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Posted by: matteyp Jun 18 2009, 05:12 AM

So Ive been trying to fix my turn signals since I bought my car and still cant figure out whats wrong with them. Once in awhile they will work perfectly but for the most part they dont work at all. When the ignition is in the off position I can manually get the signals to flash but if the ignition is on or the car is running they dont work at all. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking it could be a bad lever. Do these go bad very often? Could there be a bad ground somewhere? Thanks

Matt

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 18 2009, 07:26 AM

Read: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=47236&st=0

Posted by: matteyp Jun 18 2009, 02:59 PM

Thanks, thoroghly confused now. lol Man you guys are smart, I dont know anything about wiring!!!

Posted by: SGB Jun 19 2009, 08:55 AM

here is what I would check-
make sure the bulbs are correct and iinserted properly
replace fuses 5 and 6
check the grounds inside the front trunk on each side by the headlight motor assembly
get a new flasher unit from an aircooled VW place (I've got a bus unit in mine)- it is attached to the fuse panel there by your left knee- just unscrew on each side and pull it down (disconnect the battery first).

I haven't ever heard of lever issues, but you never know...