I don't see that you worked on the ground path for the left front turn
signal socket.
Even as a test, tap into the brown ground wire and run that wire to a really
good ground, and see if that makes a difference.
also read in Bentley where the ground is for that light.....
I know for sure that the ground for the headlights on some years is at the
'star' multi-point ground hidden above the fuse box, way up in there. Best
accessed by removing the instrument cluster.
I don't think I've ever seen a bad turn signal switch ......though of course
that's possible.
Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory S. Morrison" <gsm@GREGORYSMORRISON.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 11:52 AM
Subject: Alloy wheel caps and a ?

> (1) Does anyone have an extra hub cap or two for the optional alloy
> Vanagon
> wheels circa late 1980s? It's the plastic, brushed silver cap that's about
> the size of a one cup measuring cup. Please contact me off list if you can
> help.
>
> (2) Symptom: Left turn signal flashes twice as fast as the right turn
> signal
> and, from time to time, the left front turn signal doesn't work at all.
> The
> back turn signal consistently works.
> What I've done: Replaced left front turn signal socket, cleaned all
> connectors, replaced BOTH front and rear turn signal bulbs. The bulbs were
> verified to be working bulbs.
> Now I'm thinking it might have something to do with the turn signal arm on
> the steering wheel column.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks for your assistance,
> Greg
> 86.5 Syncro Weekender
>
> PS Was on this List for several years starting in the 90s. Just bought
> back
> my Syncro Westy from the person I sold it to five years ago, so I'm back
> on
> the list. Nice to be back.
>
> Hope the moderator issue gets sorted out - it was always a very friendly
> community.