Hazard Indicator Relay Switch

[fairbrom]

Hi All, I'm new to the forum so no mickey taking!

My indicators and hazards weren't working (Toledo year 2000) so I've purchased a new hazard indicator relay switch (other threads on here got me that far).

Now I have the part I'm not sure how to remove the old one before I fit the new one. Is it a case of prizing the old one out with a screwdriver , or do I need to remove the radio and attack the hazard switch from below?

Any advice gratefully received.

 

[fairbrom]

The answer is you pull the front of the switch off - I did this by opening the cup holder then using a screwdriver behind the switch. Once that's off you then shove a knife down the driver's side of the switch to release the metal prong, then shove a screwdriver down the passenger side of the switch and prize it out. Replace the unit and bob's your uncle, working indicators.

 

[dazbus]

Thanks for the post. I just had a similar problem, but gave it a jiggle at it seems to be working now. It sounded though the relay was sticking.

 

[LEE69]

My relay is the loudest thing in the car when i'm using the indicators i'm guessing this is normal?

 

[dazbus]

I spoke to soon! its gone again although alarm flashes seem to work.
Will replace it on the weekend

 

[dazbus]

replaced it with part from VW garage in about 10 mins.
the relay is spookily quiet!

 

[LEE69]

You got the part number handy mate please

 

[dazbus]

1J0953235J01C.
Its the same part for leon and golf mk4.
VW colborne in Guildford just needed the last few digits.
should be about £16.

 

[LEE69]

Ta for replying

 

[DannyC87]

lee, did you try replacing this to make it quieter? i might indicate more if they weren't so loud..

 

[LEE69]

No mate, i got it out though, never did replace it, just got use to it tbh.