newbie68
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Joined: September 13, 2015
Posts: 33
Location: Oceanside, CA
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 Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:54 am Post subject: Turn Signal Problem 1968 Bug |
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Hello all, I have a problem with my front right turn signal only. I've attached pics -- 'cause I like pics. Initially I thought it was the bulb, so I replaced it (bulb was not flashing, but staying steady, no such problem with the left turn signal). Through trial and error, I figured out that if I did not screw down the housing plate all the way down (a few threads), the bulb would actually flash. However, the other issue, is that as soon as I hit the brakes (e.g., when making a stop to turn right), the bulb stops flashing and goes steady again. Once I release the brake, it starts to flash again. Any ideas?
2nd issue, after driving the VW on the freeway for a bit, once I stop, say in a parking lot, the oil light comes on. Mind you, the engine has plenty of oil in it, might even be topped off by a half a quart... Any ideas on that?
Thanks.
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Sweetee
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Joined: April 07, 2015
Posts: 104
Location: Near Madison, WI
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Turn Signal Problem 1968 Bug |
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Hello all, I have a problem with my front right turn signal only. I've attached pics -- 'cause I like pics. Initially I thought it was the bulb, so I replaced it (bulb was not flashing, but staying steady, no such problem with the left turn signal). Through trial and error, I figured out that if I did not screw down the housing plate all the way down (a few threads), the bulb would actually flash. However, the other issue, is that as soon as I hit the brakes (e.g., when making a stop to turn right), the bulb stops flashing and goes steady again. Once I release the brake, it starts to flash again. Any ideas?
2nd issue, after driving the VW on the freeway for a bit, once I stop, say in a parking lot, the oil light comes on. Mind you, the engine has plenty of oil in it, might even be topped off by a half a quart... Any ideas on that?
Thanks.
I won't weigh in on the electrical as I'm not too familiar with the idiosyncrasies of the '68 wiring.
Concerning the oil light, are you saying you may be 1/2 quart overfull? If so, after driving any distance at all, the oil would become frothy(filled with air). This can cause you to lose viscosity when the oil becomes aerated. I was always told to never overfill as the crank will aerate the oil.
Good luck with the electrical gremlins.
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My first experience with a VW Beetle was 1966 when I was 16 and my older brother took me out driving in a snow storm to teach me how to drive a stick. Now that I'm retired and have the time, I hope to while away my time "playing" with "my new Bug!" |
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