While we're on the topic of turn signal and flasher problems, I have one
too. My signals and flashers work externally as they should but the
indicator light in the instrument cluster doesn't work since I replaced the
disintegrating foil in my 83 diesel westy a while back. I don't have yet
another foil to try and the old one, which allowed the indicator to work,
has too many other problems. Is there a way to jumper something to
something to make the indicator work? It's a shame that it's like it is as
it is the only thing on the entire car that doesn't work properly.

Jim

On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 9:09 AM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> I had a similar problem recently with blinkers and flasher.  What worked
> for me was to remove the red flasher switch from instrument cluster; then
> spray electrical contact cleaner into the switch housing (by virtue of the
> little gaps) to get to the internal contacts; vigorously operate switch
> back and forth 25 times to clean contacts.  Of course be sure to also clean
> spade connections on switch.  Re-install and test.
>
> Worth a try.
>
> Rich
> San Diego
>
>
>       From: thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
>  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>  Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 3:07 AM
>  Subject: Re: Turn signal puzzle
>
> I have taken off the fuse panel to look at the ground connections.  They
> looked good, but a little white spots on them.  I moved them a little up
> and
> down, side ways.  One of them was a little loose that I tightened up.  I
> was
> thinking, if I hook up the charger to create higher voltage, the relay
> might
> start working, but then I thought, it did not work while I was driving
> either as the alternator was charging.
> Tried the emergency flasher.  It did light up but not pulsing.  Now even
> that light does not come on.
> I will see if I find an other relay.
> Zoltan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Beierl
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 11:07 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Turn signal puzzle
>
> At 01:27 PM 5/2/2016, thewestyman wrote:
> >I am in Europe with my ‘86 Westfalia.  It was sitting for a year and a
> >half and besides I had to charge the batteries again, the only one thing
> is
> >not working properly is the turn signal.  As I switch on there is a
> >momentary flash and then nothing.  It is not blinking.  Both sides it does
> >the same.  I left it on for a few more seconds but I was not sure if I may
> >not cause some overheating of an electrical item.  I’m guessing, there
> is
> >a relay.  But my thinking would say, that it should not fail because of
> not
> >being used for a long time.  I can’t guess what is the number on that
> >relay.
> >Anyone had any experience with this?
> >Zoltan
>
> If the emergency flashers work then the flasher
> relay is good.  It probably has 21 painted on it
> and is in bottom right position of the relay
> panel.  If the four-ways work vigorously
> exercising the four-way switch a few dozen times
> may bring the contacts back to life.  If the
> four-ways don't work pull and replace the flasher
> to make sure it's making good contact, and try another flasher.
>
> Yrs,
> d
>