95 GLX TD/STD Fuse #21 problems "this is a more detailed thread" 2 of 2

[Robert Nelles]

When I install Fuse #21 "interior lighting", with the key removed from the ignition, the engine idiot lights boot up, oil pressure, charging system and fuel tank pump starts up , "no yellow glow plug light", clock starts from 0, the electric locks start working, but the interior lighting doesn't not function , even though the four switches are selected to the door position, interior lighting works fine manually , a 15 amp fuse will blow, a twenty amp fuse will start to heat up after a minute or so, no damage to the wiring has occured.

With #21 installed and the engine running the key will not shut down the engine, and all of the above funtions are the same , idot lights will have gone out because it's running ,and the clock starts at 0

I think there must be a relay that determines if the ignition has been selected to the off position and it has failed , also front passenger electric window doesn't function ever, but the window motor with the module removed can be hot wired, I think the window is a separate problem "module"

interior lighting will function manually with fuse 21 removed and ignition selected to on

[boschmann]

The most common cause of wierd electrical problems as you describe is a faulty "ignition" switch (electrical portion).

[Robert Nelles]

Originally Posted by boschmann

The most common cause of wierd electrical problems as you describe is a faulty "ignition" switch (electrical portion).

thanks for the info
you sure help alot of people

An Audio Fiat mech. in the bar last night told me the samr thing and how to go about changing it , I'm just wondering if there is an after market control or if a new one is under 100 I'm sure I will find out
thanks again

[boschmann]

You can get them from VW or aftermarket, they're not that expensive, just a pain to replace.