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Re: [T3] Help stop the clicking!


On 28 Jan 2001, at 20:11, Hanson,Todd wrote:

> I replaced my turn signal/emergency flasher relay with a new one (NOS)
> because my dash lights were very dim. I was very careful to follow the
> wiring diagram *and* replace just one connector at a time. The interior
> gauge lights and the exterior lights all work correctly, except the relay
> now "clicks" whenever I depress the brake pedal. When I disconnect the black
> wire from the relay, the clicking stops, but (of course) I no longer have
> turn signals.
> 1966 VW Type III Fastback (six volt)

It is still most likely a bad aluminum electrolytic capacitor. These 
can die of old age even if not used. The box can be opened up and 
the capacitors all checked and/or replaced.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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