Electric problem indicators???????

sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 26 Apr 2006, 9:25 pm

#480824

ok this is bizarre

we just bought a 74 kombi the day we take delivery the indecators stop working...

when you select left or right the light on the dash lights up and stays on consantly
checked bulbs, all fine
right replaced flasher relay, i thought that would fix it nah
same thing
put on hazard and a couple of quick buzzes from relay then nothing and hazard light stays on consantly

any ideas?????? bad conection??????????

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 26 Apr 2006, 9:27 pm

#480825

I have this problem every so often and it's usually because the battery is too flat (I.E: The generator belt loose)
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

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sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 26 Apr 2006, 9:41 pm

#480837

thats interesting.....

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 26 Apr 2006, 9:50 pm

#480845

Check it out man, also do the headlights flare when you accellerate? (Headlights turned on).
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

76camper Fahrvergnugen

884 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Apr 2006, 9:55 pm

#480848

if headlights get brighter with rpm above 900rpm then your reg is fucked or wired wrong. Sometimes my indicators do the freeze thing, i leave them on and pull the hazard lights and for some reason that trips em and all is fine again. Might be worth cleaning up the connections etc.

http://www.bytevision.com.au/dee/kombi/index.htm

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 26 Apr 2006, 9:56 pm

#480851

Precisely.
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 27 Apr 2006, 9:17 am

#480991

probably a bad connection somewhere.. do the indicators on the outside actually light up when the dash light comes on??
had this happen to me the other day.. found a loose connection, the flasher relay was not clicking till i found the bad connection.
good luck

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Apr 2006, 10:59 am

#481017

All the copper connections were shiney when new, but after all these years, the copper becomes contaminated & with a loose connection , can become an open circuit....
Even though the connectors are in place, they can still be an open circuit.... that is... no circuit...

Wet & dry, wire brush , sand paper - all can be used to brighten up the electrical connections...
If a connection is loose when its connected, pull the male spade connector out & gently squeeze the female connector , so that the male connector is tight...

Don't forget the fusebox - regulator - battery lead to the chassis... take the lead off & polish under it, and also the part of the earth braid that goes onto the body...
so the contact is Perfect.....
the earth braid between the chassis & the gearbox needs to be cleaned at both ends too....

Make sure You disconnect the battery first...

If You don't have time to do all that....
Just pull each connector apart & insert it a few times..
that will at least clean some of the connectors....
enough to keep You going...

cheers

Lee Noonan

Lee

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sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 28 Apr 2006, 1:06 pm

#481457

found worken properly now! just a bad earth behind the fuse box thanks for the reply duders :thumb
deon

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