Date:         Sat, 25 Jan 1997 22:32:36 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         John Matchett <jmatchet@iu.net>
Subject:      Re: '85 heater switch

VWnut@smus.bc.ca wrote:
> 
> > My front fan control switch in my newly purchased 85 westy is jammed in
> > the third speed position and the fan does not work. If I jiggled the
> > switch the fan would come once in a while. The heat and defrost is fairly
> > ineefective without the fan  specially in this frosty part of NH.
> > Anyadvice would be appreciated.
> >
check the relay in the left side wall of the trunk/reAR
MINE BLEW AND I LOST MY AC AND FAN


> > Mike
> >
> I'm almost positive this is the same switch used ever since the early
> Rabbits, Sciroccos & Jettas. I've replace two of them over the years
> ('77 Rabbit & '82 Scirocco) for less than $15 at my FLAPS. One had
> flaky connections due to corrosion, the other jammed exactly like you
> described. (Actually, it melted). You may want to check the wiring
> while you're in there, and avoid running on "3" with the new switch
> until the reason for meltdown is discovered.
> The switch works great in my '88, but the fan is not so great... :(