Mk2 Golf Headlight Switch

[Blakey77 10]

Out of curiosity, does anyone else have a Mk2 Golf headlight switch fitted with the following issues?

 

- Number plate light comes on with the ignition

- With ignition off, headlight switch on (dipped) - interior fan operates until lights are switched off

 

I've not yet compared the wiring diagrams to confirm that the switch is the cause, it's not a problem, just a bit weird.

 

I will replace the Mk2 switch soon with the LED illuminated Corrado one, just curious....

[Jon_vr6 1]

I have a mk2 switch none of the above happen.

 

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[Blakey77 10]

Many thanks, I'll have to do a few more checks then. When I bought it, the stereo wiring was melted, speaker wiring mostly hacked about and missing, and the alarm wiring was shocking (no pun intended), I've since removed the old alarm.

[Tigerfish 10]

I had a golf switch in mine for a while and had no issues either.

[1200 bandit 10]

Many thanks, I'll have to do a few more checks then. When I bought it, the stereo wiring was melted, speaker wiring mostly hacked about and missing, and the alarm wiring was shocking (no pun intended), I've since removed the old alarm.

 

Why when the alarm stops working do people just cut and shove the wiring out the way instead of Removeing the thing. The wiring for the radio come out of the dash about 18 inches,the alarm wiring still had a live feed to it. I am surprised it did not go on fire.Still have to sort the wiring on the n/s front yet

[fendervg 33]

It should work fine - I remember testing one at one stage in my car and there were no problems. You've either got a faulty switch or more likely some messed up wiring near the fuse box. See if you can trace the wiring from the loom to the switch and then have a good look around the front and back of the fusebox.

[Blakey77 10]

Thanks all :)

 

My wife drives a '90 Mk2 GTI so I can borrow the switch to check.

 

I've looked at the headlight switch wiring before because of the issue with Corrado switches and recall that it was in good condition. Looks like I'll be dropping the fusebox down to investigate further.

[fendervg 33]

Also check your earth points at both sides of the dash under the trim in the footwells for ggod earths and any loose connections.

[Blakey77 10]

Also check your earth points at both sides of the dash under the trim in the footwells for ggod earths and any loose connections.

 

:thumbleft:

[dragon green 5]

Had one on mine for years,until it finally gave up

 

 

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[geordiedoors 10]

Bumping an old thread as I don't wish to spend 50 odd quid on a second hand switch for my corrado, what age of golf headlight switch fits my 1990 1.8 16v corrado?

[fendervg 33]

VW Classic Parts have new (not NOS) Corrado ones for around €30.00

https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/schalter-2997eb.html

You could order via Heritage to save on shipping - I have one of these in my car and has worked without a problem for two years so far.

[geordiedoors 10]

Does the later spec corrado switch fit the earlier corrado.

[geordiedoors 10]

How do you order parts through vw heritage from the link you posted, sorry if a dumb question.

[fendervg 33]

Give them a call with the part#, or else there's a section on the site that let's you search the classic parts catalogue at:

https://classic.heritagepartscentre.com/?ClassicLookup=FLAP

You can enter the part# and order from there - be aware that if they don't have it in stock it can take a couple of weeks as they bring stuff over by monthly consignments - hope this helps.

[geordiedoors 10]

Does the new spec headlight switch fit the earlier corrado without modifications?