My headlights,fog switch,climate control, turn signals not working. Also, the temp in the instrument cluster isn't displaying either.

However the parking lights, brake lights, hazards and radio all work and the car runs fine. 1999 a4 2.8

I know it could be the load reduction relay so I ordered one. If it isn't not that, can you guys offer any suggestions as to what else it could be?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

I'm assuming you have already checked each fuse in the fuse panel on the driver's side?

 

Yes, first thing. They are all fine.

 

Could be the light switch stalk,they are known to go bad,there is a DIY repair article somewhere on the forum,just run a search,good luck friend

 

I took off the steering wheel and cleaned/checked the headlight switch and its connects. It is ok.

 

Im thinking ignition switch, described perfectly here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post6244465

 

Thank you for that link. The ignition should be here tomorrow, so i'll post back if that is actually the issue.

 

I had the same issue. I changed out the ignition switch and it ended up being the load reduction. I carry a few in my car just in-case it happens again.

 

so, after picking up an ignition switch and taking apart the steering column again, it was the switch. I also sandpapered the headlight switch contacts since they were looking very worn.

here is a pic of the orginal ignition switch. I circled in red the contact that had shorted.



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if you ride around with your stock fog lights on that will cause the ignition switch to go out all the time.