[T2] Replacing the turn signal switch 1971 bus

[Bob Pratt]

I can't find the gray/black wire in the schematic. The high beam indicator light works and that's about all. None of the turn signal lights or indicator lights work. The 4 way Flasher switch lights up when the headlights are on, but they do not flash.
I had everything working until I put the fuse box back on the wall. Since then nothing works!
I checked the rear of the fuse box to make sure nothing broke or came undone. All the bulbs are new and I cleaned the copper connection on each bulb holder and the aluminum back to make sure all the lights make a good ground.

As soon as the snow stops and l get the driveway cleared, I'll have at it again.
Bob Pratt

> On Jan 18, 2016, at 1:21 AM, Jamie <jrivers at globalserve.net> wrote:
> 
> I dunno Bob,,
> Does your picture show the grey/black wire as found?
> What doesn't work at this point?
> 
> I am guessing,, but if you are this far into it... If it was me,, I'd probe all the wires leaving the signal switch to "prove" they work,, then you can eliminate something..
> what I mean is,, take a live wire and touch it to;
> black/red ,, it should light up the right rear signal/brake lamp
> black/yellow .. it should light up the left rear signal/brake lamp
> 
> black/white.. it should light up the left front signal lamp
> black/green.. it should light up the right front signal lamp
> 
> if that checks out,, then you know you have good wiring in the bus, and at the lampholders...
> 
> does you signal switch look like http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=1034701
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> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=1005494
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Pratt" <ka1dza at verizon.net>
> To: <type2 at type2.com>; <accessys at smart.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2016 5:22 PM
> Subject: [T2] Replacing the turn signal switch 1971 bus
> 
> 
>> Hi all,
>> In desperation I replaced the turn signal switch as I have not yet figured why the turn signals or the 4way flashers don't work.
>> 
>> Before I disconnected the, I matched the old wires withe the new wires.
>> I took a photo of the wiring 6 wire block before I disconnected the wires before I pulled the switch out.
>> 
>> I installed the new wires and connected them according to the photo and matched them to the other side of the 6 wire connector.
>> 
>> I got 7 of the wires connected, but there is a grey/black wire left over. I go back to the old switch and see that there is grey/black wire on the old one too.
>> I can't find it in the schematic either.
>> 
>> Can anyone help me before I toss a match in the gas tank?
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