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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, begin-
ning 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
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Blk
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #2
54
15
30 49a
R
Red
Fuse #10
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Wht
Terminal + (+49), Flasher
54f
+
Relay
L
Blk
Fuse #1
54
15
49a
30
R
Red
Fuse #9
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Wht
Terminal + (+49), Flasher
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #12 & Terminal #15,
54
15
Brake Warning Light
30 49a
R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Wht
Terminal + (+49), Flasher
+ (Resistor)
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #12
15
49a
30
R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
Chassis Ground
Super Beetle 71-72
With 12 Pole Fuse Box using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Wht
Terminal + (+49), Flasher
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #12 & Terminal #15,
54
15
Brake Warning Light
30 49a
R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Blk
54f
+
Relay
L
Blk
Fuse #2
54
15
49a
30
R
Red
Fuse #10
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Wht
Terminal + (+49), Flasher
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #1
54
15
30 49a
R
Red
Fuse #9
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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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The Old Volks Home
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
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Wht
Terminal + (+49), Flasher
54f
+
Relay
L
Blk
Fuse #12 & Terminal #15,
54
15
Brake Warning Light
49a
30
R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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
Blk/Purple
Turn Signal Switch
Blk/Wht
Blk/Red
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Stoplight Switch on M/C
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Blk
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #2
54
15
30 49a
R
Red
Fuse #10
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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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The Old Volks Home
Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring
Type 2 70-71
Using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Purple
Turn Signal Switch
Blk/Wht
Blk/Red
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Stoplight Switch on M/C
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Wht
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #4 (1970)
54
15
Fuse # 12 (1971)
30 49a
R
Fuse #2 (1970)
Red
Fuse # 8 (1971)
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
Chassis Ground
Type 2 1972
Using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Wht
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #11
54
15
49a
30
R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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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The Old Volks Home
Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring
Type 2 73-79
Using 111-953-235 G Switch
Blk/Wht
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Wht
Terminal + (+49), Flasher
+ (Resistor)
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #11
15
49a
30
R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Turn Signal Switch & Terminal
Blk/Wht/Grn
#49A, Flasher Relay
Chassis Ground
Type 3 Late 68-69
From Vin 3x8 103 326, using 111-953-235 D, 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Blk
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #1
54
15
30 49a
R
Red
Fuse #9
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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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The Old Volks Home
Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring
Type 3 70-71
Using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Wht
54f
+
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #10
54
15
30 49a
R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay
Blue
Chassis Ground
Type 3 1972
Using 211-953-235 A Switch
Blk/Wht
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Wht
54f
+
Relay
Grn L
Fuse #11
54
15
30 49a
R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay
Blue
& Turn Signal Switch
(Blk/Grn/Wht)
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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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The Old Volks Home
Volkswagen Hazard Switch Wiring
Type 3 1973
Using 111-953-235 G Switch
Blk/Wht
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Wht
Terminal + (+49), Flasher
+ (Resistor)
Relay
Blk L
Fuse #12
15
49a
30 R
Red
Fuse #8
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Blk/Grn
Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay
Blue
& Turn Signal Switch
(Blk/Grn/Wht)
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
Left Front/Rear Turn Signals
Terminal + (+49), Flasher Wht
+
Relay
Grn L
Fuse #1 (71-72)
15
Fuse #11 (73-74)
49a
30
R
Red
Fuse #5 (71-72)
Right Front/Rear Turn Signals
Fuse #8 (71-72)
Blk/Grn
Terminal 49a, Flasher Relay
Blue
& Turn Signal Switch
(Blk/Grn/Wht)
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 it s established affiliates, dealers or subsidaries. The use of  Volkswagen , the VW Logo and it s 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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