My 2000 Volkswagen Jetta is in need of a new turn signal switch. I use the turn signal now, the blinker goes solid after a few seconds. Can anyone tell me how to replace this switch myself?
Are you sure its the switch? I don’t know how a Jetta is wired but it sounds more like the blinker module to me.
I agree with engineer_comp_geek. Sounds to me like the bi-metal switch as over heating and in effect shorting out (I guess you’d call it that), go to an auto shop and pick up a new one, I’ll bet that fixes the problem. If it still does the same thing, return the part (if possible) and tell us and let the SDMB help you troubleshoot it further.
Did you check to see if your bulbs are working too? Bulbs are about two for three bucks from Kragen. They all have to be working for the dash display to work properly usually.