Headlight switch issue
 

Hi guys, the headlight, fog light switch on the dash beside the steering wheel, I've noticed a problem with. When I turn the lights on, the headlight symbol on the switch does not light up, the park light lights and both the fog lights. All the lights outside work fine, I noticed last night that the main beam symbol which is on the switch started flashing and now does not come on, is this a switch problem or a loose connection and how do I remove the switch. thanks guys!

Oh ye its a 2004 a4 1.9tdi multitronic, and I've just ordered a TCM for 700 euro...! :o( another 400 to get fitted by my local garage! Hmm!

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I have the same issue that I am battling right now. Go to a public library and you will find a repair manual for A4, or you can download if you search.. I will try to make a DIY by the end of this week as I am fixing mine, and I will post it.

It is the switch...but to make sure, check this: flash your high beams and keep it pressed,see if it lights up, it should a couple of times but after that it wont work at all...there seems to be a problem with the switch, a piece of plastic breaks which causes any lights to not work....do your dash lights turn on when you put the headlight switch to position 1 or 2?

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Yep every light works apart from the headlight symbol which lights up for 4 seconds and then goes out! No other issues with lights so far... knock wood!!!

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thats good then...hopefully they wont go...like mine

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It is a pretty simple procedure to take out the switch. I think you push it in and then turn it clockwise or counter clockwise and the whole assembly comes out. i will look at the manual.

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i wish it worked that easy on a b5...

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Yeah you gotta remove a bunch of paneling/ trimming, to access yours as far as I remember.

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I just ordered a new switch on ebay total cost 43 euro including shipping, its a genuine part and new. Audi Ireland wanted 110 euro...

I removed the paneling under the stearing wheel, then got stuck... couldn't see what needs to be done next although the switch sits in a housing unit can't see how this comes off though!

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Check my first post in this thread it sits in its own housing and can be removed without removing any paneling on the b6.

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OK so I got my new switch in the post, replacing it was easy, removed some paneling and it pretty much popped out, however when I connected the new switch, all the light came on, as if the switch was turned on but it wasn't, I reconnected the old one and the lights stayed off until I turned the switch to the on position. Can anyone tell me why this is so... Can it be a dodgy switch?