Petrol filler/Alarm switch

[jp.oog]

I've just noticed that my petrol filler/alarm switches don't always work. Sometimes they have that familiar red glow and work but if they don't glow they don't go.
Am i right in suspecting an earth problem or are the switches due for replacement?

 

[steveb]

Mine only come live when the drivers door is opened, so does your door switch work ?

 

[jp.oog]

Thats how my other one worked. The interior lights come on but the switches are not always lit.

 

[jp.oog]

Just noticed that the inside light only comes on when the door is open and they key out not when the key is in.

 

[jp.oog]

Any one any ideas?

 

[the grim reeper]

Does your little open door symbol come on the clocks when the door is open (ignition on or off)???if it doesn't then i would say its your door switch

Phil

 

[jp.oog]

Just nipped out to try it.
Unlocked car,
Door open symbol not on dash.
Put key in and door open symbol came on as did pillar switches illumination. Both switches worked.
Closed door and locked it
Unlocked car,
Door open symbol not on dash.
Put key in...door open symbol not on dash!
Switches not illuminated and did not operate.

 

[the grim reeper]

Sounds very much like the door switch is starting to fail

Phil

 

[the grim reeper]

I have done a fitting guide for this, if you are a bit handy on cars its about an hr job and about £60ish

Phil

 

[jp.oog]

I don't have much space to do major work any more but the smaller jobs I can handle with ease. Would be grateful for the info.

 

[the grim reeper]

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7722

Here's the link to the fitting guide not as good as my rear door fitting guide which is very similar but you don't have to take the handle out on the front door

Here's the guide to the rear door, all of the bolts for window frame removal are the same

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13246

Happy reading

Phil

 

[spike]

Phil's fitting guides are in the 'how to ' section of the forum
This is the 'interior' related list - http://www.a2oc.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=49

Cheers Spike

 

[jp.oog]

I see what you mean by "not for the faint hearted". Have had the door panel off before but not the window frame.
Silly question, where is the switch then?

 

[the grim reeper]

Its part of the door catch and you have to replace that and thats why its so expensive, to me it looks worse than it is


Phil

 

[jp.oog]

Thanks phil.
Will give it a go

 

[A2lady]

I've recently had to replace the petrol flap button. It was £15 from audi & my husband just slotted it in, was very easy

 

[the grim reeper]

I've recently had to replace the petrol flap button. It was £15 from audi & my husband just slotted it in, was very easy

His problem sounds a little bit more than the switch because of other factors

Phil

 

[spike]

I've recently had to replace the petrol flap button. It was £15 from audi & my husband just slotted it in, was very easy

Hi A2lady, just realised this is your first post so welcome to the A2oc

Cheers Spike

 

[jp.oog]

Any idea of the part number for the door switch?
Wish it was just the pillar switches as I've replaced them before but the symptoms sound more like the door switch inside the door.

 

[the grim reeper]

Any idea of the part number for the door switch?
Wish it was just the pillar switches as I've replaced them before but the symptoms sound more like the door switch inside the door.

Spike may now but you could always drop Mike a PM i tend to get my codes from him as our storeman can never seem to find anything for the A2

Phil