Is there a way to somehow pop off the cover of the cruise control switch so I can try spraying in some electrical contact cleaner ?

I have found nice write ups on full removal and cleaning or replacing (including removing airbag), but I am hoping to try some spray cleaner first before complete disassembly.

Any suggestions ?

 

I just uploaded the following files, I hope they are helpful:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GSTGS0MC
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=F1BZ2X76

I also found this posted on our forums: https://www.audiforums.com/forum/diy-do-yourself-55/write-up-b5-cruise-control-module-fix-57846/

 

Thanks for your reply. I have seen thread/postin link

The link to megaupload took me to some sort of game or something (but maybe I had trouble because I'm on my phone?)

Do you know if I can remove covers from the switch without removing stalk?

 

You can't remove the column covers without pulling the steering wheel. Yu need the covers off to access the switch assembly, and to reach the cruise switch you need to disassemble the headlight switch from the top of it. No you can't just randomly spray cleaner in through the stalk holes and hope/pray it'll all dry/evaporate. It'll likely puddle up inside and/or drip into other parts and cook them. Do it right. Take the column apart.