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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:31 pm    Post subject: Re: semaphore grounding out Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:17 pm    Post subject: Re: semaphore grounding out Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:31 pm    Post subject: Re: semaphore grounding out Reply with quote

Digging up this old thread. I am having the same issue with my semaphores. Any imput would be appreciated
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You know what is weird...the same problem here. Have have no clue what the hell the problem is.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 11:34 am    Post subject: semaphore grounding out Reply with quote

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.
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