Re: Needed 4000csq parts

[James Marriott <marriott@micron.net>]

Huw Powell wrote:
> 
> > Hi guys, I need the headlight switch and plug with enough wiring to
> > solder it in for my 1986 4000cs quattro.  Any luck for me?
> 
> Don't we all?  Before you get a new one... put relays on your
> headlights.  At least the high beams.  When you flash to pass, all four
> high beam filaments are powered through the parking light circuit.  This
> causes a gradual meltdown of the switch, the switch socket and the fuse
> box connection.
> 
> BTW, I just priced a new headlight switch (857 941 531 D) @ $43.40.  I
> may try out our new "connection" in Albany.  The socket for the switch
> doesn't show up with a part number on the CD at the dealer.  Next step,
> get the part number off one and give it to the dealer...
> 
> PS If there are good used ones out there, someone wanna sell me the
> second one?

Whoa noooo! This, luckily, isn't an Audi-made part. I just got a new OEM
switch from my local parts store for $33. Damn if I can remember the
switch maker, but FYI anyway. '87 4kq, same ol' switch . . .

Happy holidays!
James