Re: Fog light question, defrost switch question

[Matt West <matt@tdraft.demon.co.uk>]

On Wed, 22 May 1996 00:17:25 -0400 (EDT), you wrote:

>Still learning about my "new" 89 100.  I understand that the button
>between the ABS-off and Rear window defrost buttons is the fog light
>switch.  Alas, my car has no fog lights installed.  I hear they're $80
>each + installation.  Are they worth it?  I'd like to get them; are they
>difficult to install?  Also, are there third-party lights that are cheaper
>or better?  I'm anticipating lots of bad weather driving this year since
>I'm moving to Rochester, NY.
>
>BTW, the fog light switch has a little yellow triangle that lights up when
>I press it...why does it do this if there are no such lights on the car?  

If the switch has a yellow triangle lamp, then this is for the rear
fog lamps.  Front fog light switches have a green triangle and the
rear window heater also has a yellow triangle.

Are you expecting this switch to work front fog lamps ?

>Speaking of these switches, the RW defrost switch doesn't seem to have any
>indicator light when its on?  It there one, and where should it be?  If it
>is out, how can I fix it?

You can prise the top off and replace the bulb inside.



Matt West
Oxford, England.
e-mail : matt@tdraft.demon.co.uk
1989 Audi Coupe 2.2E