Key switch — removal and installation (VW Golf 1)

In Golf models produced after August 1980 and in all Jetta models, when the ignition is switched on, the headlight symbol in the photo relay flickers. The heated glass switch produced after August 1982 also has this type of illuminated symbol.

The transparent red button in the hazard warning light switch is dimly lit when the lights are not on. Only when the flashing indicator switch is pressed is the resistance of the light bulb shunted and it glows brightly in time with the flashing indicators.

Key switch in the Golf model produced before July 1980: 1 and 3 - switch retaining clips; 2 - control lamp; 4 - control lamp socket; 5 - blind cover; 6 - cutout for switch.

Instrument cluster of Golf models produced after August 1980 and Jetta with hazard warning light switch (3) removed. Arrows point to switch retaining clips. On the left of the photograph is the multi-pin plug (1) and socket (2) for the switch indicator light.

The indicator lights in the rear window heating and fog light switches only light when the corresponding switch is pressed. But the indicator light cannot provide information about whether the corresponding consumer is working or not.

Note: The switch symbol lighting device and the control devices in the switches have bulbs with glass bases and separate sockets; they can be changed.

Removal the key switch

To remove the switch located on the right, simply remove the storage box or radio.

Remove the instrument panel frame by hand.

For Golf models produced before July 1980: On the rear side of the switch, squeeze the retaining clips, pull the switch out towards the engine compartment and remove the plug.

For Golf models produced after August 1980 and Jetta: Pull the switch out towards the interior of the car. If necessary, squeeze the switch retaining clips.

Remove the multi-pin connector from the back of the switch.

Removing the light switch will take a little longer.

For Golf models produced before July 1980: remove the lower left instrument panel trim, see the chapter "Car interior".

Pull up and release the retaining clips as described.

For Golf models produced after August 1980 and Jetta: remove the instrument panel frame, see chapter "Instruments", section "Removing the instrument panel".

Remove the switch from the frame.

Replacing the switch bulb

Remove the switch.

Turn the bulb socket sleeve on the back of the switch slightly to the left and remove it.

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Remove the light bulb (1.2 W DIN Form W) with glass base.

The light switch on Golf models produced after August 1980 and Jetta has a bulb in the socket.