Audi a6 avant tdi - electrical gremlins

[Haggag01]

Hi All,

My car has developed a problem where the car will fire up no probs and run but you have no

indicators
blowers
wipers
headlights....

I put the car into a garage 3 months ago and they diagnosed a faulty igniton relay - but the same prob has come back today , all help welcome

Thanks Gary....

[kenney]

X contact relief relay position 2 on relay carrier

[Haggag01]

that sound promising - can you tell me where I can find this relay and what it looks like ?

Thanks in advance Gary...

PS. It is a 2003 model

[Peter D]

Position 2 in the relay carrier behind the drivers side storage compartment. Regards Peter

[Haggag01]

Found the relay - it is not genuine VAG but some italian make, it was also hot to the touch.

When I went out to repair my leaking rear washer everything worked fine... switched off ignition to look at relay - when I re-inserted relay everyhting stopped working again.

However when you put the ignition key to positon 2 everything will come on and work but when you crank it over and start it you lose everyhting again...

Can somebody supply me with a VAG no: for the relay and I will try genuine 1st if not that then I think I will need to look at the switch ?

Thanks Gary...

[Haggag01]

have ordered a new VAG relay and ignition switch - can anyone tell me if there are any procedures for getting to the igniton switch ? the 1 main piece of advice I have been given is to disconnect the battery for 20mins before removing airbag and also make sure it is not lying on its face...

thanks in advance Gary........