Window Switches

1999 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Window Switches
  1. Remove window switch to be tested and disconnect harness connector. Check continuity between switch terminals with switch in appropriate position. See POWER WINDOW SWITCH TESTΒ  table. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace window switch.
  2. After installation of new components or disconnecting and reconnecting battery, run power window to fully closed position. Release switch. With window fully closed, press switch in up position again for one second. This will reactivate the "express" feature.
POWER WINDOW SWITCH TEST

Switch Position Check For Continuity Between Terminals No.
Up 1 & 4
Neutral (1) 2 & 5; 1 & 3
Down 2 & 4
(1) No continuity should exist between terminals No. 2 and 4, and terminals No. 1 and 4.
Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Switch Terminals
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