Odd electrical problem?

[meg_pie19]

Vent??? Mine was a problem with the hazard switch. The actual switch you press to get your hazards to turn on. It popped right off with a screwdriver.

[scoutsbox]

I am having the same problem with my 2001 Jetta. I had the sporadic flashing for a few days and now it will not work at all, unless I manually activate the arm for each click. VERY annoying. Has anyone had this repaired at a VW dealer, if so, what were you charged??

[cadguy36]

Originally Posted by scoutsbox

I am having the same problem with my 2001 Jetta. I had the sporadic flashing for a few days and now it will not work at all, unless I manually activate the arm for each click. VERY annoying. Has anyone had this repaired at a VW dealer, if so, what were you charged??

FIXED: I had the same problem the other day with my 2001 Jetta and found this thread in this forum. Went ahead and bought the Emergency Flasher switch from a VW dealer for $30 (with tax), used a screw driver to just pop out the existing hazard switch (no need to remove the vent), plugged the new on right in and I am back in business. Everything works great. Thanks a bunch to everyone who shared their experience on here. It saved me atleast about $50 by not going to the dealer.

[mountaineer]

I just had this problem fixed in my '01 Jetta at a dealership for about $80.

I also called VW to complain. I don't know what it takes to start a recall campaign, but from the sounds of it, it's a fairly common occurance, and a proper working signal is a serious safety issue in my book.

[boschmann]

Calling VW probably won't help much. If enough people complain to NHTSA they can force a recall.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

[luv2jetta]

No kidding. I gotta thank all of you cuz I was puzzled myself for a while but didn't want to get reemed by a dealer. Turns out swapping the old hazard switch with a new one solved the problem and it barely took all of 2 minutes to do it!!! Total cost savings, $100!!! Thanks again folks....

[RussLee74]

I'm guessing my problem falls into the same category as these others, but I'll run it by you all just in case there's some crucial difference I'm missing.

My turn signals work just fine. The problem comes when I flip the turn signal off, at which point the clicking noise that accompanies the blinking of the signal continues. The flasher itself isn't on, just the clicking noise. Sometimes it will come on while I'm driving for no particular reason, whether I've activated the signal or not.

I drive a 2002 TDI. Suggestions? Should I just try replacing the hazard switch like everybody else in this thread?

Russ

[Connex]

My car has the same problem. I changed the hazzard relay with a new one and I still have the same problem. I`m lokking to fix this problem for weeks. I can`t stand it.

[DAVENJR]

Where is the switch located?

[sourgas]

Originally Posted by neillaubenthal

I've got the same problem . . . and bought the switch. Does the switch pop directly out or do you need to remove the little grill over the air vents and switch first? I pried on the grill a little and it came up some but didn't seem to want to come free. If removing the grill is correct . . . are there any tabs or parts that must be disengaged to prevent breakage or do I just pry until it comes out?

Just pry a little more.

[Connex]

There is even a easier way to change the replay. Take out the cup holder using two screw drivers and pry on both sides at the same time where the metals components are located and pull the cupholder towards you. The put your arm in the space where the cupholder used to be and you should be able to feel the back of the replay. Then just simply push it and it should pop out.

[veedubmechanic]

There is a recall for this now... its called the VX recall and they replace the flasher switch on 99-03 golf, jetta