First, verify that all fuses are OK, no burned ones or corroded ends.
Then, try the 4-way switch - I've seen them become jammed inside and not
return to the correct off or on position, which will take out the signals.

Karl
www.wwestyventures.com

On Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:09:11 -0500, Chuck Mathis <cvmathis@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

>Vehicle is a late '85 Wolfsburg (04/85).
>
>My turn signals do not function.  Several weeks ago they started to
>flash really random sometimes at a normal pace and sometimes really
>fast.  When the emergency flashers were turned on all four lights (and
>the switch) flashed at a normal pace.  About three weeks ago they
>simply quit - no turn signals, no emergency flashers although the
>relay still clicked and the switch light flashed.  I pulled the relay,
>cleaned the contacts, thumped it, and reinstalled resulting in left
>side flashers but no right side.  Flipping the turn signal lever gave
>me a steady green LED in the dash but no lights and no noise from the
>relay.  I ordered a replacement relay from a vendor, installed it and
>it buzzed when I flipped the emergency flasher switch - so much for
>quality German products.  This morning I picked up a generic flasher
>relay from Napa, installed it and I have emergency flashers (all four
>corners and the switch) but flipping the turn signal lever gets me a
>steady green LED but no flashing lights.  Bulbs are all good, front
>sockets were replaced a few years ago (and coated with dielectric
>paste) and contacts are all nice and clean.  Is the turn signal switch
>'serviceable' or is it a replacement only part?  Any tips on what else
>to look at before I mess with the switch?
>
>Chuck
>'85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'