WHERE TO BUY REPLACEMENT SWITCHES *PICS* ugly beware

[infinitigor]

I cannot stand how chipped and dirty my driver side door is. The headlight switch looks terrible, the window regulator switch is all messed up, and etc.


any idea where to get a new set? and if at the dealer how much would it run me, and is it an easy DIY?

[bigbro]

wow that cars needs a bath lol

[golgo13]

one of my switches look like this. Help is necessary and I think a group buy is a must

[infinitigor]

yes definitely, 6 yr old car what do you expect??'

believe it or not i actually take car of my car more than you would expect from these pics.

a group buy would be ideal, but i doubt one would happen.

i need this taken care off asap, i cant take it anymore... any ideas guys? possible part #'s

[ThreePointOhh]

that's just plain ole abuse...

[mcjuicer]

wtf was your car underwater for the past 6 years or something?

[absolutegtr]

What get to me the most is the dirt around the switched.......ugh

Can you not just wipe that clean with a Clorox Wipe?

[martini]

spray some simple green on that shit and use a scrub brush... that looks like its never been cleaned EVER

[infinitigor]

ok ok, i know i have to clean that ish

but where to get replacement!?s

[Condo]

ok ok, i know i have to clean that ish

but where to get replacement!?s

genuineaudiparts.com

[dougyfresh]

genuineaudiparts.com

I was on there today (when I bought my hood latch lever) looking for a new switch but there are two options: with and with-out head's up display. Which one do I need?




To the OP. At least your headlight switch still has black on it. Mine is completely white. All the black has peeled off. Its so ugly looking.

[kwimberly]

Once you get part #'s you'll need to find instructions. Some of those switches look pretty tough to, uh, switch out. I could use new "+" and "-" buttons on my AC controls.

[Pr0n]

someone plastidipped them and had decent results.

[jackyaudi]

Dang... that is some serious abuse dude

- For the headlight switch, I used a permanent black marker (its called Sharpie, its used to write on DVDs, etc) and very carefully "painted" the thing. It looks pretty dang good and I left the "white signs" on it as well. Saved me like $40 bucks or so on that. I did the same for other areas as well in the console.

- For the front windows buttons, last time the technician scratched one of them, just a little, but took off the black color from it. I was all-out war with the the dealer. They first said that they dont have them anymore coz its a 2002. Then I said: look, the door went in with no scratches on the button and it has to go out the same way. Do whatever you want, I dont care. They ended up putting me a brand new 2004 windows buttons panel set. I was happy with that

- For the interior, including the console and steering, I use ArmorAll wipes to clean them. Its impressive how it removes dirt and keeps the car interior really nice and like new . Linky link:

http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...ry_index=wipes

- For the exterior: I went to a place, gave them my car's color code, and they made for me the exact same color paint as the body. I had an old Sharpie marker with me, so I took off that part where you write with, dried it completely with water, and now I used it with that paint I got to fix scratches, including those thin "lines" of scratches that I have here and there. The rest, including big scratches and rusty areas, I use a little and small paint brush.

- The only thing that I could not do much with is that stainless steal piece where the gear is.. easy to scratch and when it happens its permanent.

Hope this helps.

[pyro]

holy shit thats gross.
you can get them on ebay, they are up there all the time. for much cheaper than dealer or oem sites.

[kwimberly]

yeah - eBay:

Here's a cluster.



P.S. - clorox wipes ftw!!!!!!!! (although they might rubbed off some of the plastic coating stuff on my black interior.)

[Chris_tA_4]

sweet mother of teresa! thats icky!

[kastro]

hurricane gustvia got to u too?

[kwimberly]

sweet mother of teresa! thats icky!

Let's examine this closer - the drivers window switch is the worst. Add to that the staining - I think someone goes to McDonalds every day and uses their greasy french fry fingers to roll the window up and down.

j/k BTW - there's a headlight switch on eBay too - 80 bucks Buy It Now.

[F16HTON]

I can get them for you

[jackyaudi]

Let's examine this closer - the drivers window switch is the worst. Add to that the staining - I think someone goes to McDonalds every day and uses their greasy french fry fingers to roll the window up and down.

j/k BTW - there's a headlight switch on eBay too - 80 bucks Buy It Now.

80? nah

There is one for VW, which looks pretty dang close to ours, $59.99:

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/pro...roducts_id=389

[dougyfresh]

I can get them for you

Greg,
What is the difference between the 'with and without' driver info display on the headlight switches?
http://www.genuinevwaudiparts.com/pa...02&catalogid=1

I need a new headlight switch. Let me know what you can do for me. Thanks.

[kwimberly]

80? nah

There is one for VW, which looks pretty dang close to ours, $59.99:

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/pro...roducts_id=389

This one looks closer, but it's from Hong Kong

[F16HTON]

If you give me you VIN and can tell you which one is for your car. I am pretty sure you will need the DIS switch since all of the North American cars have it.

The part numbers are 8E0 941 531 5PR without the DIS and 8E0 941 531 A 5PR with it.

[F16HTON]

all of the Chinese market parts on eBay will be cheaper than US spec at first glance until you factor in shipping...

Some of the wiring harnesses in the Chinese market are different as well.

[nomad10th]

They sure did use crappy paint for the switches. I popped my hazard light switch out pretty easily because it was pretty worn, fine grit sanded it, re-painted it with spray paint (That actually matches my Dolphin Gray car), then put a matte clear coat on it. It's not going to peel anymore. I'd like to pop all of them out, to include the window switches and paint them the same way. The problem is they won't light up afterwards, but they'll look better than half painted/half peeled buttons.
That is some greasy interior! After you get it cleaned, you should carry some wetwipes for your hands.

[kwimberly]

all of the Chinese market parts on eBay will be cheaper than US spec at first glance until you factor in shipping...

Some of the wiring harnesses in the Chinese market are different as well.

yeah - I've been burned before on Chinese market stuff.

[Gondi Stylez]

Greg, if I gave you my VIN could you tell me what parts are need for the B7 cupholder upgrade?

I also need the section around the window switches on the drivers door!

Sorry for the thread jack OP!!

[F16HTON]

I would be happy to give you the part numbers. email me the information at [email protected]

Once I get the part numbers I delete the VIN number from my computer. I do have to forward it to Audi to get the most accurate quote though.

[fitch303]

WHERE TO BUY REPLACEMENT SWITCHES *PICS* ugly beware

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WHERE TO BUY REPLACEMENT CAR *PICS* ugly beware

[OneBadAudi]

my car is 6 years old as well and looks nothing like that...wow, these cars are getting old...Cant wait for the historic plates...hahaha...j/k

[swrt83]

Once you get part #'s you'll need to find instructions. Some of those switches look pretty tough to, uh, switch out. I could use new "+" and "-" buttons on my AC controls.

+1.. I have no idea what the previous owner did to the temp controls, but it looks hideous (I'm thinking heater, since he was a CT guy)

Anyone??

[dougyfresh]

+1.. I have no idea what the previous owner did to the temp controls, but it looks hideous (I'm thinking heater, since he was a CT guy)

Anyone??

For what? The Heater/AC controls? You have to first remove the radio and then you can get to the tabs that hold the heater controls in. I can not remember if there are tabs or screws that hold it in. It'll be obvious once you remove the radio.

For the headlight switch, I believe you have to remove the lower dash panel to get to it. Instructions are on a4mods.com for the lower dash panel.

The window switches... I 'think' the door panel needs to come off. Not positive since I have never taken the door panels apart.

[kwimberly]

+1.. I have no idea what the previous owner did to the temp controls, but it looks hideous (I'm thinking heater, since he was a CT guy)

Anyone??

I think the previous owner had long fingernails because I've noticed when I go to hit the + or - buttons on the AC, my (short) fingernail barely hits the paint - it's at the perfect angle for scratching. Those are really the worst ones on mine. I don't know how the light switch could rub off so much - that's weird.

[martini]

my car is 6 years old as well and looks nothing like that...wow, these cars are getting old...Cant wait for the historic plates...hahaha...j/k

same here... car is 6 years old with almost 90k on it... its not even close to that condition

[T0M3K]

Mine was close, worked with grease and oils during summer so it didn't help. Washed it eventually, I picked up used decent looking switches from classifieds. As for headlight switch, $150 at the dealer, I will pass for now.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

someone plastidipped them and had decent results.

thats what i used to touch up my switches, sprayed it into a cup and apply with brush

[passatkid]

For what? The Heater/AC controls? You have to first remove the radio and then you can get to the tabs that hold the heater controls in. I can not remember if there are tabs or screws that hold it in. It'll be obvious once you remove the radio.

For the headlight switch, I believe you have to remove the lower dash panel to get to it. Instructions are on a4mods.com for the lower dash panel.

The window switches... I 'think' the door panel needs to come off. Not positive since I have never taken the door panels apart.

Headlight switch comes out by pushing in and turning to the right.

[jonsaudi]

The dirt around the switches easily comes off with a wet rag or microfiber. I think this will make some improvement while you wait for the new switches. I noticed your trim looks all messed up too...may I suggest you go with the "brushed aluminum" look on your trim as well...search for DIY brushed aluminum and you can check and see how it works..

[infinitigor]

*UPDATE* cleaned as best i could

replacement parts are pretty expensive so il leave it like this for now