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.
in the main relay box under the left headlight
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.
Turn signal flasher Try in or near the fuse box
Change the flasher first.
On this model the flasher is integrated into the hazzard switch.
I replaced my turn signal relay by changing the relay that also acts as the Hazard lights switch in my 2001 Jetta. Get a small flat screwdriver in there on either side to pry it out. About $25 at the dealer.
did u mean turn signal flasher? well, if it's that it's in the Power Distribution Center, where the AC/heat is connected as well
If you have the owners manual look in there first. In the index it gives the location of the Fuse Box and location of the Relay Box. The flasher should be located in the fuse panel or near there. In the relay box out under the hood [located close to battery] the flasher may be there. It is round about the size of a golf ball and flat on the top. It should say something to the effect of Flasher Unit. Replace the bad one with the same size one.
In a 2001 Golf GTI 1.8T, the fuel pump relay is located in the fuse box, which is situated under the dashboard on the driver's side. Specifically, it is usually found in the relay section of the fuse box, often labeled as relay number 167. To access it, you may need to remove the cover of the fuse box. Always consult the owner’s manual for exact locations and specifications.
starter relay location
The 2001 Volkswagen Golf has 8 valves.