Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Audi A6 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Window Switches
- Remove window switch to be tested and disconnect harness connector. Check continuity between switch terminals with switch in appropriate position. See POWER WINDOW SWITCH TEST table. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace window switch.
- After installation of new components or disconnecting and reconnecting battery, run power window to fully closed position. Release switch. Place and hold window in close position for more than 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) 2 & 5; 1 & 3 | ||||
| Down | 2 & 4 | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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