[brasskey]

Every few days or so, when I turn on a blinker (right or left), the arrow doesn't blink and it just stays lit (as do the actual head and tail lights). I've noticed that if I press the hazard button 3 or 4 times, the blinkers will eventually start working again. (The first few times I press the hazard button, the turn signals just stay lit and don't blink). I don't know why that does the trick, but it always does. Anyone have any ideas as to what may be causing the problem? I assume it's a wiring problem, but I'm a new Passat owner and don't know much about them. It's a 2000 GLX. Thanks for any help. Oh, also, does anyone know how to turn the volume of the blinkers down? Is it possible? They are pretty loud and kind of bug me.

tito

 

[dgabler]

may need to replace your hazard button. Probably some frozen/sticky relay inside of it.

 

[pass-variant]

agreed. Although the flasher is a separate part behind the hazzard button.

 

[DaddyMatt]

I just replaced mine (for the second time). :roll: I had the same symptoms as you, now it works fine. You might try taping a little cardboard around the new one as a sound deadener before you install it.

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[sameero]

Had the relay behind the hazzard button and repalced on mine which took care of the problem. Since it is a safety issue I think VW might cover it. Check it out. GM just had to do a recall on 1.5 million cars for a similar problem.

 

[MtnVariant]

I have a turn signal problem too but mine contues to click after the signal is turned off. I replaced the relay twice and still having the problem.
I have posted a thread on this:
http://www.clubb5.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=91783

Any suggestions?

 

[VW Mom]

Same symptoms. I replaced the relay under the hazard light for under $30. Follow the threads on how to remove the existing relay--the hardest part. The help from the forum was incredible!

 

[DaddyMatt]

BTW (for future reference for anybody else that has this problem...and there WILL be others). After reading VW Mom's experience and initial (pre-winecorker) difficulty in removing the relay I decided to post what I hope will be a helpful hint.

Toolless Hazard Relay removal (if you don't have heated seats but do have medium-to-long fingers):

• 1. Push Hazard Relay button in, exposing the upper edge of the blank cover below it (where the heated seat button would go).
  2. With your fingertip, pry out the blank cover (it may be a tight fit, but should pop out).
  3. Push the Hazard Relay button again, to shut off your hazard lights.
  4. With your hand palm-up, stick your middle finger as deep as you can into the hole (if your fingers are long enough, you should feel the back corner of the Relay).
  5. Push hard against the back of the Relay and it should pop out of the dash.
  6. Pull connector off back of old Relay, install new Relay, yada-yada.

 

[loudboxer]

Not sure which comes first, the board discussions or the symptoms. So, i've recently started reading these boards, glancing over various threads like this one, or the one about the seat belts not retracting, and not really paying much attention to them. Until the following day when, out of nowhere after five years of constant use, my blinkers randomly stop blinking. And my seatbelt won't retract... I better quit the board before my valve-cover gaskets start leaking. (Oops, too late) :suspicio:

 

[fallenfromglory]

I have the same issue, my left blinker stays on so does the side corner light and rear left blinker. I have replaed the hazard relay switch twice and replaced the fuses for the lights and it still on. Any other suggestions??????