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#242 of 291 Volkswagen Passat electrical issue by rockman1020 Nov 17, 2008 (12:12 am)
Just replaced the blinker switch on my steering column this week. After switch it out. I realized that now the blinkers and windshield wiper both don't work. I believe that I probably blew a relay of fuse. The fuses are all fine but where is the relays for the blinker & wipers? Are they both run off the same relay?? Replies to this message: vwp2000 (Nov 17, 2008 7:49 am) homeall (Nov 17, 2008 10:06 am)
#243 of 291 Re: Volkswagen Passat electrical issue [rockman1020] by vwp2000 Nov 17, 2008 (7:49 am)
Replying to: rockman1020 (Nov 17, 2008 12:12 am) Thought it might be battery, so took it out (it's a new battery). The shop recharged it so now I'm thinking...alternator? Maybe the alternator drained the battery.
#244 of 291 Re: Volkswagen Passat electrical issue [rockman1020] by homeall Nov 17, 2008 (10:06 am)
Replying to: rockman1020 (Nov 17, 2008 12:12 am) I am not sure where the wiper relay is but the turn signal relay is incorporated with the emergency flasher switch on the dash (at least on my 2000 Passat). I had a problem with the turn signals and could not find the relay switch. I just went to the volkswagen dealer and ordered it. Turned out the 4-way flasher switch and turn signal relay is one and the same. Just order the wiper relay. Once you have it you will know what to look for. However, the two relays going bad at the same time is highly unlikely. There may be another problem.
#245 of 291 dead battery... or worse? by fleased Nov 30, 2008 (3:55 pm)
I have a 2003 Passat and noticed that recently (last week or so) that it didn't start quite as promptly as it used to. Nothing drastic, just a hint of hesitation as it started. A couple of days ago, it seemed like it struggled a little more than that, but it still started, and I drove to work (about 30 mins). When I got there, I turned the car off, and tried to start it again to see how it was. No problem; started fine. Anyway, I just went away for three days and the car sat there until tonight when I tried to start it and it barely turned over and it won't start at all. I haven't replaced this battery so it's 5+ years old. Does it sound like the symptoms of a battery that has just reached the end of its road, or something more sinister? The 2003 Passat doesn't have a battery warning light does it? I don't see one, and no light was coming on last week when the troubles started. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#246 of 291 1999 1/2 Passat Electronic Door Lock - One won't work by GrrrPassat Dec 02, 2008 (5:37 pm)
About a month ago, my drivers side rear door electronic lock stopped working - all of the others work with the remote control as well as the drivers master switch - but this one doesn't. Took the door apart and replaced the electronic door latch - that wasn't the problem. Not certain why just one door would stop working - any suggestions? Replies to this message: GrrrPassat (Dec 13, 2008 5:37 pm)
#247 of 291 no tail lights by lonnieb Dec 03, 2008 (9:22 pm)
We recently bought a 98 passat, last week my wife was driving home from work and she lost all blinkers. I pulled out the hazzard blinker switch in the dash and reinstalled it and now the blinkers are working again, but then yesterday she noticed that her tail lights are not working. I have checked the fuses and they are good but there is no power to them, I plan to next check the relay but the Chiltons manual does not give info. on which one it is. Any ideas? Replies to this message: altair4 (Dec 04, 2008 7:10 am) mickeymouse2 (Dec 04, 2008 9:26 am)
#248 of 291 Re: no tail lights [lonnieb] by altair4 Dec 04, 2008 (7:10 am)
Replying to: lonnieb (Dec 03, 2008 9:22 pm) I'm shootin' in the dark here (pun intended), but you might want to check the brake light switch on the brake pedal arm, under the dash. There was a recall on this for some model years, dunno if yours is one of them.
#249 of 291 Re: no tail lights [lonnieb] by mickeymouse2 Dec 04, 2008 (9:26 am)
Replying to: lonnieb (Dec 03, 2008 9:22 pm) No tail lights, or no brake lights? For no tail lights, turn headlights on and see if any of the other running lights or marker lights are working. If they are, you may just have 2 bad bulbs. If non of the tail, running or marker lights are working, check fuse with test light to verify power is going through both sides of the fuse. Next step is to verify light switch is sending power to each cicuit. Your taillights are not on the same circuit as your hazard and brake lights. Unlikely it is the brake light switch. If brake lights are not working. Depress brake pedal with heavy object and check fuses and at least one bulb socket for power. If they check no power, check brake light switch for power it, and going through it while pedal is depressed.
#250 of 291 Re: 1999 1/2 Passat Electronic Door Lock - One won't work [GrrrPassat] by GrrrPassat Dec 13, 2008 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: GrrrPassat (Dec 02, 2008 5:37 pm) Check the wiring in the accordian looking rubber between the door and the pilllar. I had the same problem and spent 3 hrs and $60 bucks to replace the locking mechanism, and it works for 1 day. Looked at the wiring and there were broken and frayed wires.   Good luck - hope this works.
#251 of 291 Re: 2003 Passat Wagen Turn Signals Do Not Work [rdaniel1] by kksing Dec 31, 2008 (8:09 am)
Replying to: rdaniel1 (Jun 09, 2008 6:55 pm) I experienced the same problem with my 2002 Passat. The hazard relay switch was the culprit. This switch operates the turn & hazard signals. A dealership in OH wanted $132 to replace it. We ordered the part from the Internet for $26. It was pretty simple to replace. Replies to this message: homeall (Jun 10, 2009 9:22 pm)

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