Esquire6

OK before I get out the 2lb sledge, is there any secret to removing the hazard switch in the dash? Because I ain't gettin' it!

I've read the FAQs, reviewed the available pics but after removing the plastic trim piece, try as I might, I cannot remove the switch. Of course I was able to remove the red triangle part thereby exposing the innards of the switch.

I know from pictures that there is a sort of spring on the left side of the housing that I'm guessing keeps the part in its place in the dash, but needle nose pliers and other shiv-like devices notwithstanding all it will do is wiggle!

What am I doing wrong? Where else should I look? Thanks in advance...

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...ht=turn+signal
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...ht=turn+signal
https://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec160.shtml

GTA_Driver

It was very difficult to do on my car too, and I used needle-nose pliars. You'll probably end up damaging the plastic a little (where the pliars grip), but it will be invisible once assembled back.

A real pain.

eejimm

Check to be sure that there's no dried out spilled coke or whatever sticking things together - the PO of my A6 spilled so much pop from the cup holder that I'm still digging it out of crevices; it actually stuck the Symphony radio head in so I could barely get it out...
Jim

Esquire6

Thanks for sharing Jim. I'm no Boston Driver but I thought even I could do something what appeared to be so simple a task. Now I know otherwise.

Jon

Esquire6

Groovy! Thanks. I'll give it another shot tonight.

Jon

The Hastings

Just fixed mine. Just scratched off the corrosion on the contacts of of the coils and works great! Thanks to all!