'88 80Q center console switches

[Ed Kellock]

If it's similar to the rectangular push-button switches ina d similar
vintage type44 car, then yes.  The face pops off with a little
persuasion and then you have more to hold onto to pull the switch out.

I've worked on a couple of these.  They get really gummy inside.  Once
you get it out, if you pull the switch internals out of the casing,
you can get in there with a pick and spray some contact cleaner to
remove all the gumminess.  Then treat with De-Oxit or similar.

The only thing I wasn't able to fix on one that I worked on was the
extinguishing of the On indicator light when the button was off.  I
replaced it with another used one finally.

Ed

On 11/9/06, Tessie McMillan <tessmc at drizzle.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Are the center console switches in my 80Q
> removable/replaceable/repairable? I'm referring to the push-in switches
> for rear window defrost, front fog, rear fog...
>
> My defrost switch has decided it is stuck -- no pushing in or out. Also
> no engagement of rear defrost since that happened.
>
> I'm wondering if this switch is like the diff lock near the ebrake, where I
> could just pull it out and detach from a connector behind it. (and maybe
> replace, Audi parts gods willing.)
>
> I hesitate to yank on it. I have pored thru the Bentley but didn't find
> anything on these particular switches.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tess
> in very wet Bellevue, WA USA
>
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