Date:         Thu, 19 Nov 1998 21:23:40 -0600
Reply-To:     Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
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From:         Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Bright lights stuck on
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>In my original request, I told my tale of woe that my brights are stuck on
>even with the ignition switch turned off.  It appears that there is no relay
>for this circuit.  Kent Christensen suggests that the flasher may be the
>culprit.  This (like the relay idea) makes sense as it seems to be "relay-
>type" problem--pulling the fuses and replacing "resets" the system, and
>temporarily solves the problem.  Does anyone know, is the flasher switch a
>common flasher (like the one on all the GM cars I have owned), or is this a
>complex flasher unique to VW's?  I assume it is located somewhere near the
>fuses??  Again, this is an 83.  Thanks for all the suggestions.

I think he meant the dipper switch. I.e. the switch you use to switch from
high to low beams. The contacts in this switch could easily stick, and
cause the problem you complain of.

The dipper switch and flasher relay (which isn't related in any way to the
headlights) are both pretty much unique to vw's. You can use a universal
replacement for the flasher relay, but they don't last as long.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@lear.csp.ee.memphis.edu