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Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« on: September 07, 2013, 10:04:13 am »
Had been looking at replacing the hazard switch with one of the black ones available from the forum. Did a bit of googling and search thourogh other forums and came across a gloss dark red version. Blends in better than the standard matt, but retains the hint of red unlike the black replacements. Purchasd mine from eBay china about 3 weeks ago, the seller does both buy it now and auction (slightly cheaper):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dark-Red-HAZARD-SWITCH-FIT-FOR-VW-JETTA-MK5-Sagitar-18G953509-/310739767055?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4859888f0f

Here's a picture of mine fitted, really impressed and blends in nicely, fitting straight forward too  :happy2:


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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2013, 10:11:21 am »
looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart  :happy2:
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2013, 10:48:06 am »
There are a few of these on ebay £8.31 - £££ beware of the stupid p&p on some
 Not sure about black being the right colour for this
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2013, 11:29:47 am »
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2013, 12:25:41 pm »
Quote from: sub39h on September 07, 2013, 10:11:21 am
looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart  :happy2:

So if you fitted a black hazard switch does it somehow enable a cloaking shield for the button?  :grin:

Everyone knows where the button is... and if you do need to look for it in an emergency then your gonna have an accident anyway!
« Last Edit: September 07, 2013, 01:18:49 pm by richwig83 »
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2013, 01:17:19 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on September 07, 2013, 12:25:41 pm
Quote from: sub39h on September 07, 2013, 10:11:21 am
looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart  :happy2:

So if you fitted a black hazard switch does it somehow enable a cloaking shield for the button?  :grin:

Everyone knows where the button is... and if you dont and need to look for it in an emergency then your gonna have an accident anyway!


Plus it can be enabled via VCDS to flash the hazards under heavy breaking condtions. I demo'd the S3 brake setup for a mate last weekend and thats triggered the hazards without me having to touch the button.
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2013, 05:24:45 pm »
I don't have any issue with the black version. Just thought I would try something different, also cheaper and a complete unit replacement  :happy2:

Also have enabled the emergency braking through vcds, although haven't tested yet  :laugh:
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2013, 07:41:18 pm »
Looks neat that!   :happy2:
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2013, 09:10:24 pm »
can you still get the black one
Wonder if I can get one of the switches of tps
« Last Edit: September 07, 2013, 09:16:27 pm by maxitrol »
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2013, 09:12:33 pm »
Quote from: maxitrol on September 07, 2013, 09:10:24 pm
can you still get the black one

You can, but no one can see where they have been left.  :evilgrin:
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2013, 12:57:53 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on September 07, 2013, 12:25:41 pm
Quote from: sub39h on September 07, 2013, 10:11:21 am
looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart  :happy2:

So if you fitted a black hazard switch does it somehow enable a cloaking shield for the button?  :grin:

Everyone knows where the button is... and if you do need to look for it in an emergency then your gonna have an accident anyway!


my car is insured on 4 people as part of my family's multicar policy. the other members of my family rarely drive my car, and i would imagine they would not know right away where it was such as is needed in an emergency situation unless it could be easily seen. (similarly i would imagine that every time you drive a hire car or courtesy car you would only know at first glance where it is because it's red.)

all well and good making smart comments, but my point about safety is still valid. if it even has the potential to be missed then in my eyes the black button should be avoided. if you want one in your car go ahead and fit one, i'm not stopping you. i just wouldn't fit one to my car.
« Last Edit: September 11, 2013, 01:02:19 pm by sub39h »
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2013, 01:39:08 pm »
Ordered & fitted looks quality! :happy2:
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2013, 01:45:25 pm »
I ordered one the other day too... only 30 days wait :laugh:

The dial surrounds are another cheap china mod:
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2013, 03:53:50 pm »
Quote from: Scottymon on September 11, 2013, 01:45:25 pm
I ordered one the other day too... only 30 days wait :laugh:

The dial surrounds are another cheap china mod:


Dial surrounds looks good. Do you mind sharing the link?
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Re: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
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