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I'm the guy that had a 2001 TDi that wouldn't start after I changed the ignition switch. My 2nd time replacing it although I didn't replace the charred wire and melted plug the first time. Evidently switched the wires after checking several dozen times. But a bit suprised. Only told the repair shop to get it running but after I got it back the following "annoyances" are all gone and cant believe this switch has an impact on all of this.
Windshield Wipers
Climate control fan
A/C (independent of fan)
E-brake engagement killing headlights
Radio was turning on with car off (running battery down as it would either not turn off or come on a few minutes after parking)
Heated Seats
Turn signals
But if having any issues with these things it's worth a shot checking it out. Several of these had issues or stopped working prior to the first switch really showing failure and continued after the OE switch was replaced the first time. Just found it odd that this thing has an affect on so much stuff.
Windshield Wipers
Climate control fan
A/C (independent of fan)
E-brake engagement killing headlights
Radio was turning on with car off (running battery down as it would either not turn off or come on a few minutes after parking)
Heated Seats
Turn signals
But if having any issues with these things it's worth a shot checking it out. Several of these had issues or stopped working prior to the first switch really showing failure and continued after the OE switch was replaced the first time. Just found it odd that this thing has an affect on so much stuff.