[V8] Power Out to Rear Windows

[Kneale Brownson]

May also be the rear window safety switch in the driver door armrest 
switches.  It shuts off power to the lighter and windows to prevent 
child injuries.  All Audi sedans have this "feature".

On 8/25/2012 4:19 PM, Kent McLean wrote:
> Bob Tomkins wrote:
>> Hi everyone.  I have no rear power windows and rear cigarette lighter 
>> working.  The problem is the fuse is good (replaced to be sure).  Is 
>> this circuit series to all items listed for this fuse (windows, 
>> lighter and rear defogger).  And could it be a break in the wiring 
>> before or at the first connection, taking out the rest?
>
>
> On the Type 44/D2 V8s, the wires in the boot going from the driver's
> door into the door jamb will break over time. I suspect your '98 (A8?)
> may be old enough to experience similar problems.
>
> Pry back the boot and look for frayed or broken wires. That'd be the
> first place I'd look.
>