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Rear Defogger Switch - Problems

90audi05
Subject: Rear Defogger Switch
100/200 M.Y. 1989-1990

Model(s): Coupe M.Y. 1990
5000 after VIN: 44_JN201030
Group: 64

Number: 90-01

Date: 07/31/90
Cause: 1. Switch button at console binding.
2. Harness pulls switch to one side, causing binding.
3. Internal shortcomings of switch.


Production: 1. Dimensional changes in console.
2. Harness rerouting to switch;

As of: March 1988
VIN: 44_JN226114

3. Constructional switch change;

As of: July 1988
VIN: 44_KN011849

Silver plated terminals

As of: November 1989
VIN: 44_LN040048
VIN: 8A_LA112493
VIN: 8B_LA007979


Service: 1. Place felt strip on the right side between switch and console to move switch to the right.

2. Route harness loosely to relieve tension.

3. Replace parts.