

| Subject: | Re: 71 bus turn signals |
| From: | M. Grant |
| Date: | Thu, 4 Apr 1996 12:20:07 +0100 (BST) |
On Wed, 3 Apr 1996, Scott Beckstead wrote:
> handily that there is no blinking going on. I have another problem that
> has vexed me for a while now though. My blinkers inside cease blinking
> after a short period. The exterior blinker continues to blink. If i
> pull out the emergency blinker switch then turn it off again the interior
> lights blink for a short period then quit again.
>
Scott
I had the same problem in my bus. The relay used by VW for the
indicators/hazard lights was changed around 71/72ish ( I don't
know exactly when), but the following is only correct for the
earlier type relay.
The black `thing' plugged into your fuse box actually contains
two small relays and a few components. (Careful here, the cover
isn't designed to be removable). In my case I plugged the coverless
board back in to the fuse box, and watched it whilst the indicators were
blinking. After a few seconds one relay stopped clicking and so did
the dash light.
I tried to get another complete relay box, but the early ones are a
stupid price at the dealers and so far I haven't found a working one
at a scrap yard. In the end I soldered a link between the two relays
and that solved the problem for me, but obviously this is a bit of
a bodge I not really to be recommended. If your problem is the relay,
getting a new/replacement one is a far better solution.
Good luck,
Marcus
'70 bus
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Marcus Grant
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