Windscreen wipers won't turn off - FIX (VW Volkswagen Polo/Golf/Jetta)

How I repaired VW windscreen wipers that don't want to turn off. It is a common fault with the Stalk Switch.
The owner of this vehicle first tried to fault find by removing the wiper fuse and could hear a relay clicking... likely the wiper relay which meant the wipers were still being activated, even with the wiper stalk switch in the 'off' position. The plug for the wiper stalk switch was also unplugged to see if the wipers would stop... they did stop. By also unlatching the hood / bonnet, the wipers stopped running (safety feature so wipers turn off when the hood / bonnet is opened). All of these symptoms led them to believe it was the stalk switch that was faulty... and this was indeed the case. Replacing the switch unit fixed the problem.
Part number for the OEM replacement switch is 6C0-953-513-IGI
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[@GrantBurton]

The owner of this vehicle first tried to fault find by removing the wiper fuse and could hear a relay clicking... likely the wiper relay which meant the wipers were still being activated, even with the wiper stalk switch in the 'off' position. The plug for the wiper stalk switch was also unplugged to see if the wipers would stop... they did stop. By also unlatching the hood / bonnet, the wipers stopped running (safety feature so wipers turn off when the hood / bonnet is opened). All of these symptoms led them to believe it was the stalk switch that was faulty... and this was indeed the case. Replacing the switch unit fixed the problem.

[@Daxos7]

That's a pretty good and logical way to diagnose that switch for that fault. Very cool video for anyone wanting to change a Wiper or indicator Stork.

[@GrantBurton]

Thanks, yeah... hopefully it's able to guide others well. Also a goo guide on how to change a faulty Clock Spring on Volkswagen.

[@MMMM2MMMM2MMMM]

Great job! That's another gain for the DIYr. One LOSS for the Stealer... dealer.

[@GrantBurton]

@@MMMM2MMMM2MMMM Thanks… pretty easy fix luckily.