Premium Plus interior light vs Prestige interior light

[Lct14558]

Hi all, first post here! Used to own a B6, been driving that for 11 years. Now I'm in the market to get a B9!

Quick question.

Anyone have any details on the difference between the interior ambient LED lights for premium plus vs prestige?

I ABSOLUTELY cannot find any detail on this on the audi website. Seriously, the Audi USA website has ZERO details on the options/packages available. We are at the mercy of their acronyms making sense.

Enough of the rant. So, does anyone know the difference? Can I still change the LED light colors in a premium plus? Or is that only for a prestige model?

[jmeenach]

The P+ states "Ambient LED interior lighting", whereas the Prestige states "Ambient LED interior lighting plus package", which leads me to believe they are NOT the same. I would imaging the "plus package" give you the illuminated cup holders, color changing lighting, etc.

[plat]

The P+ states "Ambient LED interior lighting", whereas the Prestige states "Ambient LED interior lighting plus package", which leads me to believe they are NOT the same. I would imaging the "plus package" give you the illuminated cup holders, color changing lighting, etc.

That is correct. Here's the description of "Ambient LED Interior Lighting Plus Package" from the Audi Canada website:

Interior Ambient Lighting Package plus

Additional ambient lighting for the centre console and front and rear side sills with three pre-defined colour profiles and individually adjustable colour profiles. Interactive colour profiles are controlled by the MMI menu.

I like it. Nice and fancy. I wish my new S5 had it. Color changing interior lights and dash lights is nothing new. They're available in a lot of Japanese brand cars sold in Asia since two to three years ago.

[Lct14558]

Thanks all! I guess the Audi Canada website is better than the USA one, much like everything else in that country is better than USA.

Follow up question, does the Premium Plus interior lighting allow color changing? I sat in a B9 the other day, and the light was red...Is it stuck as red forever?

[jmeenach]

Thanks all! I guess the Audi Canada website is better than the USA one, much like everything else in that country is better than USA.

Follow up question, does the Premium Plus interior lighting allow color changing? I sat in a B9 the other day, and the light was red...Is it stuck as red forever?

My guess is that it would be stuck red. Per the explanation above, you should be able to change the color profiles through MMI. If there is an option that allows you to do so, then you can change them. If there is not an option, you cannot. Since these cars are still so new to the market, I think your best bet is to try it out for yourself at the dealer.

[plat]

Thanks all! I guess the Audi Canada website is better than the USA one, much like everything else in that country is better than USA.

Follow up question, does the Premium Plus interior lighting allow color changing? I sat in a B9 the other day, and the light was red...Is it stuck as red forever?

When I was doing extensive research on the S5, I found both the Audi Canada and US websites are a big let down when it comes to detailed information. What's the use of a website with little info? It drives me nuts that the Audi US and Canada pay their marketing employees big $$ for such a shabby job. I had to scour the UK and ROW websites and eBrochures to get the info I needed. Some info didn't apply to the NAR market like the motorized folding side mirrors but most info is accurate.

[NPuter]

I find the new ambient lighting (the "plus" package) really cool.

See 2:50:

[AUDIMAN33]

Get a B8.5 LOL

[Mitchfin]

So, I bought a B9 premium plus (not enough prestige difference to justify) and Audis website says that the lighting plus package has an extra LED strip and is color customizable. But mine has that extra led strip in the trim that the prestige has but only lights up red when you turn the car on or have a vehicle approaching in exit assist but it is there and will be interesting to see if this is just an easy coding trick to activate the Plus part of the lighting package.

[casualalfredo]

Get a B8.5 LOL

LMAO

[gearskin]

dang makes me wanna trade in my 2014 a4 for this... but I'm prob already upside down on it... plus i drive too much id hate to ruin the mileage on this beauty quick.

[Ray Khan]

In the Premium Q7 there are no ambient lighting LED strips on the interior trim. In the Premium Plus there are. They are red initially and then change to white. Only the brightness can be adjusted. In the Prestige the LED's color can be adjusted. I'm hoping that the LED's and controller are the same between the Premium Plus the Prestige and that someone figure's out how to do it through the hidden menu.

[Mitchfin]

In the Premium Q7 there are no ambient lighting LED strips on the interior trim. In the Premium Plus there are. They are red initially and then change to white. Only the brightness can be adjusted. In the Prestige the LED's color can be adjusted. I'm hoping that the LED's and controller are the same between the Premium Plus the Prestige and that someone figure's out how to do it through the hidden menu.

After looking at a photo of a prestige A4 I saw that they have door pocket and footwell lighting that the Premium Plus doesn't have, but all others are the same (including contour light in the trim that lights red), so hopefully it is an easy retrofit or you can adjust the color with a mod on the existing light. Can't wait for coding on these.

UPDATE: Just looked under the footwell and all 4 have LED lights that don't turn on so the only difference in lighting components with the Prestige is the door pocket.

[Mpower2170]

Interested in finding out when someone gets a code to activate this feature on the Premium Plus. Don't care to spend all the extra money for the Prestige just so I can change the ambient interior color, when I can simply hook up a VAGCOM

[Mitchfin]

Interested in finding out when someone gets a code to activate this feature on the Premium Plus. Don't care to spend all the extra money for the Prestige just so I can change the ambient interior color, when I can simply hook up a VAGCOM

My thoughts exactly, the only thing that would get in the way is if they are different LEDS, if the premium plus has one color LEDs instead of multi color. I doubt Audi would go out of their way to take on the cost of two parts though. But I'm ready for a little blue and green.

[name.goes.here]

I find the new ambient lighting (the "plus" package) really cool.

See 2:50:

Most informative video I watched to date - thanks for posting.

[Mpower2170]

Hi all, first post here! Used to own a B6, been driving that for 11 years. Now I'm in the market to get a B9!

Quick question.

Anyone have any details on the difference between the interior ambient LED lights for premium plus vs prestige?

I ABSOLUTELY cannot find any detail on this on the audi website. Seriously, the Audi USA website has ZERO details on the options/packages available. We are at the mercy of their acronyms making sense.

Enough of the rant. So, does anyone know the difference? Can I still change the LED light colors in a premium plus? Or is that only for a prestige model?

According to the official Audi booklet, Premium and Premium Plus have "LED Interior lighting (entry, footwell, vanity, door handles, console, ambient)" whereas the Prestige has "Interior lighting package plus (adds: door trim contour, door pockets & color options)"

[LXXIII]

Just wondering if anyone has any news on this.

The white light is most likely all 3 RGB colors lit at once. There's no way Audi ordered separate white-only LEDs just for the P+. As long as the color-changing controller is physically intact, a software tweak would be possible.

[Mitchfin]

Just wondering if anyone has any news on this.

The white light is most likely all 3 RGB colors lit at once. There's no way Audi ordered separate white-only LEDs just for the P+. As long as the color-changing controller is physically intact, a software tweak would be possible.

Unfortunately referenceing part numbers in the prestige and the premium plus they are different parts all together :/ someone activated the color temperature dial on their premium plus and it didn't do anything.

[JavikoA4]

Only Prestige has different color ambient lights that will illuminate cup holders, door trims, foot. Premium plus does not come with that option on the MMI and does not have lights on the door panels.

[OmaHahn]

Thanks all! I guess the Audi Canada website is better than the USA one, much like everything else in that country is better than USA.

Careful!! We have friends in Canada and the Health Care sucks!!!!! One of their friends has very aggressive cancer and she has to wait on a list with people with less severe forms and also has to wait for doctors and other weird sh1t, very messed up system!

[Sojournin]

On my prestige, there are lights in all the places. Those can be individually adjusted (i.e. console, footwell) by color and brightness. There are also pre-set color schemes (i.e. Maritime blue) if you don't care to customize them further. If you want, I can check which individual options at night and let you know.

According to the official Audi booklet, Premium and Premium Plus have "LED Interior lighting (entry, footwell, vanity, door handles, console, ambient)" whereas the Prestige has "Interior lighting package plus (adds: door trim contour, door pockets & color options)"

[audinator]

have this pic from my trip home ... thought I'd throw it up ...

[dbuxton13]

Does the VC autodim for night, or do you have to adjust it? Can it be adjusted further? Still seems a bit bright for night driving.

[Top1105]

I can be adjusted a lot, from super dim where you can barely see it to super bright. Also can be completely turned off.

[resolute]

Careful!! We have friends in Canada and the Health Care sucks!!!!! One of their friends has very aggressive cancer and she has to wait on a list with people with less severe forms and also has to wait for doctors and other weird sh1t, very messed up system!

Wtf are you taking about??? I live in Canada and the amount of bull shit that I hear regarding health care is nuts. My mom had cancer and from the moment she was diagnosed she received the best possible care. No delays... she had surgery in 2 days after she was diagnosed to try and remove the tumor... and started chemo within a matter of a week or so after that.. and did not pay a nickel for the treatment. She lived for a year, even though she had been given 3 months to live. No medical system in the world could have done better. You need to realize that people in Canada go to the ER because they have a cold.... that is our problem... abuse of the system. Don't critisize what you don't know or understand. Sure there are cases that slip through, but there is usually a reason that is not so apparent.... nothing is perfect. Oh. By the way my mom's treatments would have cost $10,000+ per round of chemo in the US. My mom did 6 rounds. Even with a typical medical insurance it would have been $3000 - $5000 (or more) per round... here $0

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[Top1105]

I'm Canadian living in the US. I lived in a few provinces in Canada before, and health care MIGHT suck, depending on the province. Not sure where you live in Canada.

Nova Scotia was fine, my mom's heart surgery was promptly scheduled, everything went perfectly, etc. Everything else there might suck, but not the medical care.

But we had no luck with the health care system in British Columbia, my dad had gout and in his feet, was repeatedly misdiagnosed by both UCB Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital. More then 4 doctors and a specialist couldn't figure it out, even after a CT scan and multiple x-rays. We were neglected, lines were hours longs, given wrong medications (antibiotics) for weeks, etc. In the end, about 2 months later, he had to go to Seattle for care, took an hour to figure it out, gave him proper diagnostic, medication, he was better the next day. We were lucky it was not something life threatening and that he could afford private care somewhere else. Doctors in Seattle told us gout is one of the simplest diagnostics there is and could not understand how the BC doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed. Never trusted the BC medical system again. It was so bad a lawyer recommended a malpractice lawsuit, but my dad hates lawyers and never went through with it. Have a few other bad stories about it too, but that's the main one.

Also its not 'free' in BC, its like forced insurance (kinda like it is in the US). At the end of each year, they send us a bill unless you're low income. Can't remember the exact amount, but it was around $1,000. It's less than what I pay for insurance in the US, but the point is, it's not free like most people say. I also rather pay more for better care in the US anyways.

[resolute]

I'm in BC... not sure how long ago your experience was from... and I have heard of issues in the past.... but my experiences have been good. (Knock on wood). Health premiums in BC (MSP) are paid by the person and not the employer (like in Ontario). It costs $75 per month if you have a net income higher than $33000 per year (after deductions)... if you make less than that it's subsidized further. Free to those under 18 and those making less than $24000 per year. You do not pay to visit a doctor, go to hospital or to a walk-in clinic. If you qualify for the full subsidy (low income)... you also get free chiropractor, physiotherapy and massages. If you make more... there are some pay per usage fees for the chiropractic, etc. I'm not saying that it's perfect.... far from it... and isolated problems do occur... and it's absolutely terrible when they do. You cannot sue the doctor.... unless there was malicious intent but your dad certainly could and should take to the health board and discuss with his local MLA. Gout is a very simple diagnosis.... my dad has it. No excuse for that.

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[ChiPhil]

Just wondering if anyone has any news on this.

The white light is most likely all 3 RGB colors lit at once. There's no way Audi ordered separate white-only LEDs just for the P+. As long as the color-changing controller is physically intact, a software tweak would be possible.

I have a 2017 Premium Plus with everything the Base Prestige has save for the HUD and while it says it has the Interior Lighting Package (not plus), I agree that there has to be a way to activate the color change. After all, the same strips turn from white to red upon entry and exit as well as when certain Side assist options are engaged.

[Mitchfin]

I have a 2017 Premium Plus with everything the Base Prestige has save for the HUD and while it says it has the Interior Lighting Package (not plus), I agree that there has to be a way to activate the color change. After all, the same strips turn from white to red upon entry and exit as well as when certain Side assist options are engaged.

They are not the same strips. They are different parts so you would need to replace all of them with the RGB leds on the prestige. The door strips on the premium plus do not turn white, only red. A Q7 owner tried to activate and got the right menu and everything but it doesn't work. And I personally have compared part numbers to a prestige owner and they are 100% different parts.

[ChiPhil]

"The door strips on the premium plus do not turn white, only red."
Ok, are we talking about different strips (I may be confused). My strips on the door trim (high and low), dash, etc are white normally (brightness adjustable) but turn red on entry and during warnings. Premium Plus

[Mitchfin]

"The door strips on the premium plus do not turn white, only red."
Ok, are we talking about different strips (I may be confused). My strips on the door trim (high and low), dash, etc are white normally (brightness adjustable) but turn red on entry and during warnings. Premium Plus

The 'Contour' lights that are just above the door handles that look like they are part of the chrome are the ones that turn red on entry and exit as well as exit assist.

[Mitchfin]

This may help clarify, this light only goes red on premium plus.

[ChiPhil]

Well there goes my attention to detail. Completely assumed it was the same strip but will check when get back home. Thanks for the clarification!

[bengtc]

Can the white light strip underthe front door speakers be changed? I have tried every setting and it stays white...

[Top1105]

The LED strips are the same in the Prestige and Premium Plus, BUT Audi didn't install the wiring to enable the other colors in the Premium Plus.

http://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b...-pack-2905608/

[LmG7119]

Careful!! We have friends in Canada and the Health Care sucks!!!!! One of their friends has very aggressive cancer and she has to wait on a list with people with less severe forms and also has to wait for doctors and other weird sh1t, very messed up system!

That is total BS.

[CeeGee60]

The LED strips are the same in the Prestige and Premium Plus, BUT Audi didn't install the wiring to enable the other colors in the Premium Plus.

http://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b...-pack-2905608/

Actually, its in there. If you pull the cover from the door, you will see 2 plugs. One white (black with white) and the other red (black with red). The RED version is the one that can do the Multi-Colored Ambient Lighting. I saw this on a website awhile back looking to change mine. I think the SW needs to be updated as well but the equipment is already in the car.

I checked yesterday and I don't even have the color changes when I change driving modes. I will find that website and post it here when I can.

[Vinhouw]

So i have a premium base model 2020, i only have the basic white lights. I went ahead and order the after market ambient light, the one that run across the dashboard. The wiring harness is supposed to piggyback on the footwell light which is a 2-pin connector. Unfortunately, the wire harness (splitter wire) that came with the led strip is different and is a 4 Pin connector , obviously for the RGB feature. Do i need to modify my harness to make it fit to my connector?

Now i am confused, do the P+ and Prestige footwell light connector is different than the base premium model? I know they changed the connector from the B8 to the B9.

This is what my connector looks like for my footwell light (new version):




And this one is the wire splitter harness that I need to piggy back on an existing connection on the car:



For the people who own a P+ or PP, which connector do you have for your foot light?

[bodmanza]

I have the "Progressiv" model in Canada, which I am gathering is the mid range Premium Plus in 'Murica. Any options to add more ambient lighting? I only have the white strips in the cup holder, no door strips that I can tell?