The transparent red button in the alarm switch is dimly lit when the light is off. Only when the switch of the flashing indicator is pressed, the resistance of the electric lamp is shunted, and it glows brightly in time with the flashing indicators.
Key switch in the model "Golf" releases before July 1980: 1 and 3 - fixing clips of the switch; 2 - control light; 4 - a cartridge of a control lamp; 5 - blind cover; 6 - cutout for the switch. | Dashboard Models "Golf" release after August 1980 and "Jetta" with hazard switch removed (3). The arrows point to the switch mounting clips. The photo on the left shows a multi-pin plug (1) and cartridge (2) switch indicator light. |
The control lamps in the heated rear window and fog lamps are lit only if the corresponding switch is pressed. But the control lamp cannot give information about that. whether the corresponding consumer is working or not.
Instruction. The device for lighting the switch symbol and the control devices in the switches have light bulbs with glass bases and separate sockets; they can be changed.
Removing the key switch
To remove the switch located on the right, it is enough to remove the box for things or the radio.
Remove the instrument panel bezel by hand.
In models "Golf" manufactured before July 1980: squeeze the fixing clips on the rear side of the switch, pull the switch towards the engine compartment and remove the plug.
In models "Golf" release after August 1980 and "Jetta": Pull out the switch towards the interior of the car. If necessary, tighten the locking clips of the switch.
Remove the multi-contact and connector on the back of the switch.
When removing the light switch, it will take a little more time.
In models "Golf" up to July 1980: remove left lower instrument panel trim, see chapter "Interior of the car".
Pull up and release the retaining clips as described.
In models "Golf" release after August 1980 and "Jetta": Remove the instrument panel bezel, see chapter "Devices", chapter "Removing the instrument panel".
Remove the switch from the frame.
Switch bulb replacement
Remove switch.
Turn the bulb holder bushing on the back of the switch slightly to the left and remove.
Remove light bulb (1.2 W DIN style W) with glass base.
At the light switch models "Golf" release after August 1980 and "Jetta" the bulb is in the socket.
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