JPTL

I picked up an '88 S4 that's in need of various parts here and there. Many aren't absolutely necessary since it's going to mostly be a DE'er, but not being able to control the seat position is a PIA. It's missing the driver's side aft power seat switch (controls the seatback tilt & rear seat lift). ...so I need the entire switch.
The same aft switch on the passenger side is there, but messed up. The buttons don't click in any direction. Either a coincidence that this switch was problematic as well as the d/s, or the PO went after the p/s unit in an attempt to get something in the d/s seat and messed it up in the process.
So my questions:

• Does anyone have one or two of these switches kicking around?
• Are the front and back switches interchangeable?
• Are the d/s and p/s switches interchangeable?
• What years are compatible w/'88?
• Is this a serviceable switch (can I take it apart and possibly fix what ails it?)

Of course a nice pair of Recaros or Sparcos would be a nice fix & will eventually replace these, but I need something in the interim. Plus the factory seats are in really nice shape and should have their controls in tact, IMO.
I'm at a bit of a disadvantage in that the car's not here @ my house. I haven't been able to 'visit' it much lately so I'm trying to gather whatever I can for each visit.

rexpontius

I had the same problem when I bought my 928.

If you have the round 4-way switches, they are interchangeable drivers side and passenger side.

New the switches cost a small fortune (~ 175 euro!), I got a pair of good switches from a 944 seat. I believe the switches are also used in some 911 models.

The switches contain a couple of springs and metal ball's. They are serviceable, but be carefull when taking them apart (so the springs don't fly through the room or your car:-))

On my car, the PO probably also attempted to 'fix' a broken switch, and he lost most of the internals of the switch in the process.

Changing the switch is not difficult if you have some basic soldering skills.

good luck

JPTL

Thanks, rex.
Good luck on Sunday, BTW
GO ORANGE!

Tom in Austin

Hi J.P., I have an extra switch, works fine, PM if interested