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Old Aug 24, 2018 | 09:41 AM
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Default 1996 A4 2.8 lighting issue

So the issue with my headlights are that when I flip the switch on my markers come on but my headlights do not.
The brights do work and when I have the car off, turn the lights on the car dings as though they are on but I dont get headlights. Anyone give me some suggestions to start or ideas?
 
Old Sep 18, 2018 | 08:19 PM
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Been there ... done that ... same car.

You have a bad switch contract in your turn signal / light control stalk. This results from a design flaw in which the full current of the headlights runs through the switch, instead of through a relay.

I found a brand new aftermarket (Valeo) replacement switch online for about $100. The first one was defective (no left turn signal, without some jiggling), but the second one works like a champ. Replacement is not too difficult.
 
Old Oct 15, 2018 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by John_E
Been there ... done that ... same car.

You have a bad switch contract in your turn signal / light control stalk. This results from a design flaw in which the full current of the headlights runs through the switch, instead of through a relay.

I found a brand new aftermarket (Valeo) replacement switch online for about $100. The first one was defective (no left turn signal, without some jiggling), but the second one works like a champ. Replacement is not too difficult.
Thank you! I appreciate the input!
 
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