Volkswagen Polo no low beam /Golf /Audi / headlight switch removal Replacement

[@raynorjoseph9643]

This video is 6 years old but today in 2022 December it helped me find the failure of my headlights. It is indeed the switch. Thank you

[@patcarmax]

So glad it helped you thank you for your comment 👍

[@patcarmax]

Thank you for your comments 👍

[@Bradskoi]

It’s 2024 and it’s still helping you legend thank you

[@patcarmax]

Thank you for your comment glad it helped 👍

[@StupendousPedro]

Thanks for this video great help. I'm having trouble with my number plate lights and dash lights. I'll give this a go with the corresponding cables for them see if it's my switch also as I've checked everything else 👍

[@chakapitchou4458]

Thank you mate, I did the same thing, exactly the same, and it turns out that I had to change the switch, just as you explained, nice one 👍👍👍👍👍

[@augstspriegumshightension]

When wires 2 and 7 are connected, the relay should click?

[@chakapitchou4458]

@@augstspriegumshightension i didn't connect any wire, I just swapped the whole thing, and the job was done, guess it became faulty after many years of use

[@augstspriegumshightension]

@@chakapitchou4458 Thank You!

[@chakapitchou4458]

@@augstspriegumshightension you're very welcome

[@Rhys_Beer]

Issue is that both lights stopped working however the fog lights still work. Thank you will try this. • ive checked fuses and cant see any blown • pulled the right globe and it seems healthy Im curious to know if you have encountered any EPC issues with this car and know of any possible fixes

[@patcarmax]

Hi you need to check for voltage at the lights terminal and if all fuses are ok and if it is the same switch as in the video it's probably the switch needs replacing and I haven't dealt with any issues with the light and ECU

[@Juppie902]

Thanks man, on 2006 golf V sdi parking or side lights dont work, I checked ground its OK, no vcds bulb errors Checking power side, no 12v... If I apply jumper cable to 12v light works, next is the switch, I totally forgot about it! I already thought the issue is my J519 and its an expensive board!

[@williampierce5615]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated. Cheers.

[@andersonguate]

Thank you Patrick.. I shall try this with a 2002 VW Jetta... wish me luck :)

[@patcarmax]

Good luck my friend make sure the connections plugs to the back of the bulbs have no corroded so stopping the current flow only thing I forgot to mention

[@andersonguate]

Thanks a lot good man! I will let you see of the results I get :) so kind :)

[@NadeemKhan-ug6lc]

Having the same issue with my 2017 polo vivo hahaha. Checked my fuses, they're fine. Will try this out....

[@patcarmax]

Thanks hope this is helpful Nadeem Never easy wiring on cars good luck

[@jamiejoker118]

brilliant job well done mate thank you pinched one out my ford galaxy fitted perfect in polo

[@augstspriegumshightension]

Hello, Patrick! When wires 2 and 7 are connected, the relay should click? Is there a relay between the switch and the bulb? What are the components in the dipped beam electrical circuit? Could you please explain?

[@patcarmax]

Hi the switch has fuses side panel buy door and as I understand no relay involved so the lights should come on when doing your basic checks the also check your 2 bulbs and connectios 2 fuses check they have 12volts at the fuse in most cases it's the switch but if you still have a problem after bypassing the switch it's normal one of the above hopefully this helps.

[@augstspriegumshightension]

@@patcarmax Thanks. I'm dealing with a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, but since the switch and connector looks the same, I think the circuitry might be the same. The operation of the relay is inaudible when the dipped beam and high beam is turned on, although the high beam works. Tomorrow at work I will check again, but it seemed to me that the voltage was coming out of the switch, but it did not appear on the fuses. It was important for me to know your thoughts about the existence of a relay in this circuit. Thank you again

[@derickskhosana687]

MY PARK LIGHTS AND BRIGHT LIGHTS ARE WORKING FINE IN MY POLO VOVO 2016 MODEL BUT THE DIM LIGHTS ARE NOT GETTING ON , CAN IT ALSO BE THE SWITCH PROBLEM

[@patcarmax]

Hi thanks for your comment, If the switch is of the same type then it's possible, but you need to check your fuses and bulbs to see if they have blown if not then the switch is a possibility I have to say the jumper lead test may be different from the video as your car is much newer car than the video one so may be different terminals I cannot help with this as it will need a full test to check the right circuit.

[@lidorderi4959]

My headlight is working , but the high beam isn't , but when i "flash" it they work do you know which pin is for high beams?

[@nkhan7804]

Hi sir! my problem is the dims lights not working witch pins can i bridge to test the switch?

[@mesutmesut7727]

do you have a pin scheme? I need to check if the key is intact

[@jonasrinkunas4105]

Thanks a lot, helped!

[@naveen03thakur]

Sir, i want to check the which wire is for front and rear fog lamp. How i can check ?

[@patcarmax]

Hi thank you for your comment but sadly I haven't got the wiring diagram now to check your question.

[@naveen03thakur]

@@patcarmax cant you check

[@patcarmax]

As I explained without the wiring diagram for the VW polo to which I think your working on , to which I no longer have the diagram, I cannot check this for you but please look at Google to source one as l only studied the problem posted here not the fog lights circuit best regards.

[@phonkyfeel1]

@@naveen03thakurwhy can’t YOU check?? I mean the OP has given more info than anywhere I can find on the internet for this dipped headlight issue. Go do some work and stop giving him grief. My god…

[@OrenBroder]

hi thanks, do you have a link to the wireing diagram for that switch?

[@Tonkac1]

I did everything exact as you but when i try to connect 2 to 7 it sparks also tryed 1 to 7 (cuz i found on google 1 is ignition for my model) and after a while there was a burned smell. tryed on golf iv 1.6 2000. Any clue what may be the problem

[@timpeacock1659]

Brilliant 🤩

[@patcarmax]

Thanks for your comments and so glad it was helpful to you. :-)

[@patcarmax]

Hi In the video there is a plastic cover just to right of the steering column the panel in the video I had removed before but it's just a clip in panel and you can see me put my hand in and push the switch out

[@patcarmax]

N Khan if you meant the low beam then it is as in the video but if it is the positioning lights that's the small 5w bulbs then I have no bridge for that at the moment thank for you comment

[@samanionpie7318]

Only my low beam headlights are not turning on. Bulbs and fuses fine. Could the switch here be a solution?

[@patcarmax]

samanionpie hi if you have no low beam and if you do the test in the video thermal 2 to 7 on the plug and the light comes on its more than likely the switch has failed thanks for watching

[@delsantos376]

I have a VW Golf and having the same problem. The switch looks the same. Do you think the test of thermal 2 to 7 be the same. I'm just careful that it might damage some circuitry if i try the same thing and it's different. Your help is much appreciated.

[@luisfranco9394]

Thank you. very helpful. I have an 09 vw passat B6 and the front low beam dip light on the left flutters when I turn on the vehicle than it shuts off. what can be causing this?

[@patcarmax]

Hi Luis I would check bulb just in case the element is broken but still gets a contact and the rear connections that's inside on the light bulb connector , the light plug may have a fault so see if the connector has melted because of corrosion/ oxidation and with the light on try moving at the connections to see if it comes on good luck Patrick

[@annekehayes8459]

Can u please send me the photo of the fuses 2008 anneke hayes

[@arulelisa]

For me parking light not working how to check

[@patcarmax]

Hi thank you for your comment I haven't got the wire diagram now so not sure of the terminals to jump to check but check fuses and bulbs and if there is a 12v feed voltage at bulb terminals if there's no feed to the terminals then it's probably fuse or switch

[@HealthvsWealth4me]

Hello. Thank you for this Video. I do not have a wire in #7. I have a 2008 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0t. Would you have the answer?

[@patcarmax]

Hi sorry to say can't help only by saying you will need the wiring diagram for your car but if fuses are ok and both head light bulbs are good most likely the switch thanks for you question .

[@mrDEANOs7]

Life saver

[@Diafo95]

friend how did you access from below to push it out? which part should I disassemble?

[@patcarmax]

Hi thanks for your comment, if you are dealing with both sides lights in failure with for this test and on a polo in most case's if its not the bulb or fuse and both head lights on low beam are out its normal the switch

[@MrGoogelaar]

VW is too damn stupid to use relays on the lights, since the first Golfs they use cheap switches made from horrible plastics that cannot handle the current draw of the lights. What is more the switch on the steering column has a terminal for the dim lights (not used) but if that is used the dim lights will go off when the brights are on, with the current setup the dim lights stay on when the brights are switched on. VW, like most German manufacturers spend too much time inventing funny clips etc instead of building stuff that last.

[@phonkyfeel1]

Oh, your comment about how they spend their time is true and hilarious.

[@shaunrobertson3828]

My dims work, brights work but not the normal lights.

[@patcarmax]

So you have dipped headlights and your full beam work so it must be the side or position lights not working correctly have you checked the bulbs and fuses?.