Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
2012 Beetle LED flasher module
Forum Index -> Water-cooled VW Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
dunolde
Samba Member


Joined: March 20, 2018
Posts: 3

dunolde is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:11 am    Post subject: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

Hello all,

New here but not new to Beetles. Anyway, as the title says, I need to find an

LED flasher module for my 2012 Beetle. Replaced all the bulbs in the rear

light (Sylvania OSRAM:tail, directional, backup). Everything is working OK but

the dash flash indicator is "hyper-flashing" and I cannot seem to locate an

LED flasher module on the web. A part number and supplier would be helpful.

Local VW dealer, although generally very good, hasn't a clue.

Anyone? Thanks!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
PopPop Jambon
Samba Member


Joined: November 23, 2016
Posts: 125
Location: Florida
PopPop Jambon is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:29 am    Post subject: Re: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

Did you check all of the bulbs? Front and back? A "hyper-flashing" is usually and indicator of a burnt bulb in newer vehicles.
_________________
Eric
VWLM
1968 Beetle 1600 DP
Sort of a Baja
(PO removed the deck lid, cut out the rear skirt and added rear fiberglass fenders, that's about it)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
AlmostHeavenWV_VW Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: October 12, 2017
Posts: 1965
Location: WV
AlmostHeavenWV_VW is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:24 pm    Post subject: Re: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

Not too sure of where to source an LED flasher relay for that year.

This is the 1968 and up aircooled forum.

Perhaps the boys in the 'watercooled' forum could be of help for you:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=11
_________________
1973 Standard Beetle
1600DP AK case
Solex 34PICT3 Carb
Bosch DVDA 205AJ Distributor
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
ashman40
Samba Member


Joined: February 16, 2007
Posts: 15975
Location: North Florida, USA
ashman40 is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:55 pm    Post subject: Re: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

Not sure where you are located??

The "EP-35" model flasher relay has been confirmed to be LED compatible and works as a replacement for the 3-prong Beetle flasher relay.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/novita-led-compatible-electronic-flasher-ep35/5081297-P

If your Mexi-Beetle(?) uses a different model flasher relay then you will need to provide more info (flasher relay part#, number of prongs, layout, terminal numbers, etc.)
_________________
AshMan40
---------------------------
'67 Beetle #1 {project car that never made it to the road Sad }
'75 Beetle 1200LS (RHD Japan model) {junked due to frame rot}
'67 Beetle #2 {2019 project car - Wish me luck!}
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
TDCTDI
Samba Advocatus Diaboli


Joined: August 31, 2013
Posts: 12815
Location: North Carolina
TDCTDI is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:13 pm    Post subject: Re: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

If your car is a water cooled New Beetle, get rid of the LED bulbs. There is no LED flasher relay available for these cars due to the fact that the "flasher" is actually the Hazard switch that is tied into the multifunction switch (turn signal/wiper/cruise switch).
_________________
Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.


GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!


An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.


Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
dunolde
Samba Member


Joined: March 20, 2018
Posts: 3

dunolde is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:41 pm    Post subject: Re: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

OK everyone, thanks for the replies. Sorry about the wrong forum,

remember, I'm new here. ALL bulbs are working "normally", it is just the

dashboard

directional flasher indicators that are "hyper-flashing." I know that hyper-

flashing usually means a burned out bulb somewhere, but all are good.

I put "working normally" in quotes because these are supposed to be

"super

bright" but to me they are dimmer then the replaced incandescent bulbs.

So much so that I thought they weren't lighting at all!

One of my pet peeves with this car was the anemic back-up lights.

When I had to replace a burned out brake light I discovered there are

super-bright LED replacements for all bulbs so my mission was initially to

finally get some brighter back-up lights, and I figured that replacing tail and

directional bulbs with super-bright LEDs too wouldn't hurt.

Anyway, "super-bright" LEDs are a super disappointment (with the back-up

lights being the exception.) So, TDCTDI, I am going back to the

incandescents, except for the back-ups. Thanks again everyone.

BTW, it is a water-cooled 2012 2.5L, 5 speed manual transmission,

purchased "used" two years ago. Great car!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
ashman40
Samba Member


Joined: February 16, 2007
Posts: 15975
Location: North Florida, USA
ashman40 is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:36 pm    Post subject: Re: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

dunolde wrote:
OK everyone, thanks for the replies. Sorry about the wrong forum... BTW, it is a water-cooled 2012 2.5L, 5 speed manual transmission, purchased "used" two years ago. Great car!

Yup! You are (were) in the wrong forum Surprised Laughing
_________________
AshMan40
---------------------------
'67 Beetle #1 {project car that never made it to the road Sad }
'75 Beetle 1200LS (RHD Japan model) {junked due to frame rot}
'67 Beetle #2 {2019 project car - Wish me luck!}
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
stewardc
Samba Member


Joined: August 06, 2005
Posts: 73

stewardc is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:34 am    Post subject: Re: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

https://www.superbrightleds.com/

This is flat out the best site for flashers and bulbs.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
dunolde
Samba Member


Joined: March 20, 2018
Posts: 3

dunolde is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:05 am    Post subject: Re: 2012 Beetle LED flasher module Reply with quote

Well, if anyone is still with me, I have replaced all the LEDs with OEM incandescents (except back-ups, which are great)

and all is right with the world again.

Thanks everyone!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Water-cooled VW All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.