Re: [T3] Turn Signals/Turn Signals '71 Fasty

[BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com]

John wrote:
>Yes, I do have a Bentley. 

This is a very good start, as it will save you money in the long run.

>Yes, I have checked all of the fuses.  No, I have not felt behind the 
>dash to see if it has come loose.  Common sense tells me that it 
>has just gone out with age. 

I don't think OE VW parts just quit with age, as they are very durable. More 
likely the connections are dirty and not allowing any current to flow thru 
them. On my 69 Square, I had to remove the fuses, and clean the ends of them 
along with cleaning the spade connections before my headlights would work.  On my 
71 Roadster, I had to do similar work just to get everything to function. A 
lot of times these problems happen from the car just sitting and not being 
driven (the worst thing you can do to a car).


>Before it went totally out, when you pulled the emergency 
>flasher, it did turn on the indicator lights on the dash. It just
>would not "blink". 

I can't really help on this, but maybe the wire that "feeds" them might have 
a bad connection (loose ground or positive side).

>I will check behind the dash on Friday afternoon.  
>I do not have anyway of checking if any voltage is 
>going through each of the parts. 

You should get one of those cheap voltmeters, as you'll need it for other 
items on the car. You don't need the expensive ones, as a cheap one will work 
fine here.

>However, I do intend this Fasty to be my daily driver,
>so it is not a bad idea to start replacing parts.

This sounds good, as I drive my 65 Notch whenever I can. 

> Any leads on good quality parts at a fair price would be
>greatly appreciated.

The best parts are already in your car, as todays aftermarket stuff has some 
quality issues. If you take some time and reall check everything over, you'll 
find the OE stuff is the best you can have in your car. I updated most of my 
65 to 71 components, but that was because I already had them, and I was 
converting from 6 volt to 12 volt. Just something to think about.



Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
       71 Square, Now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at; 
http://volksrods.com 

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