'82 Rabbit blower switch problem

IIRC I had that problem with an '84 Rabbit Diesel. You have the American Switch that slides instead of the German Switch (Rotary style).

Did you try some aftermarket places? Or think about converting it over to the German style? To convert you will probably need the plug for the switch and any dash panels needed which might include the heater controls too.

Maybe used if you can't take yours apart and clean up the contacts. Yours probably burnt too badly though. In the meantime you could hook up two of the wires together to get the blower to operate.

good luck, dave (One out of many daves)

The company Altrom still carries that switch, but you need to get a parts dealer or mechanic to order the part for you, they should be about $20 US after they add their mark-up to it. You can look for parts Altrom carries by going to their website altrom.com (make sure you get the american site if you are looking for american parts and prices, there's also a canadian site)

I swear this is the same thing found in 1st generation Ford Tempo / Mercury Topaz. I think I've seen it in an early Escort too. Might be a close enough fit to work.

Thany you for all the tips!! As luck would have it, we located an aftermarket VW shop that had exact replacement switch (P/N 175-959-411-A) still in original wrapper. So I grabbed it... Got same mounting holes and all. Good for another 150k! diesel rich

Rich, Can you tell me the name and phone number (or website) of the place that had your switch?

Thanks, Bryan Walton