Standard Ignition HLS-1361 Headlight Switch

Headlight Switch for Volkswagen Jetta and Rabbit Pickup

Restore reliable headlight control with this Standard Ignition headlight switch, part number HLS-1361. It is built for 12-volt electrical systems and uses an 8-terminal, blade-style layout with a direct, snap-fit attachment for a clean replacement on the original switch location.

Compatible With 1981-1984 Volkswagen Jetta and 1981-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup applications, this headlight switch supports straightforward OE-style service for common lighting control issues.

Key Features

• Standard Ignition HLS-1361 headlight switch
• 8 male blade terminals for direct electrical connection
• Direct, snap-fit attachment method
• Rectangular connector shape with no connector housing
• Black knob color
• 3 switch positions for headlight control
• 12-volt electrical specification

Detailed Description

The HLS-1361 is a replacement headlight switch designed for Volkswagen Jetta and Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup models from the early 1980s. It uses an 8-terminal male blade configuration and a rectangular, no-connector design to match the original switch interface. For buyers searching for a 1981-1984 Volkswagen Jetta headlight switch or a 1981-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup headlight switch, this part provides the correct electrical and mounting style for service work focused on headlight operation.

This part cross-references Spectra Premium S10228 for the same application. Standard Ignition HLS-1361 is also listed under interchange references including 1S3787, 53-22702, 65-0543, 201-1636, 321941531K, HL7386, and SW4064.

What It Helps Fix

• Headlights that do not turn on or off correctly
• Intermittent lighting control at the dash switch
• Worn switch contacts causing inconsistent headlight operation
• Broken or loose terminal connections at the switch
• Failed original headlight switch on older Volkswagen electrical systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses an 8-terminal, male blade headlight switch with a direct, snap-fit mounting style before installation. Confirm the connector shape and 12-volt system requirements match the original part. Compare the existing switch positions and terminal layout to the replacement before reconnecting the harness.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies electrical replacement parts for service applications, and this headlight switch is built to match the listed fitment and terminal configuration for Volkswagen Jetta and Rabbit Pickup models.