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Re: [T3] blinkers and headlights?!


On 22 May 2002, at 14:21, Drake . wrote:

> Ok, was just talking with my wife on the phone, and she mentioned that when the
> headlights are on for a lengthy time (1/2 hour) the blinkers stop
> blinking...Being the electrical engineer and fairly familar with electrical
> layouts of cars in general I immediately thought "BS" the circuits arent even
> related (unless someone has done a hack wiring job in there). Before I actually
> opened my mouth and said that, I figured I would post here to see if something
> like this is possible in a 72 square.
> 
> If this IS possible what could be the culprit? voltage regulator?

Probably something like a bad connection between the VR and the fuse box. 
Could even be the ignition switch. Do the headlights get dimmer in this time?
I realize that may be hard to judge.

Is this perhaps non-VW replacement blinker relay?

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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