EvanUrS4

(1997 A8) Does anyone know where/how the open door detection is done? What triggers the red lights?

KaMaKaZieP -ALUMIN8-

Let me guess.. do you have the disco flashing light effect? of so i need help too

PaulW

I've looked at the Bently, the switch for the back doors (and front) is inside the door, but I don't know if it's mechanical or a proximity switch.

Here's the lock assembly and location:

<img src="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/Body/doorlock1.gif">

<img src="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/Body/doorlock2.JPG">

The Bently states:

Door contact switch, removing and installing

The door contact switches for inside light control are part of the door look assemblies and cannot be replaced separately.

- Remove and replace door lock.


I bet you could repair it.....who wants to do it and take pictures? My left rear door switch is gone, the right rear goes in and out.

pw

EvanUrS4

No, just the red lights on the backs of the doors stopped working on 2 doors.

PaulW

If it doesn't turn on the interior lights when the doors are open, you will have the disco effect

Bobby Ricigliano

Disco light effect? Do you mean strobe light effect? I think you do.

Karpedmman

My left rear door light is out. Would like to replace but bigger problems these days.

mr malty

I'm experiencing the strobe effect on the rear left door of a 1998 A8. Any ideas on the cause/solution?