Perhaps you could buy the stock Jetta switch from the same VW parts place
from which you'd buy the stock Vanagon switch, if you wanted it- for that
matter I wonder that you couldn't just notch the Vanagon switch with a
dremel, if you knew where to do it.
?

Maybe used-part 'upgrade' for Roger or Chris to look into while they're
robbing graveyards.

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Vickers" <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: Sliding door light switch

> Thanks, Dan. Unfortunately, fabulous Marin County where I live has no
> junkyards---a HUGE AND DISTURBING downside to living here. I don't
> want to drive over a $5 toll bridge and spend $8 in gas getting to a
> junkyard for a $2 part. The stock switch will do nicely since I'm
> wiring a light over the slider with a three way switch like the dome
> in the front. Car alarm install places have them but they are pretty
> cheesy quality---worse than the VW ones.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> On May 18, 2007, at 8:13 AM, Daniel O Stevens wrote:
>
>> I found that late 80s 88~92 jetta & golf had a 'special feature' on
>> their TRUNK switch (same as your sliders)
>> They have a NOTCH that allows it to be 'set to off' even while the
>> door
>> is open.. This is a VERY good thing for a camper where you want to use
>> the interior lights, but always have to shut em down while camping so
>> you don't drain the battery...
>>
>> It automatically 'resets' on the next door close/open cycle so you can
>> have interior lights if necessary..
>> Or jt slide it in to the notch and lock it in the off position..
>>
>> Look for one at a junkyard or VW show.. Maybe inquire with the dealer
>> but I do not know the part number
>>
>> I discovered these entirely by accident when I bought a jetta that
>> had a
>> serious electrical drain.
>> PO never noticed while driving daily. But when the jetta became the
>> 2nd
>> car.. It'd sit for 4~5 days and battery would go dead..
>> Appearantly theres a nub that pushes on the pin switch when closed was
>> missing and the trunk light was always on..
>>
>> Dan in NY
>>
>>
>> From:    Jeffrey Vickers <>
>> Subject:
>>
>> Anybody got a spare door light switch for a slider? (175 947 561) Not
>> sure if all the doors use the same switch but this one is for my
>> slider. Thanks.
>>
>> Jeff
>>