Hey I recently bought a mk2f polo couple, my rear heated window switch dose not light up or work am quite new to cars so any help would be great cheers :) 

Hi

Check the fuse first.

Switches can be bought off ebay new and used 

On 12/01/2018 at 09:07, vwfan3 said:

Hi

Check the fuse first.

Was thinking that but what fuse is what haha I'm completely lost in cars 

 

look at this with the photofucket workaround?

https://www.clubpolo.co.uk/topic/216877-mk2-polo-fuse-layout/?do=findComment&comment=1948741

 

Edited 13 January, 20188 yr by dvderlm
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2 hours ago, dvderlm said:

look at this with the photofucket workaround?

https://www.clubpolo.co.uk/topic/216877-mk2-polo-fuse-layout/?do=findComment&comment=1948741

 

Thanks lad, will get a new fuse and see what happens :) 

 

Those fuse holders are notorious for not making a very good connection with the fuse, what happens is that you can get corrosion on the clip connectors and on the ends of the fuse.

One of those green scouring pads might clean them up. DO NOT use wire wool, as it can bridge out fuse holders.

Regards.

Old thread but accidentally came across this after fixing a dodgy rear demister recently myself. Checked the fuse, the relay (fog lights wern't working either, same relay i think), the wiring for any earth leaks. Turned out the switch was just really dirty inside - same for the foglights.

 

The switch is easily removed and with some careful prying with a small screwdriver you can open up the switch body. Make note of where everything goes (only a couple of parts - a spring and a contact bed). If the contact tracks are dirty then a little wd40 and a polish with some fine emery paper will do the trick!