[s-cars] Hi Beam Light Switch Failing

[Keith Maddock]

Dave and Chad:

I had a similar problem with my high beam switch in my 93 S4.  It got progressively worse until only Voodoo magic on odd-Tuesdays could invoke my high beams.

I was about ready to pull the whole steering column and replace the switch when good lister buddy Shawn Olsen suggested I try a good dose of WD-40.

Bingo.  Worked like new!

Nice to see a 2 penny solution actually work sometimes :)

Give a try and please drop me a mail if it fixes or doesnt fix it.

Keith "slumming in Michigan" Maddock
93 S4 now mit Euro Headlamps but in Oregon
95 968CS Ring Beaaaach soon mit rollbar and Stromung-wanna-be exhaust, but in Germany
03 POS 4x4 SUV Rental Heap , in Michigan

****************************************************************
Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive,  Koblenz, Germany
Slip Control Systems, Systems Design, Traction Control
+49 (0)261/ 895 2474     -    -    keith.maddock at trw.com


>>> <CLAG500 at aol.com> 16:40:43 31.12.2002 >>>
Dave,

  I have the same problem with my bright switch. If you put your thumb near the base of the stalk and flick it real hard the brights come on. I haven't been adventurous enough to pull the steering wheel to clean the switch but I suspect this is what is needed. I'll let you know if I ever get around to fixing it.

Chad Tobin

In a message dated 12/30/2002 9:35:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, DDDOHIO writes:

> 1995 S6 Sedan
>
> I have noticed that when I switch the lights to bright that they revert to
> Low beams, even though the stalk is still in the forward  (bright) position.
> I can "fiddle" with the stalk, switching back and forth and they might stay
> on for a while but the slightest pressure turns the brights off. Any
> Ideas???? Remove/Clean or just replace the stalk and is
> this a DIY project?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Dinning
_______________________________________________
S-CAR-List mailing list
S-CAR-List at audifans.com
http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/s-car-list