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Old 01-09-2008, 10:21 AM
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what is the purpose of the relay behind the instrument cluster that is wired into the rear defrost and hazard switches? if their relayed why do the rear defrost switches fry? anyone?
oh and does anyone have a working rear defrost switch?


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Old 01-09-2008, 10:48 AM
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Default Turn signal/hazards relay.

Shouldn't be wired into defrost switch except for possibly sharing a ground or illumination circuit.
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I'll send you the switch
Old 01-09-2008, 11:24 AM
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Default Re: Turn signal/hazards relay.

ohhhhh.... it just looked like it was wired in with it...I guess it would be a good idea to relay that defrost switch huh? are there any instructions/write ups on this in particular?

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Default Re: I'll send you the switch

awesome. thanks so much Tom. and no worries on that headllight harness, I got one coming from AUDI for friday...was only like $7.50, if you could send it quick I could give you the cash for the faster shipping. let me know. BTW did you get my last email?

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Default How to add a realay.. "Generically".

Here's a 'general' way to add a relay. On the left, the original circuit.

On the right, the same circuit with the ralay added.

In this picture, I'm assuming that the original switch is switching on the +ve side of the load..

<img src="http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/gallery2/d/38392-3/add_relay.jpg">
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