Audi A3 S3 RS3 8V 2017-2020 LED Auto Headlight Fog Switch 8V0941531AR

£19.42

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Name: Audi A3 S3 RS3 8V 2017-2020 LED Auto Headlight Fog Switch 8V0941531AR
Brand: Audi
SKU: 206335119828
Price: 19.42 GBP
Availability: InStock

Factory-supplied used dashboard switch assembly | photographed item | exact-suffix fitment

8V0 941 531 AR / 8V0941531AR / 5PR BLACK

Critical correction before purchase
The identification label visible in the listing photographs reads 8V0 941 531 AR with colour code 5PR. This exact AR suffix is the fitment reference. Do not order from registration year, engine size, visual shape or the eBay compatibility banner alone. A switch ending N, R or any other suffix must not be treated as interchangeable unless a VIN-based parts catalogue confirms it.

Actual Item Photographs

The switch shown below is the item being offered. Compare the front controls, rear connector, locating tabs and identification label with the unit removed from your vehicle.

Actual Audi A3 8V headlight and fog light control switch front view

Actual item: front control face with AUTO, lighting, fog and dimmer functions.

Rear label showing Audi switch part number 8V0 941 531 AR 5PR

Fitment evidence: rear label shows 8V0 941 531 AR and 5PR.

Audi headlight switch connector and housing detail

Connector, casing and locking-tab detail.

Side profile and mounting features.

Audi A3 dashboard lighting switch additional view

Additional condition and control-face view.

Audi A3 light control switch rear and connector view

Additional rear housing and connector view.

Reference Vehicle & Fitting Location

Reference vehicle: facelift Audi A3 8V Sportback 5-door. Vehicle and trim are shown only to identify the generation and body style.

Location: driver-side outer dashboard beside the steering column. The module operates the exterior-light selection and related switch functions.

Reference photo credits: Peulle and HennersL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Images are illustrative and do not show the donor vehicle.

Part Identity, Specification & Function

8V0941531ARExact manufacturer part number

5PRSabre black trim colour

Approx. 0.15 kgCatalogue weight

AUTO LIGHTSLED HEADLAMPSFOG FUNCTIONSDASH DIMMERRAIN/LIGHT SENSOR

This dashboard multiple-switch module sends the driver's lighting selections to the vehicle electrical system. Depending on the vehicle's factory equipment, it provides rotary selection for automatic/exterior lighting, front all-weather or fog-light command, rear fog-light command and instrument illumination adjustment.

Construction: moulded black polymer fascia and housing, integrated electronic switchgear, rotary control, push buttons, illumination elements and a multi-pin electrical connector. Catalogue dimensions are approximately 6 x 10.4 x 5.8 cm. Internal component composition may vary by production revision.

Catalogue-linked equipment codes: KS0 (without head-up display), 8N6 (light/rain sensor), QJ1 (chrome package), GP1 (special upgrade measures), 8Q3 (automatic dynamic headlamp range adjustment) and 8IT (LED headlamps). VIN data and the number on the removed switch take priority over this summary.

Verified Compatibility Table

Compatibility is configuration-specific.
Every vehicle below still requires the exact 8V0941531AR / 5PR number, matching connector, matching control icons and the correct factory equipment. Registration year alone is not proof of fitment.

Vehicle	Generation / Body	Verified Model Years	Status & Conditions
Audi A3	8V Sportback 5-door	2017-2020	CONDITIONAL FIT — facelift cars using exact AR/5PR switch and matching equipment.
Audi A3	8V Saloon	2017-2020	CONDITIONAL FIT — exact number, PR codes, connector and switch face must match.
Audi A3 Cabriolet	8V Convertible	2017-2021	CONDITIONAL FIT — catalogue application; VIN confirmation required.
Audi S3	8V facelift	2017-2020	CONDITIONAL FIT — exact AR/5PR configuration only.
Audi RS3	8V facelift Sportback / Saloon	2017-2020	CONDITIONAL FIT — market/body specification varies; verify VIN and removed unit.
Audi A3 e-tron	8V Sportback plug-in hybrid	2017-2018	MARKET-SPECIFIC — exact-number confirmation mandatory.
Audi Q2	GA	2017 onward	POSSIBLE EXACT-NUMBER APPLICATION — do not order without VIN/current-switch confirmation.

Important: engine size, fuel type, gearbox and quattro/front-wheel drive do not by themselves identify the correct switch. The electrical equipment codes and exact suffix are decisive.

Vehicles & Configurations This Will Not Fit

Not Confirmed / Not Compatible	Reason
Audi A3 8P generation, approximately 2003-2012	NO — different generation, dashboard and electrical architecture.
Audi A3 8Y fourth generation, 2020 onward	NO — a 2020 registration can be either late 8V or new 8Y; chassis must be checked.
Most pre-facelift A3 8V vehicles, 2012-2016	NOT VERIFIED — the photographed AR revision is catalogued principally for facelift applications.
3-door A3 hatchback	NOT CONFIRMED — no verified exact-number application found for this listing.
Any switch ending N, R or another suffix	DO NOT ASSUME — similar appearance does not make a different electronic revision interchangeable.
Cars without AUTO/light-rain sensor, with different headlamp type or different button layout	NO unless a VIN catalogue explicitly returns 8V0941531AR.
Different connector, locating tabs, trim colour or fog/dimmer icons	NO — compare photographs before ordering.

Buy the Correct Part First Time

Read the number directly from your removed switch. It must be 8V0 941 531 AR.
Confirm the colour code 5PR where shown.
Match AUTO, fog/all-weather, rear-fog and illumination-dimmer symbols exactly.
Compare the rear connector, pin arrangement, casing shape and locating tabs with every listing photo.
Check the vehicle's PR equipment codes, especially 8N6, 8Q3 and 8IT.
Send the full 17-character VIN and a clear photo of the removed switch label through eBay Messages when uncertain.

Image-first verification: a clear photograph of the removed unit and its label is more reliable than generic item specifics. We can verify the pictured number and configuration before dispatch.

Common Fault Symptoms

Rotary selector feels loose, sticks, fails to latch or does not register a position.
AUTO-light selection works intermittently even though the sensor and wiring test correctly.
Front all-weather/fog or rear fog command does not respond consistently.
Switch illumination or instrument-light dimmer becomes intermittent.
Exterior lights change when the control is touched or moved.
Lighting-related diagnostic faults remain after lamps, fuses, wiring and control modules have been checked.

Diagnosis matters: these symptoms can also be caused by a rain/light sensor, fuse, wiring, connector, body-control module, coding or lamp fault. Replace the switch only after the fault has been traced to this component or its exact configuration.

Why Choose the Factory-Supplied Used Part?

Original specification benefits

Correct connector geometry and dashboard fit.
Matched illumination colour and symbol layout.
Factory-designed rotary and button feel.
Correct communication and PR-code configuration when the suffix matches.
Reuses an existing serviceable component rather than manufacturing a replacement.

Risks with a cheap copy

Incorrect icons, logic or lighting colour.
Poor locating-tab fit or connector tolerance.
Intermittent contacts and inconsistent switch feel.
Shorter service life or repeat labour.
Wrong feature set despite a similar-looking fascia.

Used parts may cost substantially less than a new dealer-supplied equivalent and can save up to 70% in some cases. Actual saving depends on current new-part pricing, availability and condition.

Fitting Guide, Tools & Estimated Time

Safety note: exterior lighting is safety-relevant. Use the workshop information for the exact VIN, do not force dashboard trim and have coding/diagnosis completed by a competent technician where required.

Typical tools

PLASTIC TRIM TOOLSMALL TRIM PICKTORCHPROTECTIVE CLOTHSCAN TOOL OPTIONAL

General replacement sequence

Park safely, apply the parking brake, switch all lights and ignition off, remove the key and allow vehicle systems to shut down.
Protect the surrounding dashboard finish with a clean cloth and use only non-marking trim tools.
Release the switch using the exact workshop procedure. Some 8V assemblies use a service-release position by pressing the rotary control inward and rotating it; confirm this for the VIN before applying force.
Draw the module forward, release the electrical connector lock and unplug the unit without pulling the wiring.
Before installation, compare the full part number, 5PR colour code, connector, locating tabs and every control symbol.
Connect the replacement, seat it evenly until the retainers engage and confirm the fascia sits flush.
Test AUTO, side/headlight positions, front/rear fog commands, dimmer illumination and warning messages.
Scan for stored faults and confirm coding/adaptations where the vehicle requires them. An exact like-for-like unit often avoids configuration differences, but coding is not guaranteed to be unnecessary.

Estimated direct replacement time: approximately 15-30 minutes (0.25-0.50 labour hour). Allow 30-60 minutes or more if diagnosis, damaged trim, wiring repair, software coding or fault-finding is required.

Garage Labour Cost Estimator

Static eBay-safe calculation: garage hourly rate x labour time = estimated labour charge. Parts, diagnostics, VAT charged by the garage, coding and consumables are additional.

Garage Rate	15 Minutes / 0.25 hr	30 Minutes / 0.50 hr	Typical Direct-Fit Range
£40 per hour	£10.00	£20.00	£10-£20
£50 per hour	£12.50	£25.00	£12.50-£25
£60 per hour	£15.00	£30.00	£15-£30
£75 per hour	£18.75	£37.50	£18.75-£37.50
£90 per hour	£22.50	£45.00	£22.50-£45
£100 per hour	£25.00	£50.00	£25-£50
£120 per hour	£30.00	£60.00	£30-£60
£150 per hour	£37.50	£75.00	£37.50-£75

Optional fitting service: available subject to technician capacity and prior appointment. Ask through eBay Messages before travelling or purchasing fitting arrangements.

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Illustrative boxed parcels prepared for dispatch

Careful dispatch: items are packed to protect connectors, tabs and cosmetic surfaces. Illustrative dispatch image.

Illustrative photo credits: Visitor7 and ProjectManhattan, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons; dispatch image via Unsplash under the Unsplash licence.

Delivery, International Postage & Collection

UK and international delivery: postage options, delivery estimate and any import charges are shown by eBay at checkout.
Global Shipping Programme: available to eligible destinations and items. eBay controls country eligibility, customs processing and international charges.
Checkout address: we can dispatch only to the delivery address shown on the completed eBay order. Check the full address before payment; it cannot be manually changed by us after checkout.
Collection: available 7 days a week until 8pm by prior appointment, including bank holidays where agreed in advance. Arrange through eBay Messages. Do not travel without confirmation.
Collection directions: exact location and arrival instructions are supplied through eBay after the order/appointment is confirmed.

Current GSP destination coverage

EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Non-EU: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Reunion, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, UAE, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA and Vietnam.

Country and item eligibility can change. The destination, service and charges displayed by eBay at checkout are final.

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Payment, VAT & Returns Information

VAT: no separate VAT amount is added or itemised by the seller on this used part. eBay may collect destination VAT, customs duties or import charges where required, and these are displayed at checkout. No separate reclaimable VAT amount should be assumed unless the order documentation states otherwise.

Returns: confirm fitment before installation and return the item complete, unaltered and in the same condition in which it was supplied. Any refund is processed through the applicable eBay return and buyer-protection rules. A deduction may be considered only where eBay permits it for demonstrable loss in value caused by use, installation, alteration, damage, missing components or a materially different return condition. No automatic restocking deduction applies to an item returned in the same condition.

Condition: this is a used component and may show normal age-related cosmetic marks. Review every actual-item photograph. Only the part and attachments visibly shown are included.

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