[a351fan]

I have a 2001 TDI Jetta that blinkers stopped working. Where is the relay? Any help would be apperciated. Thank you.

 

[chittychittybangbang]

A few possibilities:

dirt and dust in the turn lever stalk - if the problem happens when the lever is at rest, this is a strong possibility, you can try cleaning it with some wd-40 to rinse any built up dirt and contaminated greaseo out of the base of the lever

a burned out turn signal bulb

There was a recall on the hazard light switch on some years, this would be a bad relay/hazard switch, call VW customer service and they can check for you to see if it was done. The reason why is because it functions as the turn signal relay. Don't forget the brake light switch recall, if the little switch under the brake pedal is not green, you don't have the latest one.

 

[Adamgolf]

Are you saying that the hazard switch is a relay and a switch?

 

[grizzly]

Yes the switch is also a relay. It might need more blinker fluid, (j/k)!

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Are you saying that the hazard switch is a relay and a switch?

I believe that it is.

 

[a351fan]

Thanks for the help. Now how do I get the thing out without breaking something and the wife pointing and telling me I should have gone to the dealer?

 

[Vent5]

You could but since it's a recall item it should be done for free. The part is only about $20 or so anyways.

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Here is a link to the part numbers so you can compare prices, even cheaper than I thought, I'm getting two part numbers on it though, not sure which is correct. Part links below are correct though.
1J0-953-235-J-01C or 1J0-953-235-J
http://www.worldimpex.com/parts/febi-hazard-flasher-switch_550804.html

http://www.tdiparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=900

http://www.worldimpex.com/parts/genuine-part-hazard-flasher-switch_162826.html

 

[a351fan]

Thanks, the dealer replaced it in 05 so I am on my own this time. So that still leaves me needing to get the thing out withut damage.