Quattro 88 80

I'm having a problem with my cruise control. It sets a speed perfectly everytime, but the resume function only works about once in every ten tries. I suspect its a dirty contact. Is there any way to remove that stalk, open it up and clean the contacts? Anyone done this before? Suggestions, cautions?

thanks

SWiseman

In the past I have asked other forum members for non-working cruise control/signal stalk switches in order to "operate" on one to learn how to take one apart. I believe if I could get one apart in a manner that it could be put back together after treating with contact cleaner and Stabalant 22, I would solve my intermitant/non-working cruise control. I've not had anyone agree to ship one to me at my expense yet. If you have any luck in locating one let me know what you find.

tozoM8

Your sig picture was taken on the same spot as skiracer's right?

SWiseman

Yes, Skiracer, PaulW and I had lunch at Arrowhead golf course, outside of Denver, and used the golf course as a back drop for some great pictures of some great A8's.

HZach

since I bought the car. Dealer could never replicate the issue and it never got fixed. I have learned to active the resume botton on the top end of the **** and pulling it down while sliding, that usually works. I also spray the assembly with contact cleaner every couple of month and work the switches for a while. I am too cheap to put a new one in. Hope that helps.

ScotD

Started last Friday. Worked again this AM.

Quattro 88 80

What contact cleaner do you use that doesn't melt away the plastic ?

escapA8

...the label and see if it mentions anything like that.

Thanks HZach for the tip.

tozoM8

Just pop it open and clean it with the contact cleaner. Don't loose the parts. Mine was very corroded, now works like new.

Quattro 88 80

That's what I can't figure out. Looked at that stalk and I can't find a seam or anything to ever pry on. Does the switch cover itself actually pop out? Usually pretty good at these things, but can't get started on this one.