Swapping Sides For Indicator Arm

phantom Wolfsburg Wizard

598 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 15 Oct 2005, 9:27 pm

#417859

Hi all,

The guy who put my buggy together has put the indicator arm on the right side, not the left as like most other VWs. It wouldn't normally matter I suppose but when I get in the buggy my foot often knocks the arm. One day I'll end up breaking it.

Is it possible to swap the sides over? As in, can I just swing the mechanism around somehow without too much trouble? Or will it be a huge job? I don't want to have to disassemble the column etc, but if its fairly simple I'd like to try it. Believe its early type 1 mechanism but can't be sure myself.

Thanks!

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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 15 Oct 2005, 9:37 pm

#417862

should be able to turn it round the column then just swap the wires over for the direction

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Desert Bug Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Oct 2005, 9:36 am

#417978

Depends on what model column you are using. If it's an early one you loosen the screw in the base of the indicator and swing it to the other side and tighten up again. Then take your steering wheel off and unscrew the indicator cancelling plate on the base of the boss and turn it 180o and screw it back on, now it should all would the way it was designed.

You don't have to change wires as you move the lever the same dirrection as you move the wheel.
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