A6/S6 - upgrading to e-code headlamps

[Fred Munro]

Lee M. Levitt wrote:


> I just ordered a set of e-code headlamps from pgperformance for my S6. I
> have a quick question for anyone that's already done this upgrade.
>
> Is this a plug and play upgrade or will I have to fabricate a wiring
> harness? (I'll be running stock wattage bulbs, at least for now. I
> understand that higher wattage bulbs requires relays inside the lamp
assy.)
>

The installation is plug and play, Lee, if you use stock wattage bulbs.
Higher wattage bulbs do require relays due to the limited current-carrying
capacity of the OEM switches and wiring.


> Any BTDTs with regard to removal and replacement of the headlamp buckets?

Check out www.urs4.com which has a complete write-up under the Technical
section.

>
> And finally, pgperformance offered me a set of optional clear side
markers.
> I assume that this is strictly a cosmetic upgrade, correct?

The clear side markers are a cosmetic option which came standard on the
European cars. I like the way they look on my S4, but YMMV.

Fred Munro
'94 S4  125k km