[s-cars] Bright headlight switch question - 95 S6 Avant

[Tom Green]

Tom,

There have been some reports of electrical contact cleaner sprayed in  
the crevices without disassembly of the steering have restored  
function, but I hold little confidence in the practice.  Replacement  
stalk for the headlights will get you new turn signal lever and cruise  
control along with the on-off/flash  switch.  It requires removal of  
the air bag and steering wheel for access, but then is simple R/R.   
The genuine Audi part is priced close to the aftermarket switches, so  
genuinevwaudiparts.com, bimmerparts.com or autohausaz.com had best  
prices last check I made.

The FAQ on Quattroworld is sure to have some DIY hints for the  
procedure, or steering wheel removal at least.

Tom

On Friday January 21, 2011, at 06:28AM,  Tom Winters<tom at tomwintermedia.com 
 >wrote:

> Guys, I may have to replace this switch (located on the steering  
> column) or
> at the very least remove and clean.
>
> Brights can no longer be activate with the stalk, but the "pull to  
> flash"
> function still works fine. All other functions are fine. . Turn  
> signals etc.
>
> Problem is definitely the stalk as I was able to wiggle stalk to  
> activate
> the brights once or twice prior to complete failure.
>
> Any been there done that advice?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Tom '95 S6 Avant