Headlamp switch change-over 1998 A3

Jan 04, 2004 1 Replies
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1998 Jetta TDI, no fog lamps. Looking to add a set of PIAA lamps to the system and have the option to running the parking lamps without the DRLs. Can I just put in the 3 position or the 3 position+fog headlamp switch from an older A3 to be able to cut the DRLs or is it more involved and if so, does anybody have some information on it. Also, once converted to the older switch, will you be able to turn the bloody headlamps on without having the key on? TIA.


--Steve The three annoyances: panic button on remote overly sensitive, headlamps don't come on with the key off and no lock cylinder on the passenger side.


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Not sure about an older A3 switch but the switch in my T4 Eurovan is similar and I bought an A3 euroswitch to replace the US one. When in the parking lamp positiion, the DRLs do go out for sure. I'd be kinda surprised if the A3 behaved differently since VW tends to wire their cars similarly.

bloody headlamps on without having the key on? TIA.

Doubtful. That didn't change with the Euroswitch in my Eurovan. I suspect the headlamps coming on with or without the key isn't a function of the headlamp switch at all but determined by the ignition switch. That would probably require some rewiring.

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