Flasher Unit Issues

[b2dan]

My X-Reg 1.4s Golf (aside from it's random engine warning light!) has recently developed a problem with the flasher system, in that it seems sluggish and occasionally fails to light my indicators/blips if I hit a bump with them on.

Looking on google, and I came across a Canadian website with an explanation for this problem:

Random Canadian Website said:

Transport Canada Recall Number: 2004436; Units affected: 80,752

2000-2002 Golf, GTI and Jetta: On certain vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher-wattage turn signal bulbs. The subject vehicles utilize a 27-watt turn signal bulb, instead of the 21-watt bulb used in other VW vehicles, which results in substantially higher current draw through the hazard switch relay. This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function. Correction: Dealers will replace the hazard switch relay.

(Taken from http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/cc/99-05gol...

I was just wondering if this is the same in the UK and if the relevant recall number applies.

Any help would be good

Anyhow, I'm just off too have another look at Google and see what that throws up!

b2

ETA: VOSA website doesn't have anything listed!

Edited by b2dan on Tuesday 18th November 17:17

Edited by b2dan on Tuesday 18th November 17:21

[Coupe_Daz]

Never heard of that in UK models, hazard switches are known on that year or golf/bora so id get that changed

[b2dan]

Thats probably why it couldn't find it on the VOSA site! Cheers

Edited as Brain doesn't appear to be in gear today!

Cheers

b2

Edited by b2dan on Tuesday 18th November 18:39

[Tame Technician]

Same hazard light switch fitted to loads of Audi's, A3 A4 TT A6 1997-2004 ish. we change them all the time. No recall in this country for Audi cant check VW but assume the same.