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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:54 pm Post subject: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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In my 1970 Bus, any time I use my turn signal, my high beams come on. I can turn them off but it is a pain.
Can I repair the switch? How? I looked for a thread on this but no luck.
Thanks! _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
1973.5 911 Targa
2009 MB C300 |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:56 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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replace the switch _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:09 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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SGKent wrote: |
replace the switch |
Thanks that is my Plan. Have part on bench but was curious is they could be repaired. _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
1973.5 911 Targa
2009 MB C300 |
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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: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:10 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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Post some pics, maybe we can see something obvious. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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busdaddy wrote: |
Post some pics, maybe we can see something obvious. |
Busdaddy. I decided just to get a new one. Due to some other needs I will be nursing my existing one along until sometime in December. When I pull it out, I will post photos to share with the brain trust.
FWIW my 911 developed a similar issue s few years back. On the Peilcan BBS they have a “quick fix” for it. I used it and on the third time it failed I decided to just get a replacement. _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
1973.5 911 Targa
2009 MB C300
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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: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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I hope whoever you bought it from has a longer than 30 day return policy, it often takes 2 or 3 tries before you find a winner, those new switches are the vanguard of "lowest bidder gets the contract" manufacturing. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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I was looking at my Bentley for how to replace the turn signal. They want me to remove the ignition switch as part of the listed process. I am thinking that this step is unnecessary. I am thinking I will need to do the following:
1: Disconect the trun sgnal switch from the column.
2: Remove the steering wheel.
3: Loosen steering column from dash board.
4: Disconnect wires from under the dash to allow removal of old switch
5: Pull out old wires
6: Snake in new wires and install on terminals
7: Reverse steps 1-4 to complete.
Thoughts? _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
1973.5 911 Targa
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heimlich VWNOS.com
Joined: November 20, 2016 Posts: 6554 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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Do you use your high beams? Maybe just disconnect that wire. _________________ www.vwnos.com [email protected]
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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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stop pulling up on the switch arm (it's easy to do) when you're using the turn signal. _________________ thebucket: I invested in hoodride, now DBD won't return my call?
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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kawfee wrote: |
Do you use your high beams? Maybe just disconnect that wire. |
Funny. Sorry, I want them to work. _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
1973.5 911 Targa
2009 MB C300 |
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bus High Beams turn on when using turn signal |
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hazetguy wrote: |
stop pulling up on the switch arm (it's easy to do) when you're using the turn signal. |
I tried that. The switch has a hair trigger. I had a similar issue with my 911. Switch was filing. _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
1973.5 911 Targa
2009 MB C300 |
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