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How to Remove 03 Jetta Hazard Switch?

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So I too have been aflicted with the clicking relay, I want to try to replace the relay before anything else, but im not sure how best to get the switch out without shredding the dash. Does anyone have relay/switch pics or good steps of how to remove.
Thanks!
 
#3 ·
Re: How to Remove 03 Jetta Hazard Switch? (tdurden55)

i put it a new hazard switch it did not fix the problem.
removing hazard sw:
-take out radio and cup holder tray. push out switch from inside.
-or-
-pry switch from front, the button popped out on mine. grasp switch body with pliers and pull out. re-attach button on switch body.
 
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Re: How to Remove 03 Jetta Hazard Switch? (tdurden55)

I had the same problem for about 4 years. I got sick of hearing it and decided to see if I could fix it.
I took off the stearing wheel and opened the turn signal switch box.
My issue was that a greasy, waxy substance had collected inside the switch box. I don't know if this was intended as a lubricant for the switch, but what had happened was the following:
The lubricant had collected copper dust due to friction from the regular operation of the switch. The motion of the switch had piled the **** up between the contacts which subsequently caused a small electrical bridge. Depending on temperature, the **** would expand or contract which, I am guessing, aligned the molecules of copper into an electrical connection. The connection did not pass enough electricity to light the bulbs, just trip the relay.
I cleaned the contacts in the switch box with q-tips and rubbing alcohol, re-assembled the box, and stearing wheel. I haven't had the problem since.
The hardest part of this process was removing the horn/airbag module. THere is a spring catch on each side of the steering wheel that has to be released with a screwdriver via two small holes in the back of the stearing wheel.
I would suggest a 3rd party Chiltons style book for good instructions on how to take the stearing wheel off.
The switch box was difficult to take apart because of all of the catch-latch style tabs that hold the lid on. Several jewlers screwdrivers and some patience seemed to do the trick.
Hope this helps
Jason
 
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