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Re: Headlight switch stuck

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:29 pm
by haflidij
alexperkins wrote:You have to remove the bit you turn, then prise the rest apart with a screwdriver which will allow you to get to the catches and release them. Easiest to lever it out with a screwdriver

Itll be destroyed.
Damn , Ok atleast i know it now. Im just debating on if its worth it or not , I was going to put my new r20 bumper on and swap out the original switch for the new one i bought. The new one supports front fogs as the org. doesnt. Im going to be selling the car soon so im unsure if i should do it and just leave the front fogs in there but they wont be wired.

Re: Headlight switch stuck

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:13 pm
by ciclo
More info:

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:arrow: link... :lol:

Re: Headlight switch stuck

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:18 pm
by alexperkins
:lol:

Re: Headlight switch stuck

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:28 pm
by haflidij
ciclo wrote:More info:

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:arrow: link... :lol:
So basically the springs that push in/out the hinges that lock the switch are jammed or something like that. I just need to destroy it to get it out, haha :) Thank you for that springy video.

Re: Headlight switch stuck

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:36 pm
by ciclo
Try again before destroying it.

Move the switch at the same time you push from behind, you may be lucky and the tabs are released. :wink:

Re: Headlight switch stuck

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:39 pm
by haflidij
ciclo wrote:Try again before destroying it.

Move the switch at the same time you push from behind, you may be lucky and the tabs are released. :wink:
Yeah i might try a cupple of times before doing so. I just try it everyday and see if i get lucky. When i press hard on it from behind it feels like the whole panel is just about to come off its that stuck in there.

Re: Headlight switch stuck

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:54 pm
by ciclo
The switch must always be in this position while pushing.
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source: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.p ... oval-guide

easy:
:mrgreen: