It seems as if it is part of the flasher unit
The 1988 VW flasher relay switch can be found behind the drivers side dashboard. The flasher relay switch will be behind the far left hand side of the dashboard.
The flasher is part of the hazard light switch.
The flasher is also the hazard switch located below the fan switch Cleaning the contacts would not fix the problem permenitly. Need to resolder the contacts for the coil.
If it the the newer body style the flasher is built in to the emergency flasher switch. Replace that and it is fixed. If it is the A3 body style it will be a relay in the relay box. Any VW parts person can tell you the exact location in the relay box.
It is built into the hazard switch. Take a small screwdriver and pry the red triangle cover off then take needle nose pliers and pull the switch straight out. The switch and relay are together.
the switch for hazard lght is located in the dash . the switch is the "flasher relay " so it controls the turnsignals and hazards. just pry the switch out and un plug it . install new switch . but you might want to check with your local VW dealership there is a recall on those switches . =)
It is part of the hazard light button on the upper right of the speedometer - clock unit.
The 1998 VW Golf flasher unit can be found beneath the drivers side dashboard. The flasher unit relay switch will be above the gas pedal.
Its part of the hazard switch in the centre of the dash. An OEM replacement costs ~£15 or double that from VW. Check against your VIN before ordering as there are a few variations.
Do you mean Flasher unit ? If so it is on the driver side kicker panel.
Change the flasher first.