[V8] weird electrical problem

[David Head]

The load reduction relay is in relay location 5. It is supposed to disable most
if not all of what you have listed when starting the engine. Since the
components you have listed come off multiple fuses, this or the ignition switch
should be the problem...

One of our listers had this problem - I believe it was Ron Woods - I'll cc: him
and both lists on this.

"earl a." wrote:

> I checked the fuses first, couldn't find anything wrong there.  What about
> this load reduction relay.  Can you tell me where it's located or what it
> looks like?  By the way, I really appreciate your help.  I really like the
> car.  I have never owned an Audi before, but this electrical problem is
> really frustrating.  We got our first good snow/ice storm up here yesterday
> and the Audi is grounded.  Thanks again.
>
> Earl
>
>   *duffye*
>
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> >From: David Head <v8q at bellsouth.net>
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> >Either fuse or the 'load reduction' relay.
> >
> >"earl a." wrote:
> >
> > > Went out to test drive my "new to me" 1990 V8Q in the first good
> >snowstorm
> > > of the season (N. Minn) and was confronted with the following electrical
> > > problem:  no pwr sunroof, no climate control, no wipers, no
> >foglights(front
> > > or rear), no power windows (front or rear), no turn signals.  Engine
> >starts
> > > and runs fine, stereo works, seats work, headlights work, emergency
> >flashers
> > > work.  Anybody with any ideas.  Would like to avoid a trip to the dealer
> >if
> > > possible.
> > >
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