Reverse lights out

[Jamo]

Managed to get this out what a pain in the ****, but it's not a happy ending, the new one broke on installation with the plastic end coming off :bang:

It's definately the reverse switch the ball point at the end has rubbed flat and and I double checked all the wiring.

Got to order a new switch.

[pixsaudisex2]

what are the numbers on it jamo i might be able to get you a secondhand one depending on what else it fits

[Jamo]

Part number is 01E 941 521 It's a £10 from the local Brum stealer, but they require you to go down and pay before they'll order, bar stewards.

[S2central.net]

WTF - they won't take a CC number over the phone ??????

[Jamo]

WTF - they won't take a CC number over the phone ??????

They used to but they moved to a new building and changed policy, it's only 5 minutes from my work place.

I'm quite lucky with a VW & Audi right next to each other, prefer VAGParts mind but sometimes speed is of the essence!

[Ross]

EDITED to say... http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32098 for clues, answers on a postcard

Cheers Jamo

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Jamo

For the record, how did you get to this switch in the end? You can't figure it out and leave the thread unfinished!

Think I may have an issue of corrosion on mine but struggling to get good access to clean it up

Cheers
Ross

[Jamo]

I have a friend with long skinny arms, stock DP jobs a doddle larger ones and its not that pleasant

[Fat Audi 80]

I am going to write this up shortly as I started the job today. Old one out, new one needing to be purchased and put in.

Watch this space...

[Mikes2]

Got one of these switches available if anyone needs it.

No longer needed as I haven't had an S2 for 3 years now

[Ross]

Think they're a tenner from Audi so not sure it's worth it? Drop me a PM if you can make it cheaper

[Jamo]

Yeah but they were on back order when I bought one ( or two as the 1st one broke when we tried to put it in ). Might not be now though ask Parts Daddy.

[Fat Audi 80]

Okay so here is my take on the reverse switch:

I reckon you could get your hand down between the back of the airbox, the brake fluid reservoir and the steering arm and downpipe to unplug the connector and even change the switch IF and a big IF, you don't have AC in your car. If you have AC like me forget it!

Instead, I had to remove the cover of the airbox, remove the drivers side headlight and remove the plasic cowlings where the airbox trumpet fits through behind the headlight. By rotating the base of the airbox towards the front of the car, this gave my skinny arm enough room down to the switch.

First I removed the connector, which has more than enough slack to come back next to the IM for testing. I jumpered out the two pins on the connector and sure enough, with the ignition on, the reverse lights came on. Plugged it back in again to double check and the switch is faulty!

I then managed to thread the socket and ratchet down the gap, put them together blind right handed, swap hands and crack the switch to get it started with my left hand. The switch then came out easily.

MikeS2 is currently in the process of supplying a new one to me he had lying around, so hopefully fitting is a reverse of removal! (Thanks Mike).

[Jamo]

Same how I did it except used a ratchet spanner and I have AC and a 2.75 inch downpipe!

Ross has a 3" downpipe and AC IIRC

Good luck!

[Ross]

Good write-up Steve

Looks like I missed the boat so I'll get down to Audi on tuesday and order one up!

FYI, it can be done with a 3" downpipe and airbox in place, but you need a very skinny arm Cleaned the switch contacts today with no luck, and tested the connector to ensure that's where the fault lies.

Cheers
Ross

[shark_90]

I'm sure you want your reverse lights to work Ross, but are you aware that you don't require them for an MOT? Just incase this issue is stopping you from MOTing the car.