Simple at least for 2001 vintage. Just carefully pry of 4 way flasher button, (wrap something around screw driver so as not to mark button) and pry at top. Then using a small pair of needle nose pliers pull straight out and unplug connector. As a side note, if your problem is a clicking sound from flasher when signals not actually on try and spray a little contact cleaner in column near signal light switch and wait for it to evaporate. Bin there done that !
The blinker relay is broken. It is located inside the hazard switch. Replace the switch and it will fix your problem.
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Usually a bad turn signal flasher Check to make sure all bulbs are working I had this problem. Had to replace the hazard warning light switch in the dash. 1999 Passat 1.9TDi UK spec.
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Hi, Is your blinker actually flashing on and off? If not it may be your hazard switch. I had to replace mine.
Go to the dealer.
You have an electrical fault somewhere i would take it to an auto elictrican