This usually happens because one of the 2 wires to the power steering
pump pressure switch gets shorted to engine metal. If the belt is too
short it moves the switch to where it is closer. If the original flag
spade ends are replaced with straight spade ends it also makes it more
likely to happen. It is a shame that VW put an unfused hot wire in such
a vulnerable location. The wire comes from the injection harness so the
whole harness can get ruined as you know.

Mark

John Rodgers wrote:
> I have found my wiring harness is fried. Wires throughout are burned making
> for shorts all over.  Second time this has happened. Totally sucks.
>
> Has anyone got a good one laying about that you would be willing to part
> with?
>
> Thanks.
>