[s-cars] URGENT HELP NEEDED: half the electrics are dead

[Robert Rossato]

Classic ignition switch failure.  The problem is that the switch is
returning back completely to the 'run' position after being moved to the
'start' position.  As you may know, when you go to the 'start' position
the X-cutout relay cuts power to all high draw components like
headlights, AC, rear defroster, etc.

The temporary solution is to manually turn the switch back slightly
until it is in the run position and all your power should be back.  Then
order a new electrical half of the switch and change it out.  Make sure
you turn the switch back slightly until you get a chance to replace it
because besides not having power to lights, etc., you also can damage
your starter by keeping it energized.

Bob

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of 
> vfregeac at sympatico.ca
> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 10:42 AM
> To: S-CAR-List at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] URGENT HELP NEEDED: half the electrics are dead
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Yesterday, I parked the car for a few hours. When I went 
> back, half he electrics in the car was dead. I first 
> suspected a fusible but with the list gtrowing, I suspect 
> something major.
> 
> What do not work anymore:
> - A/C Head Unit
> - Wipers and washers
> - Turning Signals (but warning works)
> - Daylight Front and Rear (but rear lights works when I 
> switch the lights on)
> - Low, High and Fogs (but flashing the highs works)
> - Rear defrog
> - Exterior temperature
> 
> What still works
> - Engine
> - Dash
> - Dash and interior light
> - Electric seats, memory and heating
> - Electric doors and remote
> - Roof
> - Alternator
> 
> I suspect the ignition switch as it seems parts fail series 
> on the list and it's the ignityion swich season bu I would 
> like to confirm first that this group of electric gremlins 
> goes together on the ignition switch. I have no access to my 
> Bentley as, of course, it happened when I was 200 miles from home.
> 
> TIA
> 
> 
> 
> Vincent
> 
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