Re: 87 4kq leadlight switch problem

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

drmarino@juno.com wrote:
> 
> I recently replaced the headlight switch on my 87 4kq with an exact Audi
> part. The switch only allows the connector to plug in the correct way.
> (Naturally, I had the battery disconnected). When I reconnected the
> battery the switch worked as it should - however the 4-way flashers and
> the rear defroster came on even though they were pushed in (i.e in the
> off position). Now the 4-way flashers and the rear defroster switches
> need to be pulled out (what used to be the on position) in order to be
> off.

I dunno - all the 85-87 coupes and 4k's I've messed with, pushed in is
the on position for those switches.  Maybe you accidentally *fixed*
something?  From my memory of the wiring, though, I can't think of how
this could have happened, either the original "wrong way" function or
the change when installing a headlight switch.

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Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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