I've managed to break the electric mirror switch on my 2001 Octavia.  It 
looks identical to the one on a MKIV Golf, if that's any help, like the 
one at the link below:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-mk4-bora-electric-mirror-switch_W0QQitemZ140357611735QQ

Does anyone know if it's possible to change the switch without taking 
the door card off? I've tried to prise it out gently, but to no avail.

Thanks.

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Ian Riches
Bedford, UK

My Octavia's front wipers seem to have given up, in that they will move
only slowly, and sometimes stop in the middle of the screen.
Before I dismantle it to check it out, is it worthwhile getting a new
wiper motor in advance?
I have previously changed the relay due to another fault, so it looks
like it is probably a faulty motor.
Ta
Alan.

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A.Lee wrote:
> My Octavia's front wipers seem to have given up, in that they will
> move only slowly, and sometimes stop in the middle of the screen.
> Before I dismantle it to check it out, is it worthwhile getting a new
> wiper motor in advance?
> I have previously changed the relay due to another fault, so it looks
> like it is probably a faulty motor.
> Ta
> Alan.

mostly slow wipers are because the mechanism is stiff rather than the motor. 
take off a link or two (if it has links ) and see if the actual swivel where 
the wiper attaches is movable freely.  if it is a rack system then it is 
more difficult.  generally if the motor is at fault it will just stop.

Ian Riches wrote:
> Does anyone know if it's possible to change the switch without taking 
> the door card off? I've tried to prise it out gently, but to no avail.

Small flat screwdriver will remove the whole curved surround that 
borders with the door handle.

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Adrian C

Adrian C wrote:
> Ian Riches wrote:
>> Does anyone know if it's possible to change the switch without taking 
>> the door card off? I've tried to prise it out gently, but to no avail.
> 
> Small flat screwdriver will remove the whole curved surround that 
> borders with the door handle.

Ah.  Thanks.  Looks like I was trying to lever out the wrong bit.  I was 
attacking the switch itself in the middle.

Ian
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Ian Riches
Bedford, UK