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MarkG70 Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2013 Posts: 8 Location: Nanticoke, PA
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:34 pm Post subject: LED Turn Signal Indicators(Green Arrows) not working |
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Hello! I am new to posting on this website but I have been visiting this website after I purchased a 1970 T2 Campmobile in 2001. The engine is a 1600DP. The problem I am currently experiencing is when the ignition is on the turn signal indicators(Green Arrows) do not work when the left or right turn signals are engaged or the emergency switch is turned on. The brake/turnsignal lights and front yellow indicator lights function well, just not the green arrows on the dash. The only time the signal indicators(green arrows) on the dash work is when the emergency switch is turned on and the ignition is not on. I recently changed the flasher relay. It seems like the KBL signal is not going to ground. Thank you for all the feedback!! |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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I don't have a 1970 but looking at the wiring diagram in technical here for a 1970, it looks like there is a separate wire that comes directly off the relay J2 that goes to those two lights. It also looks like they pull power from S4 (4th fuse) maybe. If the outside lights flash then that relay should be sending a signal to the lights in the dash. If they work when the hazards flash but not when the turn signals are on, you might want to look closely at the relay and bulbs to be sure they are the correct ones. Click the image twice to expand it.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:07 am Post subject: |
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If your fuel gauge and idiot lights already work attach Kbl to 49a with a piggyback connector, if none of the lights or gauge work find the bad fuse first. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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sped372 Samba Member
Joined: March 30, 2006 Posts: 653 Location: Waunakee, WI
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:22 am Post subject: |
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busdaddy wrote: |
If your fuel gauge and idiot lights already work attach Kbl to 49a with a piggyback connector, if none of the lights or gauge work find the bad fuse first. |
x2. Kbl often goes bad first even if the main functionality is fine. _________________ 1971 Karmann Ghia - 1600 DP
1984 Westfalia - 1.9 WBX |
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soissisc Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2007 Posts: 621 Location: Western Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:02 am Post subject: |
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I had the same problem on my 68. Busdaddy mentioned that in later models the wiring was updated to this approach. Anyway, my 68 has been fine running this year 1 yr plus. _________________ Mark
68 Westy
92 Jetta (oh it is retired)
99 Eurovan
05 NBC
06 Audi A3
72 Westy (I am going to fix it up) |
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MarkG70 Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2013 Posts: 8 Location: Nanticoke, PA
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:00 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the feedback! I attached KBL to 49A as suggested. Worked fine!! |
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airschooled Air-Schooled
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Thansk for following through with what worked for you. This thread is helkping me figure out the troubles in my late '69 too, so thanks again! _________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:39 am Post subject: |
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MarkG70 wrote: |
Thanks for all the feedback! I attached KBL to 49A as suggested. Worked fine!! |
So that means the J2 relay is bad if I understand the issue. |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:55 am Post subject: |
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SGKent wrote: |
MarkG70 wrote: |
Thanks for all the feedback! I attached KBL to 49A as suggested. Worked fine!! |
So that means the J2 relay is bad if I understand the issue. |
Part of it, 9 terminal relays used on 68/69 and some 4 terminal units have a separate set of contacts for the dash arrows and it's possible that they can fail when the rest of it still works (likely due to the low resistance of the circuit and corrosion on the contacts), Kbl to 49a achieves the same result without the added mechanisms. The only difference is the arrows light opposite to the outside lights instead of simutaniously, VW did the same thing in 71. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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airschooled Air-Schooled
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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busdaddy wrote: |
SGKent wrote: |
MarkG70 wrote: |
Thanks for all the feedback! I attached KBL to 49A as suggested. Worked fine!! |
So that means the J2 relay is bad if I understand the issue. |
Part of it, 9 terminal relays used on 68/69 and some 4 terminal units have a separate set of contacts for the dash arrows and it's possible that they can fail when the rest of it still works (likely due to the low resistance of the circuit and corrosion on the contacts), Kbl to 49a achieves the same result without the added mechanisms. The only difference is the arrows light opposite to the outside lights instead of simutaniously, VW did the same thing in 71. |
Would that be safe to run like that for extended periods? _________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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asiab3 wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
SGKent wrote: |
MarkG70 wrote: |
Thanks for all the feedback! I attached KBL to 49A as suggested. Worked fine!! |
So that means the J2 relay is bad if I understand the issue. |
Part of it, 9 terminal relays used on 68/69 and some 4 terminal units have a separate set of contacts for the dash arrows and it's possible that they can fail when the rest of it still works (likely due to the low resistance of the circuit and corrosion on the contacts), Kbl to 49a achieves the same result without the added mechanisms. The only difference is the arrows light opposite to the outside lights instead of simutaniously, VW did the same thing in 71. |
Would that be safe to run like that for extended periods? |
Yes, instead of a separate switched ground it's using the resistance of the rest of the bulbs in the circuit as a ground between flashes, VW did it from 71 and up so apparently there's no long term issues. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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sped372 Samba Member
Joined: March 30, 2006 Posts: 653 Location: Waunakee, WI
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:20 am Post subject: |
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My understanding is that the KBL was actually designed to 'drop out' when the draw from the main circuit was too low. The intent was to alert you that one of your bulbs was burnt out by causing the dash light to not flash. No harm not using it but you have to admit it's a clever idea. _________________ 1971 Karmann Ghia - 1600 DP
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:45 am Post subject: |
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sped372 wrote: |
My understanding is that the KBL was actually designed to 'drop out' when the draw from the main circuit was too low. The intent was to alert you that one of your bulbs was burnt out by causing the dash light to not flash. No harm not using it but you have to admit it's a clever idea. |
First I've heard of that but I can't say it's impossible, when a bulb is out that side usually blinks crazy fast or stays on steady and that's a good way to tell. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:08 am Post subject: |
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busdaddy wrote: |
... when a bulb is out that side usually blinks crazy fast... |
and I thought it was just a driver who drank too much coffee... |
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sped372 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:43 am Post subject: |
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It took quite a bit of searching but I found something referencing this function. I am pretty sure I read it someplace else also but can't seem to find it.
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/4-term.htm
It makes sense if you think about it. There's no real reason to add a separate terminal on the relay for the dash light unless it would have done something that 49a couldn't do (flashing alternate to the outside lights doesn't seem like it's worth the extra trouble). VW probably removed it as they cost-reduced through the early 70's. _________________ 1971 Karmann Ghia - 1600 DP
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dooger54 Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2014 Posts: 14 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Going to resurrect this post cause it seems to be my problem on my 70 Ghia. Are you saying run a wire, using piggyback connectors on both, between KBL and 49a on the flasher J2 itself?
Not between KBL on the flasher and 49a on the emergency flasher switch, E3? |
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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Alex6373 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Do both green arrows flash, No matter which direction left or right on the interior soignal switch ?. _________________ Wildthings wrote:
The "0" mark should be TDC and the "I" mark should be 27° BTDC, though there are variants out there. |
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busdaddy Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, at least VW gave earlier bay owners 2 arrows, splits and bugs have just one green light. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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dooger54 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 5:22 am Post subject: |
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Brian wrote: |
Basically. The lights are on a positive ground |
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So just to be clear - I run a wire between KBL and 49a on the flasher?
And what the heck is a positive ground?
I'm just learning this electrical crap, bear with me please! |
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