OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi cigarette lighter illumination bulb and holder
6K0-919-243 is the original bulb-and-holder assembly used to illuminate the ring around the assigned cigarette lighter. The holder locates the bulb within the original sleeve arrangement and provides the electrical contact needed for the illumination function.
This assembly services the lighter illumination separately from the lighter heating element and complete power socket. If the ring is dark while the socket otherwise operates, inspect the bulb assembly and illumination circuit before replacing the complete socket.
Technical details and supplied quantity
- Manufacturer part number: 6K0-919-243; compact reference 6K0919243.
- Brand: Genuine VW/Audi.
- Component: lighter illumination bulb and holder assembly.
- Function: illumination of the original lighter ring at the assigned mounting location.
- Quantity: one bulb-and-holder assembly. Lighter element, power socket, retaining sleeve and vehicle wiring are separate.
The holder profile must match the original lighter sleeve and electrical attachment. Chassis-number changes can alter the illumination mounting design within the same model year. This part is not a replacement fuse and does not restore a damaged power-socket contact or heating element.
Common reasons to replace
- The original illumination bulb has failed and the lighter ring remains dark.
- The holder or its retaining features are damaged during console or lighter service.
- The original bulb holder is missing after a previous repair.
- Damaged holder contacts prevent a reliable connection after the vehicle circuit has been checked.
A dark ring can also result from a wiring fault, supply problem or damaged sleeve. Diagnose the illumination circuit and inspect its connector before replacing the assembly. If the power socket itself is inoperative, check that circuit separately.
Vehicle fitment
Match the original lighter assembly and the complete chassis number where a split is listed. The fitment table applies to the factory illumination holder assigned 6K0919243, rather than every lighter or power outlet fitted to the same model.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 1996–1997 | 2.8L gasoline V6; 12-valve | B5 Sedan; FWD / quattro; Factory manual / automatic where offered | Original lighter illumination holder assigned 6K0919243. Bulb-and-holder assembly only; not the lighter heating element or complete power socket. |
| Audi A4 | 1997–1999 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline | B5 Sedan; FWD / quattro; Factory manual / automatic where offered | Through VIN 8D-X-199999; 1999 is a chassis-number split. Bulb-and-holder assembly only; not the lighter heating element or complete power socket. |
| Audi A4 | 1998–1999 | 2.8L gasoline V6; 30-valve | B5 Sedan; FWD / quattro; Factory manual / automatic where offered | Through VIN 8D-X-199999; 1999 is a chassis-number split. Bulb-and-holder assembly only; not the lighter heating element or complete power socket. |
| Audi A4 Avant | 1998–1999 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline | B5 Avant; quattro; Factory manual / automatic where offered | Through VIN 8D-X-199999; match original illumination assembly. Bulb-and-holder assembly only; not the lighter heating element or complete power socket. |
| Audi A4 Avant | 1998–1999 | 2.8L gasoline V6; 30-valve | B5 Avant; quattro; Factory manual / automatic where offered | Through VIN 8D-X-199999; match original illumination assembly. Bulb-and-holder assembly only; not the lighter heating element or complete power socket. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1998–2001 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline / 2.8L gasoline V6 | B5 Sedan / Wagon; GLS / GLX; FWD / 4Motion where offered; Factory manual / automatic where offered | Original SCHOELLER lighter illumination sleeve/holder. 2001 through VIN 3B-1-049999; later mounting design excluded. Bulb-and-holder assembly only; not the lighter heating element or complete power socket. |
Installation and service guidance
Follow the factory console and lighter-illumination service procedure. Isolate the applicable electrical supply as prescribed before releasing the holder, and protect nearby trim from tool contact.
Inspect the sleeve, retaining features and vehicle connector. Install the correct assembly in its assigned orientation without forcing the contact or retaining sections. Restore the original wiring routing and confirm that the holder is fully seated.
After reassembly, check the illumination using the prescribed lighting controls and verify that adjacent console trim is secure. Investigate any remaining circuit fault separately. This listing supplies the illumination assembly only; additional sleeve or socket components must be ordered separately if damaged.