Glove Box Light Switch Not Working

JohnMurrell · 12-07-2008, 17:41

My Glove Box light seems to be on all the time. Can anyone tell me where the switch is and how does it operate ?

Thanks

magic62 · 12-07-2008, 17:50

The switch is integrated in the lighthousing.
Try to take it out, but carefully, start at the end first. Just lever it out a bit and then slide it towards the back of the glovecompartment.
The mechanic of the switch is a bit, ahumm, delicate. It will break easily.
I had to disassemble mine, because of a the same failure.
Don't remember exactely how I did it, but after a lot of cursing and half an hour later, I got it right again.

But if the car is still in its warranty, just go to see your dealer.

JohnMurrell · 12-07-2008, 17:55

Thanks Magic62,

In that case it may be like the VW Golf one that is linked to another Post about the switch falling apart.

Sounds like a fun afternoon as the car is out of warranty

magic62 · 12-07-2008, 20:44

Mine was still in warranty, but I couldn't wait for an appointment at the dealer. So I tried it myself

JohnMurrell · 13-07-2008, 15:52

Removed the light & switch without too much trouble. You need to take the far end out first and then move the switch to an angle and the black operating lever will follow. If you pull the nearest end out first you will brake the lever.

Pictures of the switch are on the Audi A4 forum here: Help re Glovebox Light Removal - uk-mkivs

The copper contact strip where the spring touches in the lower of the two images on this web site was out of position and not under the locating lug at the end. A bit of careful persuasion got it in place with the contact strip reasonably flat.

I had a bit of difficulty deciding if I had fixed it as the light only goes out with the door almost closed and it is difficult to know if your line of sight has been cut off or the light has really gone out. Got over this as I had a spare piece of plastic optic fibre - I put one end near the light and looked at the other end. You can see the light go out quite clearly. There is enough of a gap for the fibre to exit at the bottom of the door without crushing it or pulling it away from the lamp.

**VRStu** · 13-07-2008, 16:52

Mine didn't work, possibly from new, and required a new glove box as the operating lever missed the switch on the light when closong the door.

eccleshill · 14-07-2008, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnMurrell

I had a bit of difficulty deciding if I had fixed it as the light only goes out with the door almost closed and it is difficult to know if your line of sight has been cut off or the light has really gone out. .

Use your mobile phone

Start video recording, put in glove box (lens up!), close glovebox, wait a couple of seconds, open glovebox, stop recording, view video.
Won't win any Oscars but...

smstext · 14-07-2008, 12:26

or get a small child to climb inside

12-07-2008, 17:41	#1
JohnMurrell Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Glove Box Light Switch Not Working My Glove Box light seems to be on all the time. Can anyone tell me where the switch is and how does it operate ? Thanks

12-07-2008, 17:50	#2
magic62 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leverkusen Germany Posts: 137 Members Car: Octavia² vRS TDI estate Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Glove Box Light Switch Not Working The switch is integrated in the lighthousing. Try to take it out, but carefully, start at the end first. Just lever it out a bit and then slide it towards the back of the glovecompartment. The mechanic of the switch is a bit, ahumm, delicate. It will break easily. I had to disassemble mine, because of a the same failure. Don't remember exactely how I did it, but after a lot of cursing and half an hour later, I got it right again. But if the car is still in its warranty, just go to see your dealer. __________________ Silver 2006 vRS-TDI estate, mostly std, just a couple of mild changes. Roofrack, alarm, heated rearseats, VW RNS 510 + CD-changer, sunsafe + Climair sonniboys, cruisecontrol, , HillHold, interior superflux leds, original SonyEricsson FSE with K810i, BBS RD394 16" winterwheels, polished BBS VZ033 (CH) 18" summerwheels.

12-07-2008, 17:55	#3
JohnMurrell Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Glove Box Light Switch Not Working Thanks Magic62, In that case it may be like the VW Golf one that is linked to another Post about the switch falling apart. Sounds like a fun afternoon as the car is out of warranty

12-07-2008, 20:44	#4
magic62 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leverkusen Germany Posts: 137 Members Car: Octavia² vRS TDI estate Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Glove Box Light Switch Not Working Mine was still in warranty, but I couldn't wait for an appointment at the dealer. So I tried it myself __________________ Silver 2006 vRS-TDI estate, mostly std, just a couple of mild changes. Roofrack, alarm, heated rearseats, VW RNS 510 + CD-changer, sunsafe + Climair sonniboys, cruisecontrol, , HillHold, interior superflux leds, original SonyEricsson FSE with K810i, BBS RD394 16" winterwheels, polished BBS VZ033 (CH) 18" summerwheels.

13-07-2008, 15:52	#5
JohnMurrell Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Glove Box Light Switch Not Working Removed the light & switch without too much trouble. You need to take the far end out first and then move the switch to an angle and the black operating lever will follow. If you pull the nearest end out first you will brake the lever. Pictures of the switch are on the Audi A4 forum here: Help re Glovebox Light Removal - uk-mkivs The copper contact strip where the spring touches in the lower of the two images on this web site was out of position and not under the locating lug at the end. A bit of careful persuasion got it in place with the contact strip reasonably flat. I had a bit of difficulty deciding if I had fixed it as the light only goes out with the door almost closed and it is difficult to know if your line of sight has been cut off or the light has really gone out. Got over this as I had a spare piece of plastic optic fibre - I put one end near the light and looked at the other end. You can see the light go out quite clearly. There is enough of a gap for the fibre to exit at the bottom of the door without crushing it or pulling it away from the lamp.

13-07-2008, 16:52	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Glove Box Light Switch Not Working Mine didn't work, possibly from new, and required a new glove box as the operating lever missed the switch on the light when closong the door. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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