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

[Jason Mawhinney]

I fully agree with Robert.  My ign switch is doing this exact thing right 
now.  Those accessories are exactly what don't work when I don't return the 
switch to the correct position.  Mine will be getting replaced tomorrow.
Jason Mawhinney
'95.5 S6 avant
'87 5ktq

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Rossato" <r0ssat0_987 at att.net>
To: <vfregeac at sympatico.ca>; <S-CAR-List at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] URGENT HELP NEEDED: half the electrics are dead


> 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-----
>> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
>> [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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