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zachrf
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 Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:03 pm Post subject: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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Hello, new owner to a 86 GL. I have searched every forum about this but not specifically my issue has came up. All hazards work, left side works fine, and all running lights work.
Front right turn signal does not flash, only the rear, very fast which means bulb burned out usually. replaced bulb, connections are spotless. I know the two stage works because the hazards work.
What next?
Im shipping roxanne to oahu in january and they have safety inspections which include working turn signals.
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:56 pm Post subject: Re: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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| Put the VOM on the socket with the signals on. No voltage, stick a pin through the wire ahead of the socket, no voltage, stick a pin through the wire at the other end. A bad wire if voltage there. |
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wcdennis
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Location: Winston-Salem NC
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 4:19 am Post subject: Re: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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| If all 4 lights blink in hazard mode, you can eliminate a lot of testing. I would would start with checking and cleaning the contacts in the turn signal switch. |
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Multiman mv
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:20 am Post subject: Re: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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| If the wiring is reversed in one of the turn signals, I think it will only blink if your headlights are on and in hazard mode. I can’t remember the color of the wires that may need switching but maybe someone else can chime in. The PO of my van had them backwards and those were the symptoms I had. Does your turn signal flash with headlights on? Usually you can tell if your wiring is reversed because one of the turn signals when lit up as a parking light will be brighter than the other. |
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bobbyblack 
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:50 am Post subject: Re: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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Had similar issue where someone jammed wrong bulb into socket.
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zachrf
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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| Multiman mv wrote: |
| If the wiring is reversed in one of the turn signals, I think it will only blink if your headlights are on and in hazard mode. I can’t remember the color of the wires that may need switching but maybe someone else can chime in. The PO of my van had them backwards and those were the symptoms I had. Does your turn signal flash with headlights on? Usually you can tell if your wiring is reversed because one of the turn signals when lit up as a parking light will be brighter than the other. |
perfect! swtiched the two outer wires and viola it works great. Now onto the task of figuring out how to go about upgrading my headlights. I almost cant see anything at night unless the high beams are on. Considering the gowesty round conversion kit, or finding all the parts on my own. I like the square look and the round but round gives more options. Daily rain and dark skies at night on oahu i will need some nice lights.
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bobbyblack
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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Two things at GW resemble your mention of round's. First is a early grill, with just two headlights. Second, the South African version, with two large rounds, and two smaller ones.
Lots of folks see how 'updated' the SA kit looks, and throw the money that way, while it is cool and all, its bling.
The early rounds have plenty of options, like the Jeep LEDs, etc.
Depends on your wallet, I guess.
If you keep the squares, there are higher power bulbs, and power relay kits to make sure that you don't melt your harness. Either of these will be lots more light than the stock wattage.
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dhaavers
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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Related ancient history: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=453838
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zachrf
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:35 am Post subject: Re: First Post! Have a question about my turn signals |
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Went with the 80-85 grille and LX-Light 7 inch round LED lights. Good reviews on amazon did it all for 360 bucks with adapters and brackets. Couldnt justify the price for the south african, and i personally dont like it over the old model grilles. When I install the new headlights do i just leave the old high beam plugs to dangle?
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