Headlight Switch - Burnout

[rfkellner at snet.net (Rick Kellner)]

Rob,
	Here is a good source for relays and sockets.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showprod.cfm?CATID=47&DID=7&ObjectGroup_I
D=31

Rick Kellner.

-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of robby lahey
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 8:31 AM
To: .Org Scirocco
Subject: Headlight Switch - Burnout

List,
I don't drive the 86 16V much at night,
but lately I have burnt-up two headlight switches within the last two
weeks.
The dimmer resistor (round thumbwheel which is part of the swtch
assembly)  
which control the dash lights becomes a glowing orange color and smoke
pours
out of the dash at this point. Then the dash lights blink out
(headlights stay on).

It appears to be somewhat intermitent since it works at times and other
times it's catastrophic. Is this a short in the wiring? Obviously, that
part of the switch  
circuit is getting too much power.  

Incorrect fuse?  

Is this another good reason to relay the switch / headlights?

It's not a major issue since I don't do a lot of night driving with the
Roc, however
a small fire in the dash is a problem. In addition, it would be nice to
know just how  
fast I'm traveling when I do drive at night.

Any all advice / experiences appreciated!
Rob / Cincinnati
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