[Vwdiesel] 91 Jetta Headlight Switch

[Val Christian]

They've been relayed for over a decade.  It turns out that the 
"load reduction" relay in the VW can readily be found for less than
$5.  So I use those.  Prior to that, and with my older Rabbits,
I used other relays (bought from "Slippery Sam" the local electronics
junk dealer).

Relays were a must, running 4509 and the big 4522 bulbs.  (100W and 250W
landing lights).  

My problem is just that the plastic VW switch has been cycled probably 
10000 times, and is getting old.

Val

> 
> Val,
> 
> I usually start with relaying the lights, as the wiring is the root of your 
> problem. Then, you can use two switches if you want, one for the headlights, 
> and one for the others. By relaying the lights, especially right at the 
> lights, you transfer the load to the relays. The lights will also be 
> brighter, especially the headlights. I've done this for years on quite a few 
> VW's and Audi's.
> 
> Tony Hoffman
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Val Christian" <val at mongobird.com>
> To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 9:38 AM
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] 91 Jetta Headlight Switch
> 
> 
> > Several days ago we discussed the headlight switch on a 91 Jetta.
> > I claimed that I had seen one for $19 and change on the autohausaz
> > site.
> >
> > Whether or not I saw one there, I was simply wrong.  It's really a
> > common occurance that I'm wrong; just ask my spouse and kids.
> >
> > Here's the scoop, from autohausaz:  The switch fits 90-92 Jettas,
> > and is 191 941 531 N, and costs $92.30.  So we're back where
> > we started.  I'll continue to wiggle mine to get the headlights on.
> > When it fails, I'll go to a row of aircraft style toggle switches,
> > and use a checklist to get the marker lights, headlights, and
> > enlightenment turned on.
> >
> > Speaking of light problems...anyone receltly changed a license
> > plate lamp on a 91 or similar vintage?  How do I get at it?  Do
> > I have to pull the big black trim on the back off?  Or am I just
> > wrong again?
> >
> > Wrongly yours,
> >
> > Val 
> 
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