Re: If you don't mind....

[BJohn77777 <BJohn77777@aol.com>]

In a message dated 97-10-24 09:44:31 EDT, you write:

<< I got this question from:   "S. Saylor" <sds@flashpnt.com>
 And thought I should send it to the Quattro list in addition to 
 replying to him.
 
 ....> If you know about this one I'd be real thankful for a reply. 
 > Car - '93 Audi 90
 > 
 > Power distribution system thinks the ignition has been turned off
 > even when the car is running.
 > 
 >  - no head lights
 >  - no power windows
 >  - no blinkers
 >  - no sunroof
 > 
 > Fuses all fine, wondering which relay flips the juice to these
 > systems.  Ideas?
 
 Wow!!  This is a new one on me.  Logic sez that there must be a major 
 wiring branch coming off the ignition switch which has problems - or 
 POSSIBLY the switch itself is not re-engaging the normal circuits 
 after the starter switch is released.  BUT - I dunno.  My first guess 
 would be to look at the ignition switch and make sure it's 
 re-connecting the accessory circuit after the starter is released.  
 Sounds like a multitester job to check the switch output - and 
 possibly some Bentley work.
 
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I agree with Al on this one.  The Load Reduction Relay (X) is energized
through a contact in the ignition switch.  The same ignition switch contacts
supply  the main power to the headlights.  If the parking lamps work OK I
would place a case-o-cyberbeers on the headlamp switch.

Bruce Johnson
85 4Ksq
Olympia WA