Elec window switch failed
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iainmd
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I did this recently. I replaced the window switch as the black rubberised paint had started peel off the drivers switch.
These instructions are for the rear door but they aren't a million miles off the fronts and they are the ones I used to replace the switch...
http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13246
Once the screws are out, use you fingers to prise the card away from the door (starting at the bottom) and then lift the door card clear. You'll need to disconnect the speaker, switch and locking mechanism cables.
If you have all-round electric windows you're welcome to my old switch but, as I say, there's a bit of paint peel going on there.
These instructions are for the rear door but they aren't a million miles off the fronts and they are the ones I used to replace the switch...
http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13246
Once the screws are out, use you fingers to prise the card away from the door (starting at the bottom) and then lift the door card clear. You'll need to disconnect the speaker, switch and locking mechanism cables.
If you have all-round electric windows you're welcome to my old switch but, as I say, there's a bit of paint peel going on there.
Not sure if its possible to prise the switch out of the armrest from above but if not, there is also this guide for removal of the front door card - http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showpost.php?p=99591&postcount=1
Cheers Spike
Cheers Spike
You can't prise the switch out of the armrest..
I've recently (two days ago) replaced my other half's drivers side switch module.
Take a look at Sarge's thread on how to remove the door card that spike posted.
You can't directly remove the housing that the switches clip into, but you can gently pull the armrest out far enough to unclip the housing and thus remove it entirely from the door card.
Once done, it's fairly simple to unclip the switch and replace it. New switches are about £28 from Audi.
Be aware that when you've clipped the lot back in, plug back in the control lead (purple clip) and try the windows AND the mirrors before re-attaching the door card. You may want to have a small child to hand to hold the door card or operate the switches.
If they don't work, unplug the control lead and re-insert it firmly...
I spent about 30 minutes getting very worried cos the newly inserted switch didn't do jack! It took 3 unplugs/plugs to get it to respond properly :|
I've recently (two days ago) replaced my other half's drivers side switch module.
Take a look at Sarge's thread on how to remove the door card that spike posted.
You can't directly remove the housing that the switches clip into, but you can gently pull the armrest out far enough to unclip the housing and thus remove it entirely from the door card.
Once done, it's fairly simple to unclip the switch and replace it. New switches are about £28 from Audi.
Be aware that when you've clipped the lot back in, plug back in the control lead (purple clip) and try the windows AND the mirrors before re-attaching the door card. You may want to have a small child to hand to hold the door card or operate the switches.
If they don't work, unplug the control lead and re-insert it firmly...
I spent about 30 minutes getting very worried cos the newly inserted switch didn't do jack! It took 3 unplugs/plugs to get it to respond properly :|