Audi A3 8V Saloon Rear Tail Light Wiring Harness Cable LED Right O/S 8V5945096A

Audi A3 8V Saloon Rear Tail Light Wiring Harness Cable LED Right O/S is an original electrical installation component designed to support the right rear LED tail light in the sedan body style. Thanks to its factory-spec fitment, the wiring harness ensures a stable electrical connection, proper lighting function, and safe vehicle operation. It is a practical solution for replacing damaged wiring after a collision, repairing lighting errors, or performing an LED tail light conversion in an Audi A3 8V Saloon.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V5945096A-2
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V5945096A
• Substitutable numbers: 8V5945096A, 8V5 945 096 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Part type: Wire Harness
• Category: Wiring Harnesses, Cables & Connectors

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented wiring harness is a component of the rear lighting system and operates in the right rear area of the vehicle body. It is responsible for supplying power and control signals to the right LED tail light, which is crucial for the proper operation of position lights, brake lights, turn signals, or license plate lighting (depending on the specific lamp configuration). Precise connector fitment and wire length facilitate installation and reduce the risk of mechanical stress on the wiring.

Construction and function of the wiring harness

The harness belongs to the Wires, harnesses, and connectors group, meaning it is designed as a complete connection between the main electrical installation and the rear LED tail light. The connectors used are prepared for operation in the trunk compartment and the body area, where variable temperature conditions and increased humidity occur. Proper wire routing minimizes the risk of chafing, short circuits, and communication errors in the lighting system.

Thanks to its factory design, the harness works with the original brackets and guides in the Audi body, which helps maintain an organized installation and facilitates potential future servicing. This is particularly important in vehicles equipped with advanced lighting control systems, where the quality of connections has a direct impact on preventing error codes in the control modules.

Benefits of using an original Audi wiring harness

Using an original wiring harness dedicated to the Audi A3 8V Saloon offers a number of practical benefits:

• precise fitment for the right rear LED tail light and vehicle installation,
• compliance with the factory electrical schematic,
• reduction of the risk of lighting system errors and dashboard warning messages,
• no need for modifying connectors or wire insulation,
• easier diagnostics of potential future faults.

This solution is especially recommended for post-accident repairs, when both the lamps and sections of the installation are damaged, as well as when replacing components after long-term use in harsh conditions.

Condition of the component and service application

The offered wiring harness is a used part, which makes it cost-effective compared to new components while maintaining factory design and compatibility. It is a good solution for workshops specializing in the Audi brand as well as individual users who want to restore full functionality to the rear lighting without using aftermarket replacements that require installation modifications.

In practice, the harness will prove useful both when replacing a damaged section of the installation and during a comprehensive rebuild of the right rear body section following bodywork and paint repairs. Maintaining the original wire routing helps avoid issues with leaks, chafing, and improper operation of the LED lamps.

Expanding the installation in the Audi wires and harnesses group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional harnesses, wire sections, or lamp connectors, check out the available parts in the Audi wires, harnesses, and connectors category.

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