1998 Passat Electrical Issues

I have a 1999 Passat 1.8T manual transmission 96K. It has had several problems in the past, but most recently a factory weld on the catalytic converter cracked. The car sat for about 3 months before we made the repair. After the repair was made, the battery would not hold a charge. We immediately replaced the battery. The car ran great for about a week. Then the turn signals, wipers, and blower on heater/AC stopped working. The radio, head lights, interior lights and dashboard lights are all still working. If I engage any of the non-working parts the brake light comes on, when I turn them off, the brake light goes off.

What could be the problem? (ignition, comfort system control) What might it cost me? Will I ever get this thing in shape so I can sell it?!?!?

Thanks in advance for your insight.

Was it sitting over the winter where snow piled up on the windshield?

There were probably sometimes with snow, but not much. Where I live, we get some generous snow, but it doesn't last. When I got home the other day I tried jiggling the ignition and that does work. So I am thinking that is the problem.

Try installing an ignition switch electrical portion (on end of switch) first.