MkIV Golf Indicator Switch?

dubmick

Anyone know how much one of these is? It went the other day so I have no indicators!

qz

Hope you remember your hand signals :pac:

mcwhirter

dubmick wrote: »

Anyone know how much one of these is? It went the other day so I have no indicators!

Is it definatley the switch, could it be the relays or fuse. I would try a scrapyard if it is the switch

dubmick

not sure mate. I dropped it into a mechanic on Wednesday and that's what he said. The hazards were still working. Not anymore as they went today.

Also the indicators were working when you held it down hard. You can't do that anymore either.

Tipsy Mac

If it's the relay that's gone it's about €40, gsfcarparts have them.

Bascially you need to remove the hazard switch itself from the dash, just gently pry it off, you will more than likely need to remove the blanking plates to the left and right of it to gain access. It's an easy job to do, should be able to manage it yourself as the new swtich just slots in, no soldering required.

crosstownk

I think the part you're looking for is 8LO 953 531 G 01C. Ring a few dealers and ask for the price.

dubmick

lads I'm being quoted €65 for the part and €73 for an hour's labour. Those prices are ex vat.

Am I being ripped off? TBH I just need to get it done pronto.

Tipsy Mac

dubmick wrote: »

lads I'm being quoted €65 for the part and €73 for an hour's labour. Those prices are ex vat.

Am I being ripped off? TBH I just need to get it done pronto.

I'd say €65 for an original VAG part is pretty much right, the one I fitted for €40 was not an original VAG part but worked exactly the same. For the labour I would think for someone in the know if it took 10 mins that would be the absolute max. I did mine in about 15mins but I was being careful not to damage anything as it was the first time I had replaced one, someone in the know will do it quicker.

To be honest if it's going into a main dealer there's not alot you can do but pay the price.

dubmick

Tipsy Mac wrote: »

I'd say €65 for an original VAG part is pretty much right, the one I fitted for €40 was not an original VAG part but worked exactly the same. For the labour I would think for someone in the know if it took 10 mins that would be the absolute max. I did mine in about 15mins but I was being careful not to damage anything as it was the first time I had replaced one, someone in the know will do it quicker.

To be honest if it's going into a main dealer there's not alot you can do but pay the price.

thanks mate, I wouldn't mind if it was a main dealer....it's just a local garage.

Darragh29

I paid 25 odd Euro for this part last year and fitted I think in 30 seconds.

Darragh29

dubmick wrote: »

thanks mate, I wouldn't mind if it was a main dealer....it's just a local garage.

'Cos it's Ok for main dealer to put a saddle on you but not an indy garage!?! :eek::eek::eek:

crosstownk

Darragh29 wrote: »

I paid 25 odd Euro for this part last year and fitted I think in 30 seconds.

Indicator switch in 30 secs? Are you sure Darragh? Remove airbag, remove steering wheel then the switch and refit...... 10/15mins if you've done a few beforehand.

I'm not being smart, but are you possibly confusing it with a hazard switch?

Darragh29

crosstownk wrote: »

Indicator switch in 30 secs? Are you sure Darragh? Remove airbag, remove steering wheel then the switch and refit...... 10/15mins if you've done a few beforehand.

I'm not being smart, but are you possibly confusing it with a hazard switch?

It's the relay switch for the indicators I'm talking about, it's integrated with the hazard switch on the dash. It's a common enough problem on the Mk 4 Golfs, I've done a few of them. If your indicators are acting up as well as the hazards, this is most likely your problem I've found...

dubmick

Darragh29 wrote: »

'Cos it's Ok for main dealer to put a saddle on you but not an indy garage!?! :eek::eek::eek:

Nah I just would always expect to pay more for labour in a main garage

crosstownk

Darragh29 wrote: »

It's the relay switch for the indicators I'm talking about, it's integrated with the hazard switch on the dash. It's a common enough problem on the Mk 4 Golfs, I've done a few of them. If your indicators are acting up as well as the hazards, this is most likely your problem I've found...

I see - yes the hazard switch only takes seconds to replace - not something I'd be inclined to charge labour for. Just the price of the part and let the car off.

Darragh29

crosstownk wrote: »

I see - yes the hazard switch only takes seconds to replace - not something I'd be inclined to charge labour for. Just the price of the part and let the car off.

Yeah I never charged labour for this. Small little gestures like this go a long way towards keeping your customer happy. You can tell if it is the relay in the hazards because if you try to operate the indicators and they won't work and then you flick or tip on the hazard switch and then they will usually start working for a few seconds. The problem is a partial open circuit in the relay bank because the terminals are eaten away through electrical sparking.

dubmick

Darragh29 wrote: »

You can tell if it is the relay in the hazards because if you try to operate the indicators and they won't work and then you flick or tip on the hazard switch and then they will usually start working for a few seconds. The problem is a partial open circuit in the relay bank because the terminals are eaten away through electrical sparking.

that is exactly what is happening. So the mechanic should be able to do this in a few minutes?

Darragh29

dubmick wrote: »

that is exactly what is happening. So the mechanic should be able to do this in a few minutes?

You'd do it yourself in 1 minute Dubmick. It's easier than changing a wheel!

Darragh29

All that's involved is getting a small screwdriver or a knife and gently pop out the blank plastic cover immediately to the left of the hazard switch. Put your finger in there and push out the actual hazard switch itself, it should come out very easily with a little bit of a push to the back of the switch and a bit of a jiggle to coax it out. Plug the wire out of the back of the hazard switch, connect it to your new switch, push in your new switch, put back in your blank plastic cover to the left of the hazard switch, you're elected.

Stevie Wonder could do it in under a minute!

dubmick

thanks lads, got the part this morning and fitted it on my lunch break...total cost €23.38 incl vat

Darragh29

dubmick wrote: »

thanks lads, got the part this morning and fitted it on my lunch break...total cost €23.38 incl vat

Did it sort out the problem?

dubmick

yep, working perfect. Took about 2 minutes to do and saved me €125

Darragh29

dubmick wrote: »

yep, working perfect. Took about 2 minutes to do and saved me €125

There ya go, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing! :D:D