How do you remove steering wheel and turn switch off a VW Golf 1999, 1781cc model 1.8M. (chassis number wvwzzz1jzxu434325, engine number agn178556. Does the steering wheel centre panel have two torx/screws holding it in place as I am unable to feel any such srews or are the holes on the rear of the steering wheel centre panel used to gain access to two retaining tabs/springs for the airbag. Are there any special precautions to take regarding the airbag.Once the centre is off how is the turn switch removed and replaced. Many thanks.

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1990-94 Cabriolet,1990-93 Fox, 1990-92 Golf and Jetta

Fig. Lock cylinder drill point.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel, then remove the steering column covers.
3. Remove the turn signal and wiper switches.
4. Disconnect the ignition switch wiring.
5. On some models, the hole in the lock body for removing the ignition lock cylinder was not drilled by Volkswagen. To make the hole, use the following measurements in conjunction with the illustrations. Drill the hole where "a" and "b" intersect on the lock body. The hole should be drilled 0.19 inch (3mm) deep
6. Remove the lock cylinder by pushing a small drill bit or piece of wire into the hole and pulling the cylinder out. It might be easier to insert the ignition key, turn it to the right a little and pull on it.

To install:

1. Insert the lock cylinder into the housing with the key in the cylinder.
2. While gently turning the key side-to-side, press the cylinder in to the stop. It should click into place.
3. Temporarily fit the steering wheel onto the splines, then make sure the column locks and unlocks smoothly.
4. Install the switches, column covers, wiring and the steering wheel.
5. Connect the battery cable.

1995-99 Cabrio, 1993-99 Golf and Jetta

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Center the steering wheel.
3. Remove the air bag.
4. Remove the steering column switches.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, detach the shift lock cable from the lock cylinder housing.
6. Remove the adapter sleeve from the steering column.
7. Remove the spring and horn contact ring from the steering column assembly.
8. Detach the sheer bolt.
9. Insert the ignition key and unlock the cylinder, then detach the wiring connectors.
10. Once all wiring has been detached, slide the housing off the steering column.
11. Mark and drill the lock cylinder as shown and described in the above procedure.
12. Compress the stop spring and pull the lock cylinder out of the steering column housing.
13. Put the new lock cylinder into the steering lock housing.
14. Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
15. While you gently turn the key, insert the lock cylinder fully into the housing.
16. The rest of the installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

NOTE Always use a new shear pin when installing the lock cylinder.

This is for the requested item:

Removal & Installation

1. If necessary, make sure you have the radio code.
   
2. Place the steering wheel in the center (wheels straight ahead) position.
   
3. Disarm the SRS system, as outlined in the Chassis Electrical System.
   
4. Make sure the negative battery cable is disconnected.
   
5. Remove the steering wheel, as outlined in this section.
   
6. Remove the upper and lower steering column switch trim. Refer to the Turn Signal (Combination) Switch or Multi-function switch procedure for details.
   
7. Disconnect the multi-pin connector from the ignition/starter switch.
   
8. Remove the locking fluid (paint) from threaded holes of screws.
   
9. Loosen the two screws slightly, and pull ignition/starter switch out from steering lock housing in direction shown.
   

Remove the locking fluid (paint) from threaded holes of the screws (A). Loosen the two screws (A) slightly, then pull the ignition/starter switch out from steering lock housing in direction of the arrow


To install:

1. Push the ignition/starter switch into steering lock housing.
   
   NOTE When installing the ignition/starter lock switch ensure that the ignition/starter lock switch and the lock cylinder are in the same position, e.g. "ignition on".
   
   
2. Tighten screws and seal securing holes with sealant D2.
   
3. Connect multi-pin connector to ignition/starter switch.
   
4. Install steering column switches, steering wheel trim and steering wheel, as outlined in this section.
   

The engine number location depends on engine type.
1. For 2001 VW Golf 1.6 liters 16V engine:

2. For 2001 VW Golf 1.8 liters 20V engine:

3. For 2001 VW Golf 2.0 liters engine:

4. For 2001 VW Golf 2.3 liters engine:

5. For 2001 VW Golf 1.9 TDI-PD engine:

It could be the power steering pump going bad or thethe steering rack going bad.

This is a how-to from VWVortex.com

You WILL need the following,
10MM wrench
13MM wrench and socket or another wrench.
a eyeglasses phillips head screwdriver. (very small)
a regular size phillips head screwdriver
new ignition switch
vice grips (may not need them)
Instructions.
1. lock the steering wheel, and make note where it was just incase.
2. disconnect the battery with 10mm wrench.
3. remove the plastic around/behind the steering wheel by the two screws underneath using a phillips head screw driver.
4. now go under the dash, and remove the plastic peices covering up the steering wheel axel. and unscrew the bolt using a 13MM wrench&socket. Its a "U" joint.
5. Unplug everything behind the wheel including the ignition and the airbag.
6. using a vice grip, or your fingers if it is loose, to unscrew a gold bolt on the left side of the steering wheel column, its right behind the steering wheel on left underside.
7. Gently pull out the steering wheel, and the whole thing, including the axel, and steering wheel will comeout, be careful the end of it is greasy.
8. now with a small screwdriver (phillips), eyeglasses size is what i used, remove the screw where the ignition switch is, its a pretty long screw so it may take some time and it the switch wont come out until its fully unscrewed.
9. replace everything opposite of how it was took out.
Note- when your putting the steering wheel axel back, be sure to put back the large spring and align the axel correctly.

take off the steering wheel, remove the plastic piece on the steering column and then the ignition should unbolt and slide off.

no i  can assure you the vw golf is very well made and will take those wheels on the car without any problems at all, it will also add a little more traction as the tyres will be wider so the car will handle the road a little better, i presume that vw are trying to rip you off as you seem a little vunerable but i think that it would not be a problem at all, hope that helps

Each radio code is unique to each vehicle.

I would suggest you contact your nearest VW dealer.

My guess is that you will need to take your vehicle registration papers and drivers licence to the dealer and pay a small fee (say $15.00) and they should be able to give you the code off the VW computer network to the HQ. Using the vehicle chassis serial number and your proof of ownership and proof of you, should be enough information. The chassis number is on the registration papers.

If your Golf is like my Audi A4, you'll have to remove the steering wheel in order to access all the column trim screws. Do that, and you can remove the column trim to get to the ignition switch.

Hi,

Most Golf and Jetta have their relays bunched together with the fuse block. Often, it would be inside the fuse box/compartment located under the facia panel, on the right-hand side, behind a removable cover. On most models, the flasher relay would be labeled 21.

Incidentally, sometime ago, there was a recall on some Golf where Volkswagen dealers will install a new hazard flasher switch/relay kit to remedy a common issue. You may want to try first Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

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