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Accessories will not power on, heater fan, rear defrost, windshield wipers

Tiny
RAYMANCAN
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  • 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 240,000 MILES
Replace ignition switch, checked fuses will not power up
Everything else works. Use to wiggle key to get fan to work, no more.

Thursday, November 27th, 2014 AT 5:29 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you replace the tumbler assembly or the actual electrical ignition switch? Are you sure everything is properly adjusted?
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Thursday, November 27th, 2014 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
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I changed the electrical switch not the key tumbler. After many hours of research I fixed it. Relay socket 3,
relay # 18 the X relay
AKA LRR ( Load Reducing Relay)
easy fix thanks for your time.
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Saturday, November 29th, 2014 AT 10:56 AM
Tiny
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1998 Jetta tdi. Rear defrost wipers and heat/ac didn't work. That relay in mine is in socket 4. Was all rusted and burnt out. Got water in it some how. I changed the ignition switch before checking the relay. Didn't know about relay until I read your post. Thank you.
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Friday, March 6th, 2020 AT 6:24 PM
Tiny
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Good job! Make sure to come back if you have questions in the future.

Joe
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Friday, March 6th, 2020 AT 11:00 PM

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