IIRC
I had that problem with an '84 Rabbit Diesel.
You have the American Switch that slides instead of the German Switch
(Rotary style).

Did you try some aftermarket places? Or think about converting it over to
the German style?
To convert you will probably need the plug for the switch and any dash
panels needed which might include the heater controls too.

Maybe used if you can't take yours apart and clean up the contacts. Yours
probably burnt too badly though.
In the meantime you could hook up two of the wires together to get the
blower to operate.

good luck,
dave
(One out of many daves)

"Rich Wolos" > wrote in message
...
> Second time this (up-down) off-1-2-3 blower switch has failed.
> The replacement for this switch has now been "discontinued."
> What to Fix It With(?) Original switch has 5-tabs on the rear,
> and was made by Indak of Chicago. The car still runs great,
> gets teriffic mileage. [yeah, it's a diesel] :-) tnx rich