accessories will not power on, heater fan, rear defrost,windshield wipers

1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
240,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • TURBO • FWD • MANUAL
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RAYMANCAN
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Replace ignition switch, checked fuses will not power up
Everything else works. Use to wiggle key to get fan to work, no more......

Nov 27, 2014 at 5:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you replace the tumbler assembly or the actual electrical ignition switch? Are you sure everything is properly adjusted?
Nov 27, 2014 at 8:10 PM
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RAYMANCAN
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I changed the electrical switch not the key tumbler. After many hours of research I fixed it. Relay socket 3,
relay # 18 the X relay
AKA LRR ( Load Reducing Relay)
easy fix thanks for your time....
Nov 29, 2014 at 10:56 AM
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BENDERS
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1998 Jetta tdi. Rear defrost wipers and heat/ac didn't work. That relay in mine is in socket 4. Was all rusted and burnt out. Got water in it some how. I changed the ignition switch before checking the relay.... didn't know about relay until I read your post. Thank you.
Mar 6, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Good job! Make sure to come back if you have questions in the future.

Joe
Mar 6, 2020 at 11:00 PM