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Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:43 pm

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the switch shown below? I'm unsure if this is the exact one I have or something similar, but the lights on the mechanisim themselves do not light up, and since this unit does not automatically click off, I tend to leave turn signals on for quite a while. Thanks in advance.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/sizer?file=361026.jpg&max=400&allownoimage=false

Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:32 pm

Go here and do a SEARCH for "turnsignal"..... There is at least 3 different scenarios that you can wire the "Chinese" turnsignal switch........

http://www.mydune-buggy.com/gallery/index.php

The one below is how the one that comes with switch I believe...

Dale

Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:57 pm

Dale, your the man..... :D

Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:37 pm

Thanks again.

Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:54 am

How is the quality of that switch?

I have a different aftermarket switch in my car and it's junk. It's chrome with a green plastic tip and is sold at many hot rod shops.

Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:20 am

Its "ok".... Its a "chrome" plastic housing and as long as you don't smack it with your knee to many time it will last.... I have one about to self destruct but its been bumped several times (my fault)... It does not self cancel ... Only thing missing on it is "lift to dim" switch....

Unfortunately anything really good cost upwards to $100 or more ....

Check GROTE industries.....

Another thing to consider....

http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/Modules/turn.asp
http://signaldynamics.com/products/Modules/pentastar.asp

Dale

Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:05 pm

OK now these are the trick turn signal switch that i have found. I'm putting an aluminum dash in my bug and getting rid of the stock steering column and building a new one. I've ordered these and hope to see them soon. check out the link.

http://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SS%2D3A

Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:16 am

call me redneck but i like my on/off/on toggle switch with a blinker put in the wiring instead mounting straight up and down just turn it sideways. under 10 dollars. if you ride as hard as me then your going to break it make it cheap so you don't get pissed. like i said i am good ol boy not for everyone.

Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:43 am

davevfla wrote: call me redneck but i like my on/off/on toggle switch with a blinker put in the wiring instead mounting straight up and down just turn it sideways. under 10 dollars. if you ride as hard as me then your going to break it make it cheap so you don't get pissed. like i said i am good ol boy not for everyone.

Thats what I use, mine is mounted on the dash. :lol:

Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:03 am

Here is the switch I have. Don't buy one. It's junk!

Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:15 pm

Why not just use a stock VW turn signal switch.
If you have combined brake and turn signal in the rear, use a 60-61 bug switch, if you have seperate brake and turn in the rear, use a 62-67 switch.
66-67 switches have the head light dimmer built in.

Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:45 pm

I used to have a 60 to 61 switch, but it broke.

I might get a repro 56 to 59 switch. I've heard that the quality is pretty good and they run about 85 bucks.

Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:09 pm

Speedway motors has a neat turn light set up that uses two small push buttons that is pretty cool, I going to use one on my buggy.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Hi-Tech-Turn-Signal-Module-Standard,2366.html

They have 2 types, check it out

Earthquake

Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:36 pm

earthquake wrote: Speedway motors has a neat turn light set up that uses two small push buttons that is pretty cool, I going to use one on my buggy.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Hi-Tech-Turn-Signal-Module-Standard,2366.html

They have 2 types, check it out

Earthquake

Actually here is manufacturers site, lots of goodies....

http://www.signaldynamics.com/products.htm

Dale