Re: Door sensor on '88 Quattro 90

[Igor Kessel <e6941tb@ix.netcom.com>]

Kris Collins wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I am brand spanking new to this list, so I would like to say hello first.
> "HELLO!"

Hello, Kris, and welcome to the group.

> Anyway, I have a problem with my 'door ajar' alert - it beeps constantly!
> Whether the door is open or shut makes no difference, it just beeps away..
> I know it is the door, because sometimes I can slam it a few times and get it
> to stop for a little while.
> 
> I looked at the door and saw no 'plunger' like other cars use to determine
> the state of the door...  So whats the deal?

The door pin switch is located in the B-pillar for the front doors and in the C-pillar 
for the rear ones. Evidently it shorts to the ground in which case the interior lights 
will stay on with the door closed.

> As you can probably tell, I am fairly new to electronics in cars - I've
> only owned a '52 Chevy Pickup and a '82 Buick Regal.

Oh-oh..., that's gonna be tough...
OTOH, what is a better way to pass a crash course in the Electrical-Nightmares-R-Us 
101, than to buy a used Audi and make it run for at least 5 days a week.

=8)

-- 
Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ - 18psi (TAP)
'97 A4TQ - on the boat
Philadelphia, PA
USA

P.S. That was all jokes. At least a third of the list (myself including) would go for 
hours, telling you why Audi is the best marque in the world and why they wouldn't 
consider buying anything else.

Have lots of luck with your car!