There are 11 different Vanagon base wiring diagrams depending on year
and model.

In 86+ it is trivial to remove and reinsert the flasher relay.

If you want help, pull the flasher relay, test the turn signals and 4
way flashers, record results. Put flasher relay back in, test again,
record results. Report results here.

Mark

Stephen Grisanti wrote:
> '87 Westy.  I almost posted the year in the original post but figured it
> probably made no difference. I should know by now that it matters to
> someone, somewhere, always. No criticism intended. Also, van is in
> Richmond VA, Scott.
> I wondered about the flasher relay and about the turn signal relay and
> how they might be contributing to this; if one or the other has a
> separate circuit that activates the bulb/LED when the exterior lights
> work or if that would be too complicated. Too complicated for VW? What
> could I have been thinking?
> Stephen
>