Driver's Window Switches

[Screedman]

I can control all the windows except the driver's window. The door mirror switch does not work and neither do the switches illuminate when the lights are on. I have replaced the bank of 4 switches but still no joy. My question is this. Are the wires between the door and pillar the only way to access those wires? There does not seem to be a lot of room there. Where do the wires from the door go to in the car (not the door). Is there a plug at the end that i can disconnect. Is there a diagram or a "How to" re this problem? Any constructive help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

[bez101]

from whats not working check the wires between the door and car
it is tight but its common for 1 or 2 to break
just pull rubber boot back and check they may not seen broke but its usaly the case

[Screedman]

I thought I had checked the wires between the door and the car, but prompted by your response I checked again and guess what :o......... a thick red/black wire had broken in two. It was well hidden, quite a way up the sleeve. I hope to fix it tomorrow and give you an update. Thanks bez101.

[5up3rman]

would you say it's best to solder the wires together?
or just twisting back togetrher and covering with tape?

[bez101]

solder if you can get in there
if not use connectors of some kind or twist and tape
but use a short lenght of wire if you koin old wire it will split again

[JohnyIre]

Another one to add to the list! I wonder have Audi fixed this in the newer models?

[Screedman]

I used an electric block to join the two wires together. I was not confident enough to solder them. It really was very tight in there. I will in the not too distant future replace the wiring loom altogether. If any one out there has performed this feat then I would love to hear from them.
If I can do this, then believe me, any one can.