g60ian 10 Posted November 22, 2011 Hi guys,driving home last night the wipers,blower fan and rear window demister all stopped at the same time!,stayed that way untill i got home,tried it this morning all working again,well confused by this and only thing i can think off is the ignition switch? anyone had this or can come up with an answer :scratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 22, 2011 Could also be a dodgy X-relief relay - maybe check and reseat everything in the fuse box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vw_john 10 Posted November 22, 2011 its a relay problem! i had that, the contacts had corroded relay 4, 18 stamped on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) I had exactly the same problem as you, and I have brand new relay that you need. I bought it for my golf, but turned out to be ignition switch. To test - if it's the switch, wiggling the key in the ignition will fix it or they will come on and go off again like a bad connection issue. It's not 100% the relay. It's way more likely to be the switch, but try that ^^^ and let us know what you think. The relay is £13(!) from the stealers. I have the part number if you want to order one (current item as fitted to all models of VAG vehicles) or you could have mine for £5+post which is still brand new in bag, never been touched with the invoice still attached! :lol: Edit: if you have trouble starting the car, then it could be the relay as it's in charge of turning off all high-amp circuits to allow the starter motor to work the best. The circuits affected are the ones you mentioned (wipers, blower, demister) plus also the headlights - the dashboard lights will remain on though. Edited November 23, 2011 by boost monkey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted November 23, 2011 relay x , but the ign switch sends a feed to it so might be that instead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60ian 10 Posted November 23, 2011 brilliant thanks guys,the cars now in the bodyshop for a week so will need to wait to check this relay,im assuming this x relay is relay 4??,cheers boost monkey ill get in touch if its the relay i need Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted November 23, 2011 I'll take that relay if Ian doesn't need it please mate. Neil. ---------- Sent from iPhone 4S using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60ian 10 Posted November 23, 2011 you just have that one Neil ill get another if i need it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted November 23, 2011 Very kind, thanks Ian. Neil. ---------- Sent from iPhone 4S using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
