melting headlight switch on 4000

[Ti Kan]

dcrismon at mail.slip.net writes:
[ melting headlight switch ]
> The previous owner did try to run 80/100 watt bulbs in this car without any other modification. Has that caused a problem? My mechanic who is usually knowledgable can only assume a loose connection, but will try to check all the grounds and relays this time. Any suggestions? I would really appreciate the help.

If the 80/100 bulbs are used without adding a relay wiring harness to
offload the switch, then the answer is most definitely yes, that
would fry the switch.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
96 A4 2.8 quattro (sold but not forgotten)
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