The horn, headlights, blinkers, wipers, A/C and fan, all stopped working at the same time

SAV3367

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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2WD
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185,000 MILES

The following are not working, all stopped working at the same time: horn, headlights, blinkers (but hazards still work), wipers, A/C, and fan. Fuses don't look burnt.

Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 AT 4:41 PM

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KEN L

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There is a fuse #5 7.5 amp in the fuse panel left side of the dash, we need to check for power. this guide will help us check it out and I have included the fuse location int he diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Included are all the fuse locations in case you need them in the future. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 AT 1:57 PM

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My friend at NAPA says the problem is the dimmer switch.

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Thursday, July 7th, 2022 AT 2:32 PM

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Also, a mechanic told me to try fuse 33. There is no fuse 33. I tried moving fuse 30 (same amp) to 33's place, but it doesn't stay in, it's loose.

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Friday, July 8th, 2022 AT 9:46 AM

KEN L

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Where the fuse is, look to see if there are metal terminals to connect to the fuse, if not there is no fuse in that location. I don't think it is the dimmer switch. It sounds more like the load reduction relay is not working. To be sure, this guide will help and here is the location of the relay. Also, please double check all fuses with the ignition key on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

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