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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1031065
Hi, I'm after some advice about an electrical problem I'm having trouble solving, '79 kombi, no indicators and the horn doesn't work, OK yesterday, today nuffn ☹️, I've worked out that they are through a common fuse, number eleven, that's according to a wiring diagram I have, but the fuse is ok and there is continuity in the cables both sides of the fuse, I've cleaned the connections just in case and installed a new flasher unit just to eliminate that, the emergency flashers work fine. All other fuses are ok, not sure where to go from here, anybody here had the problem or can suggest where to check.
Thanks in anticipation.
Don
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#1031067
I'd guess they may all earth through a common earth as they"re column switched, check that.

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1031069
Further to my post, I went to the garage with an idea that it may be the actual indicator switch as that's another " common " area, found the high beam switch isn't working, can someone guide me on how to remove the steering wheel to get at the switch.
Thanks ancient bugger, I'll see if Ki can find the earth point.
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AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#1031080
Are you getting power to the fuse?
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1031081
Yes, all are good.
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southspark Seriously Crusin Dubber

130 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#1031087
Before you pull the steering wheel off,check that the plug underneath the column is pushed in fully(black moon shape).It can be the common cause of all your faults.

Regards Paul

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1031097
Thanks southsppark, on my wa to check.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1031098
Thanks southsppark, on my wa to check.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1031099
Woo hoo, you are on the money, problem solved 😃😃😃😃
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southspark Seriously Crusin Dubber

130 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#1031121
Thanks for the feedback. After 45 yrs in auto electrics it still feels good to be right (I was wrong once but I denied it !)

Regards Paul