and is there any way to fix a micro-switch, or,
do you just have to buy a new one if anyone
knows of anyone could post some pics on how
to fix or just tell me it'd be greatly appreciated.
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Trunk Microswitch
03-07-2012 06:39 PM
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is this the actual micro-switch that powers the trunk light or is it a different piece?
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03-07-2012 06:41 PM
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03-08-2012 01:17 PM
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Yes that microswitch can be repaired. When I bought my passat, found out that the light wasn't working and I figured that one of the microswitch solders was broken due to numerous shocks when we close the trunk. So just take a soldering iron, resold the contact, and your'e done.
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03-08-2012 04:57 PM
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I had to replace minewhen my '98 was about 3 years old IIRC, seems like it was $13 or so and in stock (!) @ $tealer. FYI, YMMV, HTH, EIEIO
Tom
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