Dashboard illumination light out

[Andy_S3]

Hi all, one of the red lights that light up my headlights control switch (to the right of the steering wheel) has gone out, so that at night when I turn the lights on only one side of the switch is illuminated red. Does anyone know if this an easy fix? Thanks :icon_thumright:

 

[Imteyaz]

I have exactly the same problem with my headlight switch, I have noticed that sometimes when the sidelights are illuminated, the red illumination on the switch lights up for a split second and then dies, perhaps it's jus a dry solder joint or something simple?

I need to strip it down to have a look but I'm worried that I'll break it and then have to search for another so I'll wait to see if anyone else knows how to strip it / fix it before I attempt it.

 

[Nilz]

Give it a smack!!!

 

[Mr.G]

That work Nilz?

G

 

[Andy_S3]

I have exactly the same problem with my headlight switch, I have noticed that sometimes when the sidelights are illuminated, the red illumination on the switch lights up for a split second and then dies, perhaps it's jus a dry solder joint or something simple?

I need to strip it down to have a look but I'm worried that I'll break it and then have to search for another so I'll wait to see if anyone else knows how to strip it / fix it before I attempt it.

This happens with mine too-stays on for a split second then goes out

And yes Nilz ive given it a good smack with no joy lol!

 

[Imteyaz]

I tried the new Iraqi style of taking my trainers off and slapping it 'Dubya stylee' but that didn't work either...

 

[Mr.G]

PMSL Im!

G

 

[Mr.G]

What are comfort indicators btw?

G

 

[Nilz]

LOL!!!

Dont know if it works on these, looks like it doesnt by the other comments, but that normally works on everything else

 

[Nilz]

What are comfort indicators btw?

G

Its when you just tap the indicator stalk and it indicates for a few seconds and stops automatically, eg for overtaking etc...

 

[Mr.G]

How do i get that done?

G

 

[Nilz]

How do i get that done?

G

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=68954

 

[larsmate]

Hi all, one of the red lights that light up my headlights control switch (to the right of the steering wheel) has gone out, so that at night when I turn the lights on only one side of the switch is illuminated red. Does anyone know if this an easy fix? Thanks :icon_thumright:

Many have tried and failed to fix this common problem. I bought a brand new switch from Ebay. It was for an A6 however the rheostat part of the switch is identical to the 8L S3. Looks like he's still selling them - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[Andy_S3]

Thanks for that link, it says installation should only be attempted by a professional, is this really the case?

 

[larsmate]

Thanks for that link, it says installation should only be attempted by a professional, is this really the case?

I'm no professional and it took me five minutes.