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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Over the years, I have received inquiries regarding the proper wiring of the Hazard (Emergency) Light Switch installed on various VW models. The purpose of this PDF is to consolidate the answers to those inquires and provide proper wiring instructions so that you can have Hazard Lights that actually work. This PDF is divided by VW model, beginning with Standard Beetle, Super Beetle (71-72), Karmann Ghia, Type 2, Type 3 and Type 4.

Beetle Late 68-69

From Vin 1x8 381 367, using 111-953-235 D, 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #2 Blk Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #10 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground Note: This terminal is not present on original switch. Add a Brown Wire when using replacement switch or if this terminal is present.

Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.

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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Standard Beetle 70-71
With 10 Pole Fuse Box using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #1 Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #9 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground Note: This wire is also connected to Terminal 31 on the Brake Warning Light and Terminal 31 on the Wiper Switch and then to Chassis Ground

Standard Beetle Late 71 & 72-73

With 12 Pole Fuse Box using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #12 & Terminal #15, Brake Warning Light Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #8 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground Note: This wire is also connected to Terminal 31 on the Brake Warning Light

Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.

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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Standard Beetle 74-77
With 12 Pole Fuse Box using 111-953-235 G Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #12 Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

(Resistor)

L 49a R

Fuse #8 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground

Super Beetle 71-72

With 12 Pole Fuse Box using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #12 & Terminal #15, Brake Warning Light Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #8 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground Note: This wire is also connected to Terminal 31 on the Brake Warning Light

Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.

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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Karmann Ghia Late 68-69
From Vin 148 433 379, using 111-953-235 D, 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #2 Blk Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #10 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground Note: This terminal is not present on original switch. Add a Brown Wire when using replacement switch or if this terminal is present.

Karmann Ghia 70-71

With 10 Pole Fuse Box using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #1 Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #9 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground Note: This wire is connected to Terminal 31 on the Brake Warning Light, the Ground Connections on the Speedometer Pod, Fuel Gauge, Clock, Terminal 31 on the Wiper Switch, Terminal 31 on Flasher Relay and then to Chassis Ground
Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.

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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Karmann Ghia 72-74
With 12 Pole Fuse Box using 211-953-235 A Switch Note: Some 72-74 K Ghias used 111-953-235 G Switches. If your Ghia has this switch, refer to the Standard Beetle 74-77 Diagram
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #12 & Terminal #15, Brake Warning Light Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #8 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground Note: This wire is connected to Terminal V & 31 on the Brake Warning Light, the Ground Connections on the Speedometer Pod, Clock Pod, Terminal 31 on the Wiper Switch, Terminal 31 on Flasher Relay and then to Chassis Ground

Type 2 Late 68-69

From Vin 2x8 098 286, using 111-953-235 D, 211-953-235 A Switch
Turn Signal Switch Stoplight Switch on M/C Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #2 Blk/Purple Blk/Red Blk Blk Blk/Wht Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #10 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground Note: This terminal is not present on original switch. Add a Brown Wire when using replacement switch or if this terminal is present.
Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.

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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Type 2 70-71
Using 211-953-235 A Switch
Turn Signal Switch Stoplight Switch on M/C Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #4 (1970) Fuse # 12 (1971) Blk/Purple Blk/Red Wht Blk Blk/Wht Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #2 (1970) Fuse # 8 (1971) Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground

Type 2 1972
Using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #11 Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #8 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground

Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.

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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Type 2 73-79
Using 111-953-235 G Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #11 Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

(Resistor)

L 49a R

Fuse #8 Turn Signal Switch & Terminal #49A, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blk/Wht/Grn

Chassis Ground

Type 3 Late 68-69

From Vin 3x8 103 326, using 111-953-235 D, 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #1 Blk Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #9 Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blue

Chassis Ground Note: This terminal is not present on original switch. Add a Brown Wire when using replacement switch or if this terminal is present.
Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.

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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Type 3 70-71
Using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #10 Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #8 Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blue

Chassis Ground

Type 3 1972
Using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #11 Wht Grn Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

54f 54 49a L R

Fuse #8 Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay & Turn Signal Switch (Blk/Grn/Wht)

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blue

Terminal 31, Flasher Relay, then to Chassis Ground. Also to Terminal K on Brake Warning Light.

Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.

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Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring

Type 3 1973
Using 111-953-235 G Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #12 Wht Blk Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30

(Resistor)

L 49a R

Fuse #8 Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay & Turn Signal Switch (Blk/Grn/Wht)

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blue

Terminal 31, Flasher Relay, then to Chassis Ground. Also to Terminal K on Brake Warning Light.

Type 4 71-74
Using 411-953-235 B Switch
Blk/Wht Terminal + (+49), Flasher Relay Fuse #1 (71-72) Fuse #11 (73-74) Wht Grn Left Front/Rear Turn Signals

+ 15 30 49a L R

Fuse #5 (71-72) Fuse #8 (71-72) Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay & Turn Signal Switch (Blk/Grn/Wht)

Red
Brn

Blk/Grn

Right Front/Rear Turn Signals

Blue

Terminal 31, Flasher Relay, then to Chassis Ground. Also to Terminal K on Brake Warning Light.

Contents of this PDF are Copyright (c) 2007 James Thompson & The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of James Thompson and The Old Volks Home. The Old Volks Home Logo is a trademark of The Old Volks Home and may not be reproduced or used without the expressed permission of The Old Volks Home. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. The Old Volks Home is not affiliated with, nor connected in any fashion with Volkswagen Of America, Volkswagenwerk AG, Germany, nor any of its established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of Volkswagen, the VW Logo and its models in this PDF is for purely descriptive purposes and the items listed herein are not Genuine Volkswagen products unless otherwise noted.