

Thank you very much!

Now i just have to decide what i want to do with fog lights, HID, yellow or xenon match, too many choices lol. I guess the best for yellow and match seem to be hoen still?

**jlaudio** · 12-27-2012 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Für Deutschland

Thank you very much!

Now i just have to decide what i want to do with fog lights, HID, yellow or xenon match, too many choices lol. I guess the best for yellow and match seem to be hoen still?

seems to be the preferred choice. personally i like to run my yellow fogs with just the led DRL's running during rainy weather/snow. the offset of the yellow and blue led's looks spectacular and unique

**coolwater** · 03-17-2013 11:27 AM

What about interior lighting On the b8.5? Is it all led or just the footwells like the b8?

-cW

**jlaudio** · 03-17-2013 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by coolwater

What about interior lighting On the b8.5? Is it all led or just the footwells like the b8?

-cW

i have a b8.5 loaner and the interior lighting is the same as pre-facelift cars

**bigdadi** · 03-18-2013 05:58 PM

I purchased a pair of Hoen yellow fog and been sitting here for last 2-3 months. Next month when the weather gets warmer, I am sure to put them in. Yellow is the best color in bad weather, fog, rain & snow. Up in the mountain roads, you'll see all light poles are fit with yellow color bulbs.

**c3A4** · 03-19-2013 07:02 PM

I swapped all the bulbs to led in the interior except for the foot wells, only leds inside.

**soundfx** · 03-25-2013 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by NPuter

Correct. Sendmeone installed aftermarket fogs on his B8.5 S4. He said they went in smoothly, and it only took him 5 min...

Yes the 2013's now use an H8 35 Watt bulb in the fog lights. The H11 will also work but slight mod to the mount will need to be done.

Hope this helps

**SleeperCar** · 04-21-2013 06:10 AM

just order some H8 HOEN endurance bulbs for my B8.5. Going to drop those in ASAP!

**Audi9512** · 04-29-2013 06:22 PM

How did that work for you? I orderd H8 led bulbs for my foglights tow but they came with a decoder cable i dont know if i really need that cable do i? Thanks..

**SleeperCar** · 04-29-2013 07:56 PM

The install could not have been easier.... Go in through the wheel well. I followed davidb8s method on audienthusiast.com. It took me all of 15 minutes, and that's because I did it at night lol!

One pointer, pull the wire out before twisting the fog bulb out

**Audi9512** · 04-29-2013 09:00 PM

Wow thanks :) cant wait tomorrow ill put mine in! What about the decoder cable? There is no need for it!?

**SleeperCar** · 04-30-2013 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Audi9512

Wow thanks :) cant wait tomorrow ill put mine in! What about the decoder cable? There is no need for it!?

No, it should just be "plugnplay"

**t3han0maly** · 05-01-2013 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by a5sport

The install of the Valentine One wiring went smoothly, as always. Installing some Compact Air Horns on the RHS behind the fog light assembly was only mildly tortureous, and the few other small bits were also easy.

Hey man, I tried to send you a PM but didnt see the option to do that under your profile. Where did you wire your V1. I got mine a couple weeks ago and was planning on taping a fuse but not sure which one to use.