Headlite switch plug

[Kneale Brownson]

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The wiring overheats because Audi runs the power to the lights THRU the
switch instead of using the switch to trip a relay that takes the power to
the lights.  I bought a replacement wiring harness connector AND a new
switch from Carlsen  (see the audifans.com vendor page), and they even
managed to round up three of the little wiring connectors that go into the
harness end (the plastic part does not include the connectors
inside).  Mine was melted to the point it was impossible to get those three
little wires out without cutting the wires.  Besides, the wires were stiff
from overheating for a couple inches away from the connector.


At 11:42 AM 12/16/2001 -0800, ANTHONY ATTARD wrote:

>Hi Audi fans.
>
>I have a problem that I hope you can help me with.  I
>have a 1986 4K CSQ.  The other day the parking lights
>stopped working.  The head-lights still work as well
>as the high beams. Anyway, I removed the dashboard and
>the headlight switch and noticed that a portion of the
>switch, between to little terminals was melted.  In
>addition to this, when I looked at the wiring plug at
>the end of the wiring harness, I noticed that it too
>was melted, in a place corresponding to that on the
>switch.  What I cannot figure out is why, and
>secondly, is the plug itself available from a parts
>store??.  The switch I know I can buy.  Any help will
>be greatly appreciated.  Sorry for the length of the
>message.
>
>Tony;
>
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