Chrome trim

[tony_anon]

My A4 B6 2003 1.9TDI is a SE but has the black trim around the windows etc. Is it possible to replace this with a chrome trim? I thought all SE's came with chrome like the VW's?

[RickT]

All SE's come with it.. I have never heard of one with it it??

I have looked at fitting it to mine... its not a cheap or easy option..

Search the forum for "OPTION CODES" and enter all your options codes to check if it is an SE..

RicKT

[sean red i]

thought it was an option on SE. standard on s.line etc.

[RickT]

No.. from day one ...

STANDARD - without,
SPORT - Without
SE - With

Unless some one who order an SE said they dont want the trim which i can not see happening

[tony_anon]

Here are my option codes to check for SE model:

E0A = no special edition
7A0 = without CD changer/CD player
4UF = drivers and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
6XD = outer rear view mirrors: powered, heated
5SJ = outer left rear view mirror: convex
6TS = outer right rear view mirror: non-spherical, large viewing field
1KD = disc brakes, rear
J0R = battery 380 A (80 Ah)
1LZ = front disc brakes, standard ventilation
1BA = standard suspension/shock absorption
3FA = without roof insert (standard roof)
5MA = decorative inserts
7X0 = without park distance control
4R4 = power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker
F0A = no special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
8GU = alternator 140A
0G1 = gearshift lever
0YH = weight category rear axle weight range 8
0JJ = weight category front axle weight range 9
T5X = components for, base engine, unit 038.L
3ND = rear seat bench/backrest, unfolding
8JK = ellipsoidal headlight for driving on the left
U1B = instrument insert with mph speedometer, clock, tachometer and trip odometer
X2B = national sales program Great Britain
1N1 = power steering
1MR = leather steering wheel
8Q1 = headlight-range adjustment
9Q2 = multi-function indicator/on-board computer with check control
8Z5 = engine cooling system, type 1
MS7 = 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine 1.9 L/74 kW TDI pump-jet injection system, base engine is T5X/T21/T71
7Q0 = without navigation device
C2F = alloy wheels 7J x 16 Alu-3, offset 42
7K0 = without tire pressure warning light
4X3 = side airbag front with curtain airbag
VJ1 = reinforced bumpers
6R2 = leather gearshift boot
3L3 = manual height adjustment for front seats
4KC = side and rear windows tinted
3Y0 = without roll-up sun screen
4K4 = radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and separate trunk release
5D1 = carrier frequency 433.92 MHz
1SA = without additional engine guard
0GZ = emissions concept EU 3
Q1A = standard front seats
4GP = windshield tinted with sun band and viewing window for vehicle identification number


I don't have any tinted windows! Not sure but where is the reference to the chrome trim? I think from the above, its a SE model.

[AudiSport]

There is a currenlt post on this subject at audi-sport.net

Interesting reading as I too wanted to change the trim.. But it looks to be a 'no-go' due the the time and cost involved!

[RickT]

just had a thought... this may be a answer..

I see you have the 74kw engine.. ie 100BHP (not RED "I")

i know the 1.9TDI 130BHP for sure came with the crome.. maybe the SE on the 100BHP didnt come as standard with it??

Just a thought..

RicKT

[sean red i]

didnt think it was standard on se, my works company cars are se models and none have chrome, they are not red i. if it came for free and looked better company would of had it

[tony_anon]

Can it be replaced by the dealer? Who else does it? Cheers.

[purplesweetie]

My motor is a A4 Avant sport FSI B6.
Ive just had all of my chrome trim replaced under warranty and an audi dealer took 2 days to do the work. At £110 +vat per hour it would cost a small fortune.

[madfella65]

Chrome can be re-fitted, i know a garage where the wrong order was submitted for a car:confused: , it came with no chrome, garage had to turn around - order and fit the chrome - parts cost over €700 and i don't know how long it took,:mad: i.e. with enough money & enough time anything is possible!!;)

[bamjimpat]

It was an option when you bought the car, SE or not. I've got a 1.8T Quattro SE and mines not got one either.

Wish it did but i'm starting to like the idea that everyone else has got one and mine hasn't. Got some black inserts on my wheels and getting some black front lights to match!

[michaelahill]

ummmm at lots of ££££s i think i will stick with the black trim as well! Would have loved to have had chrome but when buying 2nd hand you never get a list of options!! Black Lights sound interesting though!!

[Froggy]

I'm sure you could specify no chrome as a no cost option on the SE if you wanted to, same with black or chrome roof bars.

Chrome was certainly standard when I ordered mine.