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codyodie Wed Jul 21, 2004 11:34 am

I've got a '58 European Beetle, that the electrical works fine, but every once in a while, especially when it's near 100 degrees outside, my passenger side semaphore "grounds" out somehow, and causes my brake & turn signals to not work at all. All the other lights work just fine. BTW, it is painted all black, but the color shouldn't have much to do with it, but it only happens after sitting out in the sun for a while... Any help on this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Odie Dunfield

Volksman66 Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:11 pm

You know what is weird...the same problem here. Have have no clue what the hell the problem is.

NOTAHONDA Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:31 pm

Digging up this old thread. I am having the same issue with my semaphores. Any imput would be appreciated

ZENVWDRIVER Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:17 pm

... try these, instead


Wayne S. Johnson Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:31 pm

It sounds like the wire varnish is compromised, copper wire expands in the heat and contacts the frame. Rewinding the coils will solve the problem.



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