[V8] Headlight switch meltdown forum

[urq]

... I can't remember any reports of any fires caused by the headlight switch
melting down.  This isn't a situation where anything would likely get into a
"runaway" situation ... as the conductors deteriorate eventually the circuit
is opened (as you experienced).  Frankly, I've never had a problem like this
on any of my Audis ... and the first question I would expect to hear is
whether or not you or any other PO has run headlamps of higher than stock
wattage in the bulbs.  I screwed up the switch on my motorcycle running an
80/100 bulb with no relay ... no way I'd blame BMW for that one ... 

Steve B
San José, CA (USA)

-----Original Message-----

Hey people,,,,,just removed my combination switch and yes, I had  
meltdown on number 1....connector is baked (99K),  Every time I start  
the car it says OK......It's got low mileage, and with all the new  
front end parts,it's perfect......except the meltdown..... ..Since  
this is a known issue, I want ALL who've had the unfortunate  issue  
of a combination switch  meltdown directly under a KNOWN EXPLOSIVE  
DEVICE, to email me and I'll send them all to the NTSB(might still  
know someone there:)  It's time for someone(AUDI) to take  
responsibility for at least this  SERIOUS issue.........WILLING and  
ABLE to push AUDI on this issue.....Wondering if anyone has numbers  
on how many v8's still are registered.....If you had a fire under  
your'e airbag, what happens?????
Who's dealt with this........let me know....Tom