Hi John,

        Could you let me know where you  ended up getting your front turn signal from? 

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 

On Jun 26, 2014, at 12:41 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I pulled the front turn signal lamps - and they were half  full of
> water. The covers were all cracked which of course let the water in, and
> the receptacles and the connectors were completely shot. Git aome
> re-work to do there. In the meantime - complete new front turn signal
> lamps are on their way.
> 
> Brake issue is yet to be worked on.
> 
> John
> 
> On 6/25/2014 4:05 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>> For the turn signals, the correct flashers for you van will indicate if
>> there are not two bulbs drawing current to let you know one is out. The
>> usual indication is a fast or erratic flash or no flash at all. Except for
>> breaking a wire there is nothing to separate front/rear so start at getting
>> the front lights to work. Bad bulbs, sockets, or grounds/wires.  Note these
>> are two filament bulbs, turn signal and running lamps. 21/5 watt.
>> For the turn signal indicator weirdness could be wrong flasher or a bad
>> emergency flasher switch. The wiring here is complicated as when it is off
>> the turns signals still work through it. It is what combines the left and
>> right sides.  Operating it may clean the contacts.
>> 
>> For the mushy brakes your symptoms sound like the rears are not installed or
>> set up correctly and you may have the wrong cylinders. You may also have a
>> bad rear brake pressure regulator. Check the archives for my past brake
>> write ups including shimming out the lower shoe rests.
>> There are two brake switches. Either one shorted will leave the lights stuck
>> on.
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> JRodgers
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 7:41 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
>> 
>> I now have the Carat on the road, BUT - finding many things to be fixed.
>> 
>> Safety issues:
>> 
>> Turn signals:
>>  After a great deal of searching I FINALLY found a FLAPS with a  turn
>> signal relay that works - but it's shaped different from the usual stock
>> relays for the van. Shaped different. I now have turn signals BUT - they
>> only work on the rear of the van - not the front. And - the Hazard Flasher
>> does not operate. Additionally, the turn signal indicator light glows
>> slightly when the ignition is on - and goes to full bright when the turn
>> signals are activated - left or right. Dunno what that is about. As soon as
>> I can get another relay from one of our List Vendors
>> I'm going to replace this one even though it is working   - sort of. In
>> the meantime - anyone have any ideas?
>> 
>> Mushy Brakes:
>> 
>> Just had a brake job on the front end - and the brakes are really mushy
>> - like I have to pump like crazy if I have to make a fast stop.
>> Otherwise the pedal goes near to the floor. In fact - once it did hit the
>> bottom stop. The brakes don't pump up and hold - they will mush again as
>> soon as they are released. I would suspect air in the lines but I was
>> assured by the shop the brakes were well bled. If that is the case
>> - I suspect the master cylinder is bad. Related to that is a tail/brake
>> light issue under another topic. Any opinions or comments appreciated.
>> 
>> Brake Lights:
>> 
>> They don't work properly. When a fuse is put in the fuse holder - the brake
>> lights come on and won't go off. I suspect a bad brake light switch - goes
>> along with maybe a bad master cylinder  - both of which haven't been used in
>> near 15 years. Opinions??  Suggestions??
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> John
>> 
>>