Indicator switch wiring

jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 15 Dec 2005, 8:53 pm

#438626

Ok, after having no luck whatsoever finding a switch for my model type 3, i have a beetle one which is pretty similar.

I am trying to wire it up. I have the right hand indicators working, but when i turn the left hand ones on (with the ignition on) the generator and oil lights dim in time with the indicators, and the actual indicator lights (outside) aren't flashing.

I don't know what has happened to it, when i got it back from the panel beaters the indicators were working fine, but after driving it for about 10 mins suddenly the stalk got really stiff and the indicators weren't working.
And also every time i turn the hazard lights on, the fuse blows.

*sigh*

Any help would be appreciated.

67_on_its_guts Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 15 Dec 2005, 9:03 pm

#438633

Hi Jo

Start with the basics, and check any earth connections.

What model beetle is the indicator switch from?

Some are listed as a turn signal/combination switch others are listed as direction indicator switch, horn ring, dipper switch and steering/starter lock.

Once you know the model of the Beetle, finding a wiring diagram should be a snap.

Cheers

Rob

jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 15 Dec 2005, 9:08 pm

#438637

Its the type with just indicators and high beam switch.. Not sure of exact year..

67_on_its_guts Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 15 Dec 2005, 9:41 pm

#438652

Workin on it.........

:tree

jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 16 Dec 2005, 8:09 pm

#438889

Hey, i worked it out, the panel beater had wired up the indicator wrong... had the two wires arse about.

So all fixed now *yay me!*

67_on_its_guts Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 16 Dec 2005, 8:32 pm

#438895

:bounce:bounce All Good :bounce:bounce

netvampire Commited Dubber

51 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 17 Dec 2005, 1:36 am

#438936

having the same trouble myself..just got car back, no indicaters , hazard light blowing fuses, tried following the wire diagram but hard to make out.. got them working so no fuses blow, but wont stay on..