Date:         Fri, 18 May 2007 11:13:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
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From:         Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sliding door light switch
Comments: To: Daniel O Stevens <dosteven@syr.edu>
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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
>