Oh yeah, I've replaced literally dozens of Mk1 Golf/Jetta/Scirocco
ignitions switches, so I'm aware of the process, but was just wondering if
there might be other contributing factors.  Turns out that due to the utter
simplicity of the access and limited effort on my part, I was able to
quickly determine that the x relay was the culprit.  I even have a spare
ignition switch, but again...I'm bloody lazy today

On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 5:07 PM, Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>wrote:

>  It's a huge job ( not ) to just plug in another igntion switch for a
> quick test.
>
> 1. drop lower steering collumm cover ( 2 screws ) .
> 2. unplug connector plug from back of ignition switch.
> 3. plug your known- good/ new ignition switch onto the plug.
> 4. turn 'new' ign sw. with screwdriver.
> 5. see if's fixed now.
>
> actually replacing the switch involves only a simple step or two ...
> ....remove center cap of steering wheel.
> mark orientation of steering wheel.
> remove 24  mm ( I think ) nut.
> remove steering wheel.
> remove old ign switch via one screw.
> attend to the horn contact ring on the back of the steering wheel while
> you're there. Very Important
>
> Scott
>
>  On 12/1/2013 1:15 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
>
> I'm just not feeling very motivated today, though I did conduct a rather
> perfunctory Gmail search of all my Gerry posts, but didn't get anything to
> spoon feed a response.  So, I'll just go ahead an annoy all of you with my
> laziness.
>
> The other day I hopped in my '89 Bluestar and found that the wipers weren't
> functioning...I then noticed that I had no PW, heater fans and AC, but the
> headlights (hi/lo), turn signals and PDL work.  I suspect this is an
> ignition switch issue, but thought I'd see if there was anything else that
> might constitute a usual suspect here.  I totally rehabbed the ground
> crowns this summer, and the lack of headlight issues seems to rule that one
> out.  Fuses are all good.  Haven't checked anything else so far...too much
> work right now
>
> Any thoughts on this laziest day of the week?
>
> --
> Casey
>
>
>
>

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Casey